Hi Everyone,
I have posted here months ago and have made some latest changes on the itinerary. Feel free to drop advises and suggestions.
Day 1 October 12
- Arrived at Kansai Airport late night
- Check in and exploring the nightlife of Osaka
Day 2 October 13
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
- Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping street
- Anime Goods at Den den town
- Shopping around Namba area
- Maybe movie night (option 1)
Day 3 October 14
- Train to Sannomiya
- Kitano Ijinkan Gai
- Gosha Inari / Kitano Tenman / Ikuta Jinja (going either one of them)
- Kobe Port Tower and Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
- Venus Bridge
- Back to Osaka
Day 4 October 15
- Train to Himeji Station
- Himeji Castle and Koko-en garden (spend around 1 to 2 hours)
- Shiroimidai Park
- Train to Hiroshima Station
- Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park
- Stroll around Hiroshima Castle
- Night at Hiroshima
Day 5 October 16
- Itsukushima Jinja
- Daigan-ji temple
- Itsukushima Shrine Pagoda
- Miyajima Ometesando Shopping Street (spend the time till early afternoon)
- Booked reservation for Mazda Museum (afternoon slot)
- Train to Okayama and stay for the night
Day 6 October 17
- Senkoji Park / Senkoji Temple
- Cat Alley
- Leaves Onomichi
- Kurashiki Bikan Histrorical Quarter
- Back to Okayama for the night
Day 7 October 18
- Okayama Castle
- Train to Nishinomiya in the afternoon
- Anime pilgrimage for Haruhi Suzumiya (maybe an hour or two)
- Back to Osaka
- Maybe movie night (option 2)
- Night at Osaka
Day 8 October 19
- Head to Uji
- Byodo-in temple
- Anime pilgrimage for Hibike Euphonium
- Explore around Uji
- Back to Osaka for the night
Day 9 October 20
- Kyoto Station area exploration
- I have three options to explore (either around Kyoto or Otsu, Shiga)
- If it is Otsu, probably I will go to Omi Jingu Shrine
- If it is Kyoto, I will explore around Kyoto City area
- Back to Osaka for the night
Day 10 October 21
- Train to Fukui
- Explore Dinosaur Square
- Stroll around Fukui
- Train to Kanazawa in the afternoon
- Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenroku-en
- Nagamichi District Stroll
- Night in Kanazawa
Day 11 October 22
- Head to Yuwaku Onsen
- Anime pilgrimage for Hanasaku Iroha
- Back to Kanazawa
- Utatsuyama Park
- Shop near Kanazawa Station
- Explore Higashi Chaya District
Day 12 October 23
- Head to Wakura Onsen
- Anime pilgrimage for Insomniacs After School
- Explore the area
- Back to Kanazawa
- Maybe movie night (option 3)
Day 13 October 24
- Shirakawa-go Heritage Site
- Head to Amaharashi Coast
- Leave for Toyama in the evening
- Depart from Toyama to Takayama
- Night at Takayama
Day 14 October 25
- Explore Hida takayama old town
- Hie Shrine
- Marutto Plaza
- Leave for Nagoya in the afternoon
- Atsuta Jingu Shrine / Osu Kannon Temple
- Night at Nagoya
Day 15 October 26
- Toyota Automobile Museum in the morning
- Possible to head to SCMaglev and Railway Park right after Toyota Museum
- Nagoya Castle
- Stroll around Nagoya City
- Night at Nagoya
Day 16 October 27
Flight back home late morning
Questions:
Is the Takayama – Hokuriku Tourist Area Pass able to cover the ride to Amarahashi Station? The station is still under JR.
Is the timing schedule really tight to travel from Toyota Automobile Museum to SCMaglev and Railway Park?
Which cinema has the best experience in Osaka and Kanazawa? Wanna watch the Love Live Nijigasaki movie currently screening.
Are any of these places mentioned not covered under the Kansai – Hiroshima Pass and Takayama – Hokuriku Tourist Area Pass?
by thererekt
