First time taking kids to Japan, this is how to play!

Taking kids to Japan means having fun and learning smartly! Disney + Universal Studios ignite the childlike heart, Asakusa kimono and ninja transformations offer immersive foreign cultural experiences, Shinkansen rides, and food exploration make the trip richer. Easily achieve "traveling with kids without exhaustion, full of memories"!
📅 Daily itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo first experience
Arrive at Narita/Haneda Airport → Check in hotel → Asakusa Temple kimono experience → Tokyo Skytree panoramic view of Tokyo
Day 2: Full day at Tokyo Disneyland
"Beauty and the Beast Castle" and "Winnie the Pooh Honey Hunt" rides → Parade → More rides → Nighttime light show
Day 3: Shinkansen direct to Osaka
Take Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Osaka → Osaka Castle Park (ninja experience) → Dotonbori food exploration
Day 4: Full day fun at Universal Studios Japan
"Super Nintendo World" Mario Kart → Yoshi’s Adventure → Harry Potter area → Minions Mischief Ride (4D immersive) → Hollywood area "NO LIMIT!" parade
Day 5: Lego exploration - return
Visit Osaka Lego Discovery Center factory → 4D cinema → Osaka Castle Lego model photo op → Shopping near Namba Station (stock up on mother & baby products)
🍱 Family food recommendations
Tokyo Disneyland "Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall" (Alice-themed restaurant)
Osaka Dotonbori "Kani Doraku" (kids’ crab porridge set)
🏨 Accommodation suggestions
Tokyo:
Disney partner hotels (early park entry)
Asakusa area (convenient for Day 1 and Day 3 in Tokyo city)
Osaka:
Universal Studios official hotels (5-minute walk to park)
Around Osaka Station (Osaka city transport hub, good for shopping)
🚆 Transportation tips
Shinkansen:
Tokyo → Osaka (about 2.5 hours, non-reserved seats more flexible)
Child tickets: half price for ages 6-11, free for under 6 (no seat)
💡 Must-have before travel
Park reservations: Buy Disney/Universal Studios tickets 1 month in advance
Clothing prep: Choose dark-colored yukata for better photos during the experience