# Day 1 (29 Sep): Arrival in Osaka
* 1:45pm: Arrive at airport and clear customs (1 hour 30 minutes)
* Take bus: *Haruka 34Limited ExpressKyoto* to hotel
* Check in at hotel
* Explore **Umeda**: Multiple department stores and malls surrounding **Osaka station**
* **LINKS UMEDA, LUCUA Osaka, Grand Front Osaka, Daimaru Umeda, Hankyu Department Store, Hankyu Department Store**
# Day 2 (30 Sep): Osaka
* Interchangeable with Day 3
* Explore **Dotonbori**: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling street known for its neon lights, delicious street food, and shopping.
* Visit **Shinsekai**: Explore the lively district of **Shinsekai**, known for its nostalgic atmosphere and iconic **Tsutenkaku Tower**. You can try local street food, visit retro-themed shops, looks similar to **Shinsaibashi Shopping Street**
# Day 3 (1 Oct): Osaka
* Interchangeable with Day 2
* **Den Den Town**: A bustling shopping district in Osaka known for its vibrant otaku culture, offering a wide variety of electronics, anime, manga, and gaming-related goods.
* **Amerika Mura**: A trendy neighborhood in Osaka that exudes a unique American influence, featuring fashion boutiques, street art, and a vibrant youth culture.
* **Expocity**: A large entertainment and shopping complex in Osaka offering various attractions, including a theme park, shopping mall, and an interactive aquarium, providing a diverse range of entertainment options for visitors.
# Day 4 (2 Oct): Hiroshima
* 9am: Go to **Osaka Station** and take *Tokaido-Sanyo Line* to **Shin-Osaka Station**. Transfer to *Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen* to **Hiroshima Station**
* 1050am: Take bus *Kanon Marina Hop 3* to **Hatchobori** and walk to **Okonomimura**
* 1110am: Head towards **Okonomimura** for lunch
* **Peace Memorial Park and Museum**: Learn about the history of Hiroshima and pay tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb at the **Peace Memorial Park and Museum**.
* **Okonomimura**: Visit **Okonomimura**, a building filled with multiple floors of delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurants. Eat dinner and shop
* 7pm: Take bus *71H* to **Hiroshima Station**
* 715pm: Go to **Hiroshima Station** and take *Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen* to **Shin-Osaka Station**. Transfer to *Tokaido-Sanyo Line* to **Osaka Station**
# Day 5 (3 Oct): Kobe
* 10am: Go to **Osaka Station** and take *Tokaido-Sanyo Line* to **Maiko Station**
* 11am: Arrive at destination and enjoy view of *Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge*
* 12pm: Go to **Maiko Station** and take *Tokaido-Sanyo Line* to **Sannomiya Station**
* 1pm: Eat at **Enishi**
* Walk around **Sannomiya**
* 530pm: Eat at **Mouriya Sannomiya**
* 8pm: Go to **Sannomiya Station** and take *Tokaido-Sanyo Line* to **Osaka Station**
# Day 6 (4 Oct): Kyoto
* 10am: Go to **Osaka Station** and take *Hankyu-Kyoto Line* to **Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station**
* 1130am: Check in at hotel and eat at **Gion**
* **Kiyomizu-dera**: otherwise known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’, is famous for its impressive viewing platform, three-storey Koyasu pagoda and the medicinal pure waters of the **Otowa Spring**.
* 6pm: Eat dinner nearby
# Day 7 (5 Oct): Kyoto
* Go to **Arashiyama**
* Leisure walk in the bamboo grove – Must visit spot in **Arashiyama** (2 hour)
* Pray on **Nonomiya Shrine** inside the bamboo grove (30 minutes)
* Try the traditional Kyoto yudofu at **Yudofu Sagano** (30 minutes)
* Visit World Heritage Site **Tenryu-ji Temple** (1 hour)
* Have Some Snack at Food Street (30 minutes)
* Cross the **Togetsu-kyo Bridge** (30 minutes)
* Ride train to **Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa** (30 minutes)
* Shop and dinner there
* Ride train back to hotel
# Day 8 (6 Oct): Kyoto
* **Fushimi Inari Taisha**: A renowned Shinto shrine in Kyoto famous for its thousands of vibrant torii gates that form a stunning pathway up the mountain.
* **Nishiki Street**: A lively and historic food market in Kyoto known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” offering a wide array of local culinary delights and traditional shops.
# Day 9 (7 Oct): Fuji
* 10am: From **Kyoto Station**, take the *Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen* to **Odawara Station**.
* 12pm: Eat lunch nearby
* 1pm: Walk to **小田原駅（バス）** and take *小田原～大涌谷～箱根園箱根園行* to **ザ・プリンス箱根芦ノ湖（バス）**
* 2pm: Explore **Lake Ashi**
* 3pm: Take the *箱根園～ＢＰ～小田原* or *箱根園～湯本・ＢＰ～小田原* to **小田原駅**
* 4pm: Take the *Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen* to **Tokyo Station**.
* 5pm: Check in hotel
# Day 10 (8 Oct): Tokyo
* **Ueno Park**: A large public park in Tokyo featuring various museums, a zoo, and beautiful cherry blossom trees.
* **Shibuya**: A vibrant and bustling district in Tokyo famous for its iconic **Shibuya Crossing**, trendy fashion boutiques, and nightlife.
# Day 11 (9 Oct): Tokyo
* **Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo**: A large retail store in Tokyo dedicated to the Pokémon franchise, offering a wide range of merchandise and interactive experiences for fans.
* **Odaiba Gundam Base**: A popular attraction in Tokyo where visitors can see a life-size Gundam statue and learn about the history of the iconic mecha series.
# Day 12 (10 Oct): Departure from Tokyo
* Go to airport
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Currently, my biggest concern is Day 9, should I stop at Lake Ashi or would the schedule be too rushed. And also, would there be places for us to store 5 luggage bags in Odawara Station?
Also has anyone went to any of the Kobe distilleries? Would you reccomend going there?
