My family, including my wife, two kids (aged 4 and 9 months), and my parents (Late 60's), will be taking our first family trip, spending 13 days in Japan. We plan to explore Tokyo for 5 days, then head to Kyoto for another 5 days, before returning to Tokyo for 3 days to visit Disneyland and DisneySea. Based on advice from other travelers with kids, we've structured our itinerary to focus on one area per day to accommodate the little ones, allowing us to fully enjoy each location. I’m seeking suggestions for additional activities we could add if we have extra time and the kids are up for it, or if there’s anything in our itinerary we should consider skipping. I’d also appreciate any ideas for things my wife and I can do in the evenings after the kids are asleep, with my parents watching them. Lastly, is it possible to combine or omit any of the temples or shrines in Kyoto to visit Nara Park, or would it be better to stop by Nara Park on our way back to Tokyo? Thank you for your feedback and suggestions.
Oct 11 (Friday)Â
Arrive at Narita 3pm
Get to Hotel in Shinjuku
Any suggestion for things to do in Shinjuku if we haven’t passed out in our beds
Oct 12 (Saturday)
Tsukji Fish Market
Visit Hamarikyu Garden
Explore Ginza and Shop Uniqlo and Muji flagship stores (Are these flagship stores the best locations to purchase kids clothing?
Oct 13 (Sunday)
Explore Shibuya/Harajuku/Takeshita Street
Visit Meiji-Jingu
Visit Yoyogi Park (Optional)
 Oct 14 (Monday)
- Visit Asakusa, Senso-Ji, Ueno Park, Hoppy Street, Akihabara
 Oct 15 (Tuesday)
Teamlabs Borderless
Azabudai Hills JP Tower (Optional)
Any other suggestion to do before or after Teamlabs
 Oct 16 (Wednesday) (Travel Day)
Train to Kyoto
Nishiki Market
 Oct 17 (Thursday)
KiyomizuÂ
Sannenzaka
Kodai-Ji Temple (600 yen)
Maruyama Park
Yasaka Shrine
Oct 18 (Friday)
- Fushimi Inari
 Oct 19 (Saturday)
- Â Kinkakuji
Oct 20 (Sunday) (Travel Day)
Arashiyama
Travel back to Tokyo
Is a half day pass to Disneyland worth it, was thinking of taking our oldest child to get in a few rides and watch the night parade and fireworks.
 Oct 21 (Monday)
- Tokyo Disneyland
 Oct 22 (Tuesday)
- Tokyo DisneySea
 Oct 23 (Wednesday)
Suggestion for the morning before heading to the airport
Depart (4:40pm)
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by mr-d3x