10 Day Osaka Japan Itinerary – feedback

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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