Guides for families visiting Japan

Honest, sourced answers to the questions parents ask before a trip to Japan: what childcare you can use, how to check a babysitter, and what kids can do.

• Can tourists use childcare in Japan?Which childcare is for residents only, and what a visiting family can actually book.
• Childcare in Tokyo for visiting familiesWhy ward daycare is closed to tourists, and what you can book instead.
• Childcare in Kyoto for visiting familiesKyoto City childcare is for residents. Here is what is open to visitors.
• Childcare in Osaka for visiting familiesOsaka City childcare is for residents. Here is what is open to visitors.
• Babysitters in Japan for traveling familiesHow sitters are registered, how to check one, and what to ask.
• Japanese activities for kids visiting JapanCrafts, taiko, tea, martial arts and festivals: ages, booking and manners.