We've been to Japan twice, once with our boys and once just my husband and me. We did Tokyo, Tokyo Disney, and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. This is what I actually pack, from the merino I wear on repeat to the bag trick that lets us bring home a...
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Luggage
Wool wardrobe
Shoes
Handy extras
Luggage
Our regular carry-on. It rides packed inside the checked bag on the way there so we have room to bring stuff home.
Carry-On Suitcase
Our big checked bag. The carry-on nests inside, so we come home with two bags' worth of room.
Large Check-In Suitcase
Goes on every single trip. It folds flat in the suitcase, then on the way home all our dirty clothes go in the duffel so the suitcases have room for everything we bought.
Gonex 150L Foldable Travel Duffle Bag
My everyday bag for the trip. Converts between a tote and a backpack, which is handy on long park and city days.
Taal Convertible Tote - Del Día
Wool wardrobe
I pack this anytime I travel. Dressed up for dinner or as a swim cover-up. It's been to Costa Rica, Japan, and Ireland.
Brooklyn Merino Wool Reversible Dress - Black
My go-to travel dress. On cold days I wear it with HEATTECH tights.
Sierra Merino Wool Tank Dress - Black
I wear these under my Sierra dress on cold days. Warm without the bulk.
Womens HEATTECH Tights
Merino underwear goes on every packing list for me. Light, comfy, and fresh all day.
Essential Hipster
Shoes
My winter boot for Japan. They're super easy to slip on and off, which matters a lot there! I wear them on the plane too, since they take up so much room in a suitcase and they're comfy for the flight.
SOREL Women's Emelie lll Chelsea Waterproof Boot
I never travel without these. Dress them up or down, and they're the literal perfect theme park shoe. Soooo comfy.
Women's Reef Water Vista Sandals in Black/Tan
Handy extras
Japan hotel dryers are terrible, so I bring this and hang everything to dry.
