Hi everyone me and my fam are going to Osaka and Kyoto around May. We have drafted itinerary but we would need suggestions to optimize our itinerary. We are staying around Shinsekai. Here are some context
– We would like to visit shrines/spots without bombarding our day with too much activities per day
– We would prefer to take pics and admire the view for a bit instead of walking till the end of the destination
– We would like your recommendations of places but we are planning to spend only 2 days in Kyoto. Not planning to go to Onsen and USJ.
– Need suggestions on choices of places, food, activities, shopping for a first timer without breaking my bank and getting overwhelmed on the daily activities.
| Day | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Shinsekai | Explore Tsutenkaku area |
| Namba | Namba Yasaka Jinja | |
| Namba | Dotonbori + Shinsaibashi (GU MALL) | |
| Dotonbori Boat Ride | ||
| Day 2 | Osaka → Kyoto | Travel |
| Kiyomizu-dera | Temple visit | |
| Sannenzaka | Walk & photos & Ninzenka | |
| Yasaka Shrine | Visit | |
| Gion | Walk | |
| Day 3 | Osaka → Arashiyama | Travel |
| Arashiyama | Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple | |
| Fushimi Inari | Walk halfway | |
| Free & Easy | ||
| Day 4 | Osaka → Nara | Travel |
| Nara Park | Deer Park | |
| Todai-ji Temple | (Great Buddha) | |
| Mega don quijote | Shinsekai | |
| Day 5 | Osaka Castle | Travel |
| Den Den Town | Nipponbashi | |
| Surugaya | Nipponbashi | |
| Mandarake | Nipponbashi |
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