Did all of Kyoto, Kamakura, Tokyo touristy spots, Hiroshima first trip. Trying to spend more time in Osaka and planning on going around Tokyo too.
Japan Family Itinerary: October 5–18, 2025
Luggage Forwarding (Takkyubin)
Daily Itinerary
Oct 5 (Sun): Arrival & Dotonbori Stroll
– Arrive at Haneda Airport. Optionally forward luggage to the Osaka hotel. Take the Shinkansen to Osaka (~2.5–3 hours). Check-in and relax. Evening: Stroll through Dotonbori, enjoy street food.
Oct 6 (Mon): Namba Exploration
– Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine (giant lion head). Explore Hozenji Yokocho alley. Afternoon at Namba Parks rooftop garden.
Oct 7 (Tue): Universal Studios Japan (TICKETS ✅)
– Visit Super Nintendo World. Enjoy toddler-friendly areas like Universal Wonderland. Return to the hotel for rest as needed.
Oct 8 (Wed): Nara Day Trip
– Train to Nara (~45 minutes). Explore Nara-machi district. Visit Sarusawa Pond and Nara Park (see deer). Return to Osaka.
Oct 9 (Thu): World Expo Osaka (buy tix in advance, use West Entrance) (5pm TICKETS ✅)
– Optional: Explore Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine. Arrange luggage forwarding to Tokyo hotel.
Oct 10 (Fri): Travel to Tokyo
– Shinkansen to Tokyo. Check-in to the hotel. Evening: Relax in the local park or explore the neighborhood.
Oct 11 (Sat): Odaiba & teamLab Planets (TICKETS ✅)
– Visit teamLab Planets digital art museum. Explore Odaiba waterfront, enjoy views of Rainbow Bridge.
Oct 12 (Sun): Yanaka & Nezu Shrine
-Breakfast at Benizuru Homemade Pancake (early)
– Stroll through Yanaka's traditional streets. Visit Nezu Shrine's torii tunnel. Relax in Yanaka Park.
Oct 13 (Mon): Inokashira Park & Kichijoji
– Enjoy Inokashira Park's open spaces and pond. Explore Kichijoji's shops and cafes.
Oct 14 (Tue): Shibuya Sky & Miyashita Park
– Visit Shibuya Sky observation deck. Play at Miyashita Park's rooftop playground.
Oct 15 (Wed): Todoroki Valley & Futako-Tamagawa
– Walk through Todoroki Valley's nature trail. Relax at Futako-Tamagawa's rooftop park.
Oct 16 (Thu): Showa Kinen Park
– Spend the day at Showa Kinen Park's expansive grounds and playgrounds.
Oct 17 (Fri): Hakone Day Trip (buy around beginning of september)
– Take Romancecar to Hakone. Enjoy Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Ropeway, and Open-Air Museum. Return to Tokyo in the evening.
Oct 18 (Sat): Tokyo Leisure Day
– Relax in the morning. Travel to Haneda Airport for departure. Optionally forward luggage to Haneda Airport.
by miojo