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Japan
Here We Come

September 16th - 28th

Gear up as we embark on a crazy 2 week journey, with our littles, full of adventure, new experiences, Shockingly beautiful nature and timeless history. We will be visiting Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hakone and Tokyo. Two Dads, Two moms, Two energetic girls and two babies on the go, ready to take the trip across the world and gain lifelong core memories together.

 

Here is the Final Itinerary.

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KYOTO X OSAKA

Kyoto is known for being the guardian of old Japan. its historical walls and extraordinary beauty will tap into your soul as the most tranquil place you can experience. Surrounded by shrines and zen it has so much to offer and will be the best place to introduce you to Japan as a whole.

Osaka is a bustling city with Retro vibes, in osaka events and technology reign king. its a great place to see how Japan propels itself into the future

Nara is a town not far off the track that is famous for its natural beauty and relationship with nature. As you will experience its overly friendly deer and slower paced living style.

September 17th

Getting Settled

2:50 PM Arrive in Osaka

3-5 PM Clear customs 

5-6 PM Take the Train to Airbnb 

7 PM Unpacking and Dinner At Air BNB 

9 PM Walk around Fushimi-Inari Shrine (if restless)

September 18th

Kimonos and Nature

7 AM Early Hike at Fushimi Inari Shrine

9 AM Kimono Rental (Okamoto: Fushimi Inari Shop)

10 AM Walk around Arashiyama

2 PM Back to Air BNB/ Return kimonos

 3 PM Shopping Around Nishiki Market

 6 PM Dinner and Relax at Airbnb

* MOMS NIGHT OUT!! Dads watch kiddos *

September 19th

World Expo Day

    9 AM Start Travel to Osaka world expo

( Heading early because expecting a long line for entry)

    11 AM Expo Assigned check-in

    12:48-13:00 Reserved: Gundam Pavillion

    13:45-14:00 Reserved:  Australian Pavillion

    15:30-16:00 Reserved: Netherlands Pavillion

    (16:30 Backup Australian Pavillion slot)

     — ALL DAY EXCURSION –

    6 PM HEAD BACK TO AIR BNB

GIRLY CRAFTS AND CAKE FOR RAMSEY AT HOME

* DADS NIGHT OUT!! Moms watch kiddos as a girls night in*

September 20th

Nara : Deer and Beauty

8 AM Take fancy train to Nara Deer park 

9 AM Feed the Deer!

11 AM Kingyo & Ikimono Museums

3 PM Head back and Relax Air BNB

6 PM ----------

* PARENT DATE NIGHT SWAP *

September 21st

Osaka : City and Sea Life

8 AM Toji Kobo-ichi Kyoto Flea market 

Most likely just Moms go real quick, Drop off goodies after at Air bnb

9:30 AM Shitennoji Osaka Flea Market 

11 AM Osaka Aquarium 

4 PM Dontonburi shopping canal / Dinner

6 PM Osaka Teamlab Night Park

* PARENT DATE NIGHT SWAP *

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TOKYO X HAKONE

Tokyo is known as one of the worlds biggest cities, although its full of lights, high-rises and technology that blows your mind it also has so many cultural pockets and interactive experiences. 

Hakone is one of the top hot springs towns in Japan, the water comes from volcanic natural hot springs and is utilized in the most relaxing and peaceful environments, this little mountain town will have you relaxing like you have never relaxed before.

September 22nd

Train Travel to Tokyo

8 AM Check out of AIRBNB

10 AM Last minute kyoto shopping

11:30 AM Grab food for Train at Kyoto Station

2 PM Arrive in Tokyo

2:30 PM Tokyo Skytree for Kids playground

3-5 PM Moms Shop then Dads shop (Switch off watching kids on playground)

5:30 PM Grab dinner togo

6 PM Check into AIRBNB TOKYO

September 23rd

Kids Museum Experiences

10 AM TeamLab Planets

12 PM Food Court Ramen Lunch @ Odaiba Mall

2 PM Senso-ji temple

4 PM Asakusa Hanayashiki (Carnival)

6 PM Asakusa street food for Dinner

* PARENT DATE NIGHT SWAP *

September 24th

Hotsprings Overnight

9 AM  Tokyo station Train, Breakfast on train

10 AM Odawara station to Hakone Yumoto station

10:30 AM Put bags in locker at Hakone Yumoto 

11 AM Hakone open air museum

2:30 PM Check into Resort spa

5:30 PM KAISEKI dinner!

September 25th

Experiancing Art and Animals

8 AM Kaiseki Breakfast

10 AM Check out of hotel

10:30 AM Glass Art Activity

12 PM Back to Tokyo

1 PM Tokyo Dome, Store luggage in lockers

2 PM Anti-touch Animal experience

3 PM Shopping and explore Tokyo Dome

5 PM Dinner at Dome Food court

September 26th

Shopping and Picnics

9 AM Botanical Gardens Picnic

12 PM Shopping in Ginza area 

2 PM (Separate if want to revisit anywhere specific)

(Brii family going to Retro shopping for Pokemon at Nakano Broadway)

* PARENT DATE NIGHT SWAP *

September 27th

Disney Adventure!

    8 AM Check out of Airbnb

    9 AM Drop bags at Disney hotel

    10 AM Disneyland Park 

    3 PM Hotel Relax / Packing time

    6 PM Dinner and Parade

    7 PM Pack and weigh baggage for departure

September 28th

Gearing up to go home

8 AM Disney SEA Early access (Hotel holds bags)

 *10:30 AM Drop back off at Hotel if needed for baggage holds

11:30 AM GO HARD ALL DAY AT DISNEY SEA

6 PM Take shuttle to Airport 

7-9PM Customs and check-in

10PM Plane Ride back home

4:30 PM Arrive in SFO go thru customs

*(Note you will not have time to dilly dally through customs)

Catch Planes Back to TUCSON/PHX

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