Asia Family Vacations Map

Chiba

Suspended monorail, port tower and bay views

7.6

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea both sit in Urayasu just across the bay. Kids meet Mickey and friends on daily parades and rides. DisneySea adds a giant volcano and harbor themed lands. Several Disney hotels and resort monorails make getting around easy with small children.

Highlights:

🌇 Climb Chiba Port Tower for panoramic Tokyo Bay views
🐬 Explore Kamogawa Sea World’s orca and dolphin shows
⛩️ Visit Naritasan Shinsho-ji, an ancient Buddhist temple complex

Singapore

Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens

9.5

Giant Supertrees glow at night in Gardens by the Bay. Kids run across the Sentosa waterfront beside Universal Studios rides. The Night Safari lets families watch tigers and elephants after dark from a tram. Clean streets and an easy metro system keep travel stress low.

Highlights:

🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

Okinawa Island

Reef beaches and Ryukyu Kingdom heritage

8.4

Whale sharks glide through a giant tank at Churaumi Aquarium near Motobu. The huge acrylic window makes kids gasp. Beaches on the main island have calm water and gentle slopes. Boat trips reach the Kerama Islands for clear snorkeling with turtles and colorful reef fish in summer.

Highlights:

🏖️ Relax on white sands of Emerald and Zanpa Beaches
🏯 Explore historic Shuri Castle, former Ryukyu Kingdom palace
🐋 Visit Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, home to whale sharks

Tokyo

Japan's capital of temples, towers and food

9.7

The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka has a soft fuzzy Catbus that small children can climb inside. Odaiba's Miraikan science museum shows interactive robots and space exhibits. Kids can pedal swan boats across Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. Clean and safe trains make getting around easy with strollers.

Highlights:

🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Fuji, Hakone, Izu and volcanic islands

8.8

Pirate ships carry families across Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji rising behind them. The Hakone Ropeway glides over steaming vents at Owakudani. Kids love the black eggs boiled in volcanic hot water there. The Hakone Open Air Museum has a play sculpture area for children.

Highlights:

🥚 Explore volcanic vents and black eggs at Owakudani
♨️ Relax in Hakone’s renowned hot spring baths
🗻 Climb iconic Mount Fuji for sunrise views

Hokkaido

Volcanoes, powder snow and fresh seafood

9.3

Penguins march across the snow at Asahiyama Zoo during winter walks. Visitors line the path to watch them waddle past at very close range. Summer brings purple lavender fields at Furano and cool mountain air. Winter families ski or sled on soft powder at Niseko.

Highlights:

🚤 Explore historic Otaru Canal and its shops
🏂 Ski or snowboard in world-famous Niseko resorts
💧 Visit the spectacular Shirogane Blue Pond

Maldives

Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas

9.2

Seaplanes land beside resort islands ringed by calm turquoise lagoons. Kids can snorkel over shallow house reefs to spot turtles and small rays. Many resorts run supervised kids clubs with beach games and crafts. Families can eat barefoot on the sand right beside the water.

Highlights:

🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon

Best family friendly destinations in Asia