I am going to travel with my parents (they are in early 60s and are still working. They can be considered rather fit and can walk for around 1h with no issues but are prone to knee pains. )

January 2026

I did quite a bit of research on various platforms when planning the itinerary and I have reached some questions:

below is my draft of itinerary.

Day 1:

Arrive at Kansai International Airpot

Haruka One way ticket / Airport Limo Bus to hotel near kyoto station

Yoshiya Golf

Hashilab Chopsticks Workshop booked for 5pm

free and easy around kyoto station

Day 2:

Toji Temple Flea market
Nishiki Market

Hardware Tool Shops in the area
Visit Gion Area

Dinner in Gion

Day 3:
Explore Eizan electric Railway route Kurama Line, alight and walk around or Arashiyama or Uji
Travel to back to Kyoto to collect luggages from the Hotel before 3pm and Travel to Osaka
Check into the hotel
Explore flannangen stationery shop

Day 4: Rikuro's Namba Main branch
Umeda Shopping Malls
American Village
Dinner in the area

Day 5:
Hirakata Themepark
If this ends early, then explore Shinsaibanshi Area more

Day 6: Kobe Day trip
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Musuem
Explore Sannomiya Area

Explore 清重商店 if we return to Osaka before 7pm

Day 7: Leave for Airport by 12pm