Itinerary check for 12 days in Kyoto and Tokyo with 2 Kids

We'll be traveling end of July (hot!) to Tokyo and Kyoto. Here's our itinerary for my wife and 2 kids (age 6 and 10). Would love any suggestions and ideas on what we're missing. Will be our first trip to Japan.

Day 1

Arrive Narita 15:25

Explore Shimbori area (where AirBnb is)

Spadium Japon onsen

 

Day 2

Depart for Kyoto mid morning, arrive 1pm

Explore central Kyoto: Teramachi and Shinkyogoku Arcades (for kids).

Gion district at night.

 

Day 3

Early morning to Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine. Hike to the top.

River Rafting afternoon excursion

 

Day 4

Early morning to Higashiyama District and Kiyomizu-dera Temple (half day)

Afternoon: Toei Kyoto Studio Park (Samori swords for kids).

 

Day 5

Day trip to Kibune, explore small villages nearby

Kuramadera Temple

 

Day 6

Explore Nishiki Market

Half Day trip to Kobe, hike to Nunobiki Waterfall

 

Day 7

Check in to Ryokan and spend day eating and resting in their onsens

 

Day 8

Check out of Ryokan 11am. Shuttle back to Central Kyoto

Arrive back to Tokyo 5pm.

Okonomiyaki for dinner where kids mix and cook

Dinner in Shinjuku; Shinjuku Vision Cross 3D screen and Scramble at night

 

Day 9

Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park and Takeshita Street

Tokyo hidden gem tour 3-5:30pm (AirBnb Experiences)

6pm baseball game: Jingu Stadium

 

Day 10

Ethical animal cafe in the morning

Toyosu fish market

Walk or bus to TeamLab Planets – tickets at 2pm; Explore Odaiba

Karaoke

 

Day 11

Explore Tsukiji; eat sushi/snacks

Shopping in Ginza / eat near Yanaka Ginza

Mori Art Museum

NY Bar (1 drink)

Day 12

Sensoji Temple; explore street vendors and food; shop for housewares

explore Akihabara and play arcades and gachapon (capsule toy) arcades.

Try a Lovot robot café

 

Day 13

Leave in the morning.

Flight departs HND airport 10:40am

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