First time trip to Japan with two kids 8, 10 for 16 full days. We think we have a mix of things to do and rest but looking for feedback, gaps, and suggestions. Interests are food, tech, anime, tea, culture. Most evening we plan on wandering around close to the hotel but open to any specific things that are best done or seen at night.
**April 5: Arrival – 3pm**
* Arrive at Haneda Airport and check-in at Hotel
* Walk around the hotel and get food
**April 6: Tokyo Exploration**
* Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: Relax and explore. (1.5-2 hours)
* Meiji Jingu (Shrine): Cultural and spiritual site visit. (1-1.5 hours)
* Takashimaya & Takeshita Street: Shopping and street food. (2-3 hours total)
* CASANOVA vintage: For second-hand designer bags. (1 hour)
* Evening in Shibuya: Loft, Mega Don Quijote, and Shibuya Crossing. (3-4 hours total)
**April 7: More Tokyo Adventures**
* Ameyoko Shopping District: Market exploration. (1-2 hours)
* Akihabara (Electric Town): For anime, gadgets, and video games. (2-3 hours)
**April 8: Kamakura Day Trip**
* Great Buddha of Kamakura and HASE-DERA TEMPLE. (Full day, 1-2 hours at each location)
**April 9: Disney Sea**
* Enjoy the unique Disney Sea theme park. (Full day)
**April 10: Tokyo Leisure Day**
* A Happy Pancake Kichijōji: Breakfast treat. (1 hour)
* Amane Taiyaki: Snack time. (30 minutes)
* Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji Store: For shopping. (1-2 hours)
**April 11-12: Travel to Kyoto & Uji Day Trip**
* Day trip to Uji for a tea ceremony for the wife.
* For the husband and kids: Explore local parks and perhaps the Kyoto International Manga Museum. (2-3 hours)
**April 13-14: Kyoto Exploration**
* Nishiki Market, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine: Explore historical and cultural sites. (1-2 hours each)
* Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Iwatayama: Natural beauty and wildlife. (2-3 hours each)
**April 15: Travel to Osaka**
**April 16: Osaka**
* TeamLab Planets TOKYO (planned for Tokyo but fits here for reference): (2-3 hours)
* Evening at Team Lab Botanical Garden: (2-3 hours)
**April 17: Osaka Castle & Surroundings**
* Osaka Castle: Explore the castle and park. (2-3 hours)
* Kids Plaza Osaka: Interactive fun. (2-3 hours)
**April 18: Universal Studios Japan**
* Full-day adventure at Universal Studios.
**April 19: Nara Day Trip**
Explore Nara’s parks and historical sites. (Full day)
**April 20: Kobe Day Trip**
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Explore Kobe Harborland and try Kobe beef. (Full day)
**April 21: Osaka Aquarium**
* Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. (2-3 hours)
**April 22-25: Return to Tokyo & Final Explorations**
**April 22:**
* Odaiba Exploration: Including National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) for hands-on science fun. (2-3 hours)
* Explore Palette Town and Venus Fort in Odaiba. (2-3 hours)
**April 23:**
* Ueno Zoo and Park: (3-4 hours)
* Shopping and exploring in Ginza. (2-3 hours)
**April 24:**
* Ghibli Museum: (2-3 hours)
* Pokémon Center DX Tokyo and Sunshine Aquarium: (1-2 hours each)
**April 25:**
* Free day to explore any missed spots or revisit favorites, and shopping for souvenirs.
by comp-error