Hey all My wife and I are heading to Japan on Aug 15, and after 3 days in Kyoto we are planning to do a 3 night stay in Osaka( followed by Hakonr and Tokyo)
The plan is to take two day trips from Osaka since for what we're interested in 1 day should be more than enough to see Osaka itself.
Stuff already ruled out :
Kobe,
Nara
What we're considering (Will pick two out of the four )
Mt Koyasan,
Okayama /Kurashiki,
Himeji Castle,
Hiroshima & Miyajima
I am almost set on Mt Koya so unless people strongly recommend against it I think that's something we will do.
Next preference for me would be Hiroshima and Miyajima but the distance, time and multiple modes of transportation is a little concerning. If people who have done this can share their thoughts that's appreciated.
Between Kurashiki and Himeji castle I'm leaning more towards Himeji as the castle is cool but on the other hand there doesn't seem to be much else to do there. Kurashiki looks like a neat little town although neither of us are interested in the denim stuff.
Sorry about the rambly post , would appreciate any recommendations.
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