Hi, appreciate if you could share your thoughts on this Osaka and surroundings itinerary. Is it too packed? It's my second time in Osaka and would love to re-visit some places while adding museums in Okayama in this trip. We are a family of three (with a 7 year old boy). Do you think it's too packed? Or if you have any other suggestions? I've been to Kyoto, Hiroshima a couple of times before so most probably won't be visiting there this time. I didn't get to go to Miyajima on our last trips and seems like it's hard to squeeze that in this trip.

Day 1: Osaka (12th Oct, Sat) – Osaka

• Arrive at the hotel

Day 2: Osaka (13th Oct, Sun) – Osaka

• Visit Owl Café
• Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
• Visit Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
• Explore Dotonbori, Shinsekai neighborhood, and Tsutenkaku Tower.

Day 3: Osaka and Surroundings (14th Oct, Mon) – Osaka

• Visit Katsuo-Ji Temple
• Relax or explore nearby areas in Osaka if time allows

Day 4: Kurashiki (15th Oct, Tue) – Travel to Okayama

• Travel to Himeji and explore Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden (skip Kokoen Garden if too tired)
• Lunch in Himeji
• Travel to Okayama
• Check-in and relax or explore Kurashiki

Day 5: Naoshima (16th Oct, Wed) – Okayama

• Travel to Naoshima by train and ferry
• Visit Benesse House Museum and Chichu Art Museum
• Return to Okayama and explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Day 6: Osaka (17th Oct, Thurs) – Back to Osaka

• Check out of the hotel in Okayama
• Boat ride in Kurashiki and have lunch
• Return to Osaka, rest, and enjoy shopping and street food in Dotonbori or Ubereats

Day 7: Universal Studios Japan (18th Oct, Fri)

• Universal Studios Japan

Day 8: Osaka (19th Oct, Sat)

• Travel to Nara
• Explore Nara Park, have lunch, visit Todai-ji Temple, and shop at Mochiidono Center Gai
• Enjoy an evening stroll in Naramachi and have dinner
• Return to Osaka

Day 9: Nara (20th Oct, Sun)

• Travel to Nara
• Visit Iwatayama Monkey Park
• Have lunch at Harushika Sake Brewery
• Afternoon stroll in Naramachi
• Return to Osaka or spend more time in Nara

Day 10: Departure (21st Oct, Mon)

• Pack and check out of the hotel
• Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine and shop
• Head to the airport for flight at 7pm