Most families staying with us at MIMARU are in Japan for sightseeing. However, many families also want immersive, authentic experiences which go beyond just visiting famous tourist spots. If you and your family are interested in experiencing real Japanese daily life, we recommend Global Family to Family.
■What is Global Family to Family?
・Global Family to Family offers immersive experiences with English-speaking, Japanese host families which allow international families to connect and experience everyday Japanese life.
・This service matches families based on their travel destination and children’s ages.
・Global Family to Family provides both customized tours lead by a Japanese family based on the international family’s preferences as well as home visit experiences.
■Why MIMARU recommends Global Family to Family
・You can connect with your host family even before arriving in Japan, making it easy to ask for travel planning advice and tips for traveling with children.
・Since you can share your preferences in advance, you can enjoy a highly flexible experience tailored to your family.
・Many families who booked with Global Family to Family shared that having a family-like connection in Japan created “”unforgettable memories”” for both parents and children.
Learn more about Global Family to Family
When booking, Global Family to Family first asks travelers in advance what kind of activity they would be interested in, and the answers vary greatly. Many families mention famous attractions, but others request child-friendly zoos, indoor playgrounds, family restaurants, and local parks where Japanese residents frequently go.
What makes Global Family to Family different from other services is that they value not simply sightseeing but also sharing an experience together with a Japanese host family. For example, Ueno Zoo is a well-known tourist spot in Tokyo and a fun place for children, but having the chance to play there with local children can make the experience even more enjoyable for your child.
Participating in Global Family to Family is a heartwarming experience for parents too, watching their children have such a wonderful time with other kids around their age. We believe this can become a meaningful and lasting memory for the whole family during your trip to Japan. In fact, many families continue to stay in touch after the experience and even meet again, showing that this is not just a one-time activity, but the beginning of an ongoing exchange that the entire family can enjoy.
When planning a family trip, the parents and children often have different interests and want to visit different places. With Global Family to Family, children can happily play together while parents visit places they want to go.
If you are looking for something beyond ordinary sightseeing, we highly encourage you to get in touch with Global Family to Family via the website above!