This article on a Japan Family Holiday first features in Issue 5 of Family Holiday Destinations’ digital magazine.
Awesome Japan Family Holidays Sensational Snow Vs. Tantalizing Tropical Island
With more emphasis placed on hygiene when choosing a travel destination than ever before, a Japan family holiday is looking more appealing than ever when it’s safe to travel again.
I mean, Japan installed automatic no-touch taxi doors years ago! They even invented an Anti-Coronavirus Robot Squad, in which autonomous robots disperse disinfectant to public areas.
Covid-19 means that instead of enjoying a beach getaway or hitting the slopes, many families missed out on travel to protect themselves and comply with travel restrictions
Credit – ©Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
When the opportunity arises to travel again, enjoy a Japan family holiday. Take advantage of the country’s diversity to both ski and surf in one trip to make up for the missed opportunities!
Japan is an archipelago, with a climate that ranges from subtropical in the south to subarctic in the north. This means you can ski, slide or just enjoy the masses of fluffy powder snow in the northern-most island of Hokkaido with only a 4-hour affordable domestic flight separating you from the Okinawa Prefecture, an array of islands in the south that enjoy long summers and warm temperatures.
Late March is an ideal time to visit both when Hokkaido still offers lush snow and Okinawa sits comfortably in the mid-twenties throughout the day.
Credit – ©Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
Experience a Winter Wonderland at Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU on Your Japan Family Holiday
Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its powdery snow, volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. TOMAMU is regarded as Japan’s most family-friendly resort and is one of the largest. The resort features world-class facilities and convenient ski-in ski-out accommodation.
The resort caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels and offers a plethora of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a snow sled park, tandem and kids snowmobiles, ice fishing on Tomamu pond, snow picnics and more
Make sure you visit Ice Village on your Japan family holiday! This magical ice town appears in Hokkaido TOMAMU’s Winter nights and is built with a single piece of ice. Its temperature gets as low as -30°C and includes an ice slide, ice sweets shop, ice hotel, ice chapel and more.
Head to Mina-Mina Beach where Summer never ends in this building made of glass. This man-made indoor beach is popular with families and features one of the largest wave pools in Japan. ‘’Mina’’ means ‘’smile’’ in the Ainu language!
Credit – ©Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
Get a Dose of Vitamin-Sea in Okinawa at HOSHINOYA Okinawa
Okinawa Island and the chain of islands that make up the Okinawa Prefecture might well be Japan’s best-kept secret, as is the secret as to why Okinawan residents live longer than almost anyone else on earth.
Dazzling blues and greens dotted with tropical islands, Okinawa is known for its distinct culture. It even has its own version of the ‘’Hawaii’’ shirt!
Families staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa on their Japan family holiday will enjoy the warm weather and the west coast beaches of Yomitan Village. Gima beach – natural and untouched by the resort – is directly in front of the guest rooms.
Credit – HOSHINOYA Okinawa
The resort pool area is the place to be to watch the sunset! Its features a kids area, an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and poolside lounges
When you finally drag yourself away from the resort, families can snorkel the reef and enjoy the pristine waters. Go on a morning horse ride, take a traditional dance or karate lesson, or explore the cultural sites of Yomitan.
Credit – HOSHINOYA Okinawa
Psst: If you’re heading to Japan, check out these great things to do in Kyushu!
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