So will arrive in Osaka on 18 June and I’m trying to come up with a draft plan..
18th 3pm arrival to 20th: Osaka
21: Day trip to Kobe
22: Day trip to Himeji + Kurashiki
23: Day trip to Hiroshima
24 to 26th afternoon flight: Osaka
So maybe 4/5 full days in Osaka. Planning to get the JR Kansai-Hiroshima pass to cover the above cities.
Some other points
Miyajima: The Tori gate seems a little underwhelming to me unless it’s something that’s much better in person.. I’m also a bit tired of mountains from my previous trips so Miyajima doesn’t seem too appealling to me..
Nara/Kyoto: Not very keen on deers (though I like other animals), and not very keen on shrines either (castles are cool though)
Interests
– Food! Partly why I feel like spending more time on Osaka and a day in Kobe. I’m planning to eat a lot..
– Shopping
– Museums
Is my draft itinerary ideal? Would it be better to stay overnight in one or few of the other cities instead? I’m just trying to figure out which is less hassle.. lugging my luggage around and changing accommodations, or just taking the Shinkansen back and forth from Osaka.
What would you change? Any other advice/recommendations?
by mutantsloth