Planning a Roadtrip from Kyoto and back to Osaka

Hi all,

Planning a roadtrip from 25th May to 28th May from Kyoto and returning to Osaka on the 28th.

Would like your feedback. My wife has Arthritus, and we will be travelling with a wheelchair during this time period.

May 25. Kyoto -> Miyama -> Amanohashidate (Hotel and dinner)

May 26. Amanohashidate -> Ine -> Kinosaki (hotel and Onsen)

May 27. Kinosaki -> Izushi -> Arima Onsen (hotel)

May 28. Arima $-> Himeji Castle -> Osaka (hotel and drop the car off)

Day 1: The Thatch-Roof Highlands & The Dragon View

The mountains of central Kyoto.

Kayabuki No Sato (Miyama): Historical villiage

Amanohashidate monorail up the mountain to see the "Bridge to Heaven" sandbar.

Day 2: The Floating Village & The Willow Canal

Rugged coastline of the Sea of Japan. Scenic drive

Ine Fishing Village A unique town where 230 "Funaya" (boathouses) sit directly on the water.

Funaya no Sato Observation

Kinosaki Onsen Town: hot spring town.

Day 3: "Little Kyoto" & The Ancient Springs

Tajima mountain range

Izushi Castle Ruins castle town famous for its samurai history and the Shinkoro Clock Tower.

Arima Onsen: unique "Gold" and "Silver" mineral waters, which are said to be excellent for chronic joint pain and arthritis

Day 4: The White Heron & The Hidden Garden

Himeji Castle

Kokoen Garden

Then to Osaka

Does this sound like a good trip ?

  1. Should we visit Takeda Castle Ruins or

  2. Mt. Rokko

Thanks

by Longieuk