This will be my family's first Japan travel and it will be on December 30, 2024 to January 8, 2025! We'll be arriving at night time on December 30 so I guess we'll be just walking around the neighborhood for dinner then rest.
The first itinerary I made and posted here got some criticism that I had too much activities for the day so I tried my best to keep it simple so that my family can enjoy the travel without rushing too much.
There will be 10 adults, 1 child and 1 baby. For tiring and strenuous activities, parents (my sister and her hubby) + baby might stay behind and opt to stroll around a shopping district + cafes. So here, you go. I'm ready to hear some kind advice on current itinerary.
Summary of Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Osaka (December 30, 2024)
Arrive at KIX 7 PMÂ (check in Airbnb)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Day 2: Osaka (December 31, 2024)Â
Universal Studio Japan (New Year's Eve)
Day 3: Osaka to Kyoto (January 1, 2024)Â
Check out from Airbnb
Travel to Nara
Go to NARA PARK (yay feed the deer)
Go to Kyoto (check in hotel)
Nishiki Market
Day 4: Kyoto (January 2, 2024)
Biwako valley- ski day
–> its my mom's dream to see snow. this is the nearest snow filled attraction I could find
Day 5: Kyoto (January 3, 2024)
Golden pavillion side (kinkaku-ji temple)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (western Kyoto)
Tenryu-ji Temple
Day 6: Kyoto to Osaka (January 4, 2024)
Fushimi Inari Shrine- 10,000 gates
Tofukuji Temple (near the shrine)
Check out from hotel and travel to Osaka
Shinsaibashi shopping street
Day 7: Osaka (January 5, 2024)
Osaka Castle
Umeda Sky Building or
Abeno Haruka – 60th floor deck
With Edge the Harukas – harness top deck
Day 8: Osaka (January 6, 2024)
Free day- Dotonbori
Cup Noodles Museum
Day 9: Osaka (January 7, 2024)
Free day- Shopping in Kuromon
Day 10: Osaka (January 8, 2024)
From hotel to airport
leave city by 4pm for airport check-in at 5pm.
My dad requested that the last two days will be kept open for strolling around and shopping. But if you have other suggestions, feel free to comment. Thank you!
by n0t-mylk