Hello guys, do you think this itinerary is doable?
What would you change in order or what would you add? (I am a big fan of Anime/Videogames so maybe more nerd stuff?) I already tried to sort the places by distance to each other.
I have a feeling that day 2 is too packed lol! And I'm kinda missing night activities!
This is part 1 of my whole Japan adventure btw. but since there are 16 other days left I didn't want to overwhelm ya'll.
(sorry for bad formatting, I copy & pasted my notion document)
Osaka (04 – 06.10)
Arrival: 04.10 afternoon – at kansai international airport, train ride to hotel: ca. 1 1/2 hours
Day 1 (04.10): Osaka Castle
at around 4pm:
◦ Estimated time: 2 hours. (Opened until 5pm)
◦ Entrance Fee: **¥600**
Day 2 (05.10): Exploring Minami (Namba) and Surroundings
Round 1 Stadium (near Namba for some physical activity fun)
Minami (Namba) – City:
◦ Visit discount store Don Quijote known for its quirky merch selection.
◦ Eat in “Osaka’s kitchen” Kuromon market
◦ Visit Okaru (4. pancakes shop near namba station)
◦ Visit Glico running man sign in Dotonbori. (don’t eat or stay in too long - overrated tourist spot, apparently?)dotonbori
◦ Eat at Dontaku Doyama
Namba Parks (Massive shopping and entertainment complex):
◦ Visit rooftop garden.
◦ Estimated time: 1-2 hours.
DenDen town (akihabara alternative) – from nipponbashi to ebisucho station
Shinsekai (nostalgic district known for its retro charm):
◦ Don’t miss the Tsutenkaku Tower and the TOWER SLIDER (slide from third floor to basement).
◦ Estimated time: 1-2 hours.
Day 3 (06.10) – North Osaka
Tenma – longest shopping street of japan Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street
Amerikamura (Osaka’s Harajuku, north of dottonbori):
◦ Youthful fashion, boutiques, and cafés.
◦ Estimated time: 1-2 hours.
Shinsaibashi (near dottonbori):
◦ Explore the shopping streets and luxury boutiques.
◦ Visit the trendy area around Orange Street (Tachibana-dori).
◦ Estimated time: 2-3 hours.
Departure to Nara with shinkansen? Ticket costs: ??
Nara (07-08.10)
Day 1 (07.10)
- Mochi at famous mochi pounding place (nakatanidou?)
- feed deer at nara park (Fee: ¥150 per 10-snacks-pack)
- Todaiji Temple
- Wakakusa (mountain hike) (Fee: ¥150, 9am-5pm)
Day 2 (08.10)
Departure with shinkansen to Kyoto, Ticket costs: ???
by Kaimura