Looking for some guidance on our itinerary. Me, my wife and our 1 year baby will do a 30 day trip to Japan. We are trying not to have a rigid schedule and instead focus on things we would like to visit or do in each area. We want to be able to take things slow since our baby might need to rest or can get overwhelmed. We are also trying to avoid big trips on trains/bus/etc (bigger than 2 hours).
We like gaming related things, anime, arcades, food, to walk and get lost/explore cities, parks and nature.
We are thinking of using the Shinkansen to go from place to place and buy the ticket in a station some days before. From our calculations using an online calculator the JR Pass is not worth it.
We are thinking about taking a flight from Nagano to Tokyo.
Looking for recommendations regarding:
* Activities for our baby or places where babies can play with which other
* Activities in each area involve games, nice markets, food, etc.
* Areas where to stay in each city would be great.
* Where to take a ryokan (we would like to have that experience at least once)
* Nice Onsen spots
* Whatever you think might be useful to know 🙂
Thanks 🙂
**April 23-26: Tokyo**
Explore gaming arcades in Akihabara and other districts.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Ueno Park
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku
Odaiba
Possible day trips:
Nikko: Visit the stunning Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hakone: Relax in hot springs, take a cruise on Lake Ashi, and enjoy views of Mount Fuji
Nara: Encounter friendly deer at Nara Park, visit Todai-ji Temple with its massive Buddha statue, and explore the historic streets of this ancient city.
Kawagoe: Experience the Edo-period ambiance with preserved Kurazukuri merchant houses, a bell tower, and unique sweet potato snacks.
Enoshima and Kamakura Beach: Enjoy the beach atmosphere, visit Enoshima Island with its shrines, and explore Kamakura’s temples in a single trip
Chichibu: Discover the scenic landscapes
Izu Peninsula: Enjoy hot springs
**April 27-29: Tokyo Evo Tournament**
Attend Evo Japan (fighting game tournament).
**April 30-May 3: Kyoto**
​​​​​​Fushimi Inari Shrine
Gion District
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Kiyomizu-dera
Nishiki Market
Game Centers in Teramachi Street
GEO Kyoto Game Shop
Kyoto Video Game Bar Space Station
Minami (Namba)
Shinseka
**May 4-7: Osaka**
Osaka Castle
Shitennoji Temple
Nipponbashi Den Den Town
Osaka Game Bar A-Button
Sega Joypolis in Tempozan
Minoo Park
**May 8-11: Hiroshima**
Atomic Bomb Dome
Cenotaph
Peace Museum
Hondori shopping street
Shukkeien Garden
Hiroshima Castle
Day trip to Miyajima – Island known for its shrine and large torii gate
Hiroshima Namco Arcade
**May 12-15: Fukuoka**
​​​​​​Zenkoji Temple
Jigokudani Park is famous for its monkeys bathing in the hot springs
Visit Ohori Park
Explore Fukuoka Castle and Maizuru Park
Head to Tenjin for shopping
Walk along Nakasu Riverfront
Morning visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Visit Sumiyoshi Shrine in Fukuoka
Evening entertainment at Canal City Hakata
Ferry to Nokonoshima Island – Explore the island’s flower fields and art installations
Explore Yanagibashi Rengo Market – Lunch in the market’s food stalls
Stroll along the beach at Momochi Seaside Park
Fukuoka Game Space ARCADIA
Fukuoka Anion Station
**May 16-19: Nagano**
​​​​​​Zenkoji Temple
Jigokudani Park is famous for its monkeys bathing in the hot springs
Kids Ninja Village – Fun theme park about the local ninja
the forest shrines of togakushi
matsushiro
Game Center in Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza: Enjoy arcade games in the scenic resort town.
Nagano Game Paradise Fantasy: Play classic and modern video games in a lively gaming atmosphere.
**May 20-22: Tokyo**
Last minute things
Chill and prepare for the trip back
by Moonlace026