Visiting Kansai this week and so far this is my itinerary:
\- Day 1 – Arrival and check-in
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\- Day 2 – Explore Osaka(Nipponbashi, Osaka Castle, Umeda, Americamura, Dotonbori)
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\- Day 3 – USJ
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\- Day 4 – Kyoto Day 1(Inari Shrine, Kiyomizudera, Gion)
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\- Day 5 – Kyoto Day 2(Arashiyama, Gold and Silver Pagoda)
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\- Day 6 – Nara and Kobe day trip
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\- Day 7 – Hiroshima
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\- Day 8 – A bit of free time and departure
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I think my Day 2 is a bit too packed and I want to explore Osaka more. I’m thinking of dropping the Nara and Kobe day trip to explore Osaka a bit more.
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For a bit of background, I’ve been to Tokyo three times now but it’s my first time going to Osaka and Kyoto. Any advice on the other days are also very welcome. Thank you
2 comments
Drop Kobe and convert Nara to a half day trip maybe? Kobe is just a generic city.
Drop Osaka castle. Just take a picture from the distance.