15 days in Japan

[kel82]

Will be staying btw 22 Nov to 7 Dec (In and out from Osaka)
Looking at the following places:
Osaka
Kobe
Nara
Kyoto

Any kind souls able to recommend how many days to spread across each stay and where to visit? Appreciated

 

[thwysg]

You can stay at Osaka or Kyoto throughout the whole trip. Easy day trips to Nara, Kobe and Osaka (if staying in Kyoto) or Kyoto (if staying in Osaka).

Better settle your lodging soon. It’s the peak period for autumn leaves. Weekends for hotels in good locations are probably filled up.

 

[kel82]

Thanks for the comments. I was thinking staying some days in Kyoto and Kobe... want to spread the stay across the trip

 

[deodorant]

IMO other than Kyoto, the other places on your list 5d enough liao.

Osaka 2d+1d USJ (if that’s your thing)
Nara/Kobe 1d each (day trip)

Kyoto maybe 5d

So you should find more places to fill in the remaining 5

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[Ruriel]

Thanks for the comments. I was thinking staying some days in Kyoto and Kobe... want to spread the stay across the trip

It depends on how many days you want to spend at each place. For some, they prefer to stay for a day or two at each place to get a feel of the local community instead of making just a day trip like most tourists do. So it's really up to you and your way of travelling.

 

[GetaBlue]

Kobe - See the life size robot statue iron man 28, eat kobe beef, Misono not bad, bit ex though
http://www.happyjappy.com/kobe/tetsujin-28-go-statue.html
http://misono.org/en/

Nagoya - eat eel rice, Hitsumabushi, tried one place not bad, Horaiken.
http://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/eat/hitsumabushi/post_43.html

sry, I go for food only. hope info helps

 

[kia0042]

Will be staying btw 22 Nov to 7 Dec (In and out from Osaka)
Looking at the following places:
Osaka
Kobe
Nara
Kyoto

Any kind souls able to recommend how many days to spread across each stay and where to visit? Appreciated

I wonder if you are going to be on the same flight as me
Me 22Nov till 1 dec by SQ616
And me include Wakayman in my itinerary.

I paste my itinerary and some advises that I received from here, if you are interest to read:

kia0042 wrote:
Hi dimitri_can and any Kansai area trip expert:

I would like to get some trip advises and hope to you can add more trips to my itinerary. Thanks in advance.

First of all, I have to mention that me (50+) and my partner (40+) are guiding 4 other old folks (65-72 years old) along this trip.

Kansai trip 22Nov ~ 1 Dec
PURPOSE OF VISIT - Fallen leave, Seafood meals, nice cuisine and some kobe beef perhaps.
WHAT WE WISH TO AVOID - Consider traveling with old folks, no traveling time should be more than 2 hours by bus/train/car.


Upon arrival 22 nov Osaka 21:30, airport transfer by Klook, 6 adults with 6 big luagges. Basically nothing much to do coz by the time reaches the apartment, expect 11PM, however, still look forward to have a good supper if possible. Staying at Hanazonokita, Nishinari Ward, Osaka-fu.

>> i am surprised you chose this area... just next door to the ghetto of osaka...

23 Nov (Thurs) , stay within Osaka. Visiting osaka castle and the rest of the time should be mainly makan, shopping and street walking, I have no idea what to do in Osaka, any suggestion?

>> take it easy for this day... yes visit osaka castle, and then visit kuromon market, walk around dotonbori, shinsaibashi, at night visit shinseikai. if people are not shy, relax in spaworld...

24 Nov ~ 28 NOV. CAR RENTAL. Toyota Alphard

24 Nov (Fri) Kyoto visit - Those famous temples such as Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama Bamboo famous are within my list, besides that I include Nishiki Market. Do you think there are any more places that can recommend ?

>> famous red leaves spot are tokufuji next to fushimi inari, and eikando next to nanzenji. remember that kyoto streets are very narrow and congestion is a daily thing, so you have to be patient. parking can be quite a distance away from the tourists spots so a bit of walking is inevitable. a relaxing walk along kamagawa will be good.

25 Nov (Sat) Nara visit - Enough of temples and shrines and the deer garden seems not worth a visit. No idea what to do in Nara?? Please suggest.

>> looking at deer should be quite fun, even just for a while. the temple to see in nara is Todaiji. it is very impressive and you should visit it just to take a look at the architecture. a stroll along kasuga taisha should also prove interesting difference from the usual kyoto looking temples and shrines... walking along naramachi and taking short breaks should round up the day.

26 Nov (Sunday) Wakayama. Fruit picking day, prefer apple and persimmon or Mikan (orange), where is the best farms? I plan to stay overnight in Wakayama city, looking for a pension that can accommodate 6 adults, with onsen, ocean view, meals inclusive and free parking, so far, I cannot find one, can suggest?

>>i googled on rakuten for you... it recommends Seaside Hotel Kadakaigetsu
http://www.azumaya-seaside.com/
It looks fantastic and it has good reviews

26 Nov (Monday) Wakayama, where else can we go??? Suggestion please.

>> when people go to wakayama, they usually go to Koya san. i hope you are getting a car with winter tyres if you are driving up though. and take it slow. otherwise a visit to shirahama might be a more relaxing option

27 Nov ( Tues) Kobe. For Kobe beef, premium outlet and don't whereelse to go.... suggestion please.

>> go up the ropeway for nice views, and perhaps visit the nunobiki waterfall

28 Nov (Wed) No plan....have 1 whole day to make use of the car until evening to return the rental car. I heard not worth to drive within Osaka coz of traffic jam and expensive parking fees, true?

>> drive to Himeji? otherwise drive to minoo as someone has suggested. Other places include Asuka in Nara.

29 and 30 Nov Osaka city.... eat and shop.... recommendation of makan places and shopping areas please.

>> around namba, umeda and shinsaibashi... can walk until you drop, even for a teenager...

1 Dec - Return morning flight