Hi, appreciate if you could share your thoughts on my Osaka and surroundings itinerary. Is it too packed? It's my second time in Osaka and would love to re-visit some places while adding museums in Okayama in this trip. We are a family of three (with a 7 year old boy).Feel free to suggest adding or removing any of the plans. I've been to Kyoto, Hiroshima a couple of times before so most probably won't be visiting there this time. I didn't get to go to Miyajima on our last trips and seems like it's hard to squeeze that in this trip.
Day 1: Osaka (12th Oct, Sat) – Osaka
- Arrive at the hotel
Day 2: Osaka (13th Oct, Sun) – Osaka
- Visit Owl Café
- Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Visit Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
- Explore Dotonbori, Shinsekai neighborhood, and Tsutenkaku Tower.
Day 3: Osaka and Surroundings (14th Oct, Mon) – Osaka
- Visit Katsuo-Ji Temple
- Relax or explore nearby areas in Osaka if time allows
Day 4: Kurashiki (15th Oct, Tue) – Travel to Okayama
- Travel to Himeji and explore Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden (skip Kokoen Garden if too tired)
- Lunch in Himeji
- Travel to Okayama
- Check-in and relax or explore Kurashiki
Day 5: Naoshima (16th Oct, Wed) – Okayama
- Travel to Naoshima by train and ferry
- Visit Benesse House Museum and Chichu Art Museum
- Return to Okayama and explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Day 6: Osaka (17th Oct, Thurs) – Back to Osaka
- Check out of the hotel in Okayama
- Boat ride in Kurashiki and have lunch
- Return to Osaka, rest, and enjoy shopping and street food in Dotonbori or Ubereats
Day 7: Universal Studios Japan (18th Oct, Fri)
- Universal Studios Japan
Day 8: Osaka (19th Oct, Sat)
- Travel to Nara
- Explore Nara Park, have lunch, visit Todai-ji Temple, and shop at Mochiidono Center Gai
- Enjoy an evening stroll in Naramachi and have dinner
- Return to Osaka
Day 9: Nara (20th Oct, Sun)
- Travel to Nara
- Visit Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Have lunch at Harushika Sake Brewery
- Afternoon stroll in Naramachi
- Return to Osaka or spend more time in Nara
Day 10: Departure (21st Oct, Mon)
- Pack and check out of the hotel
- Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine and shop
- Head to the airport for flight at 7pm
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