Hi I’m visiting Japan with my in-laws and will be spending 8 nights in the Osaka/ Kyoto region . Looking for itinerary suggestions and recommendations for things to do, places to eat etc.
We’re travelling with a 15 month old toddler and 11 year old so need some kid friendly activities but also good for us adults. I know Japan will be hot during July so probably do outdoor things in the morning and then indoor activities in the afternoon. Here our current thinking:
Itinerary
1. Arrive Osaka and catch train straight to Kyoto. Arrive after lunch and explore some of the old town.
2. Kyoto – Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in the morning, and perhaps a temple after lunch.
3. Kyoto – Osaka : Philosopher’s Path in the morning and Ginkaku-ji temple. Travel Osaka after lunch. Evening visit to Dotombori.
4. Osaka – osaka castle in the morning. Tbc for the afternoon /evening
5. Osaka – universal studios
6. Osaka – Nare day tip to deer park
7. Osaka – Osaka Aquarium in morning. Tbc for the afternoon /evening
8. Osaka – considering the Osaka Museum of History for the air conditioning and toddler friendly environment.
9. Fly home from Osaka early morning
Other ideas:
* Expo ’70 Park
* Daytrip to Wakayama for a beach day
* Space station video game bar
* The Hearth board games bar
* Pokémon centres
Thoughts? Any must “do things” that I’m missing?
by No_idea1295