Travel Book - Japan

The journey

1. Day 1 Thursday September 24, 2026

   Sleeps at Moxy Osaka Umeda Hotel

   1. Kansai International Airport (KIX) → Fukushima Station Transport Train Google Maps 21:51–22:57 View route in Google Maps Take local train to Fukushima ¥2,360 ≈ $14.98 USD
   2. Fukushima Station → Moxy Osaka Umeda Hotel Transport Walk Google Maps View route in Google Maps 6minutes walk

2. Day 2 Friday September 25, 2026

   Sleeps at Moxy Osaka Umeda Hotel

   1. Universal Studio Japan Osaka USJ Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Station / getting there

      Train JR Fukushima->Universal city

      Admission Price × guests · JPY

      Adult¥8,300 × 2

      ¥16,600 ≈ $105.38 USD

      Admission total ¥16,600 ≈ $105.38 USD

      ¥16,600 ≈ $105.38 USD
   2. JR Fukushima → Universal City Transport Train View route in Google Maps ¥360 ≈ $2.29 USD
   3. Universal City → JR Fukushima Transport Train View route in Google Maps ¥360 ≈ $2.29 USD
   4. Apple Shinbashi Apple Shinsaibashi Google Maps Open in Google Maps I am going to Apple store (appointement at 18:00) . If you would like to join. let me know
   5. Karaoke Planning to do a Karaoke: We have friends coming from Australia + London team + Ushimado team.

3. Day 3 Saturday September 26, 2026

   Sleeps at hotel MONday KYOTO KARASUMANIJO

   1. Moxy Osaka Umeda → Osaka Castle Transport Train View route in Google Maps ¥360 ≈ $2.29 USD
   2. Visit Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Station / getting there

      Very close to Patina Osaka

      ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   3. Osaka Castle → Patina Osaka Hotel Transport Walk View route in Google Maps Walk about 10 minutes. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   4. Lunch Patina Osaka restaurant Patina Osaka Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Admission Price × guests · JPY

      Adult¥4,500 × 2

      ¥9,000 ≈ $57.13 USD

      Admission total ¥9,000 ≈ $57.13 USD

      ¥9,000 ≈ $57.13 USD
   5. Osaka Castle → Hotel Monday Kyoto Nijo Transport Train View route in Google Maps ¥1,100 ≈ $6.98 USD

4. Day 4 Sunday September 27, 2026

   Sleeps at hotel MONday KYOTO KARASUMANIJO

   1. Hotel Monday Kyoto Nijo → Arashiyama Bambou Forest Transport Train Covered by Kyoto One-day Bus and Randen Pass View route in Google Maps ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   2. Arashiyama Bambou forest Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Google Maps Open in Google Maps
   3. Visit Tenryu-ji Tenryu-ji Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Admission Price × guests · JPY

      Adult¥500 × 2

      ¥1,000 ≈ $6.35 USD

      Admission total ¥1,000 ≈ $6.35 USD

      ¥1,000 ≈ $6.35 USD
   4. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Kitano-Hakubaicho Transport Tram Covered by Kyoto One-day Bus and Randen Pass View route in Google Maps Take the Randen tram. Bring your Kyoto One-day Bus and Randen Pass before leaving the hotel; JPY 1,000 is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   5. Lunch at Itadaki Hakubaicho Itadaki Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Station / getting there

      randen(tram) Arashiyama->Kitano hakubaicho

      Expected price

      1100-1500

   6. Itadaki Hakubaicho → Kinkaku-ji Transport Other Walk or take the bus. The bus option is covered by the Kyoto One-day Bus and Randen Pass; its JPY 1,000 cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   7. Kinkakuji Kyoto Kinkakuji Temple Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Station / getting there

      Itadaki->Kinkakuji (walk or bus)

   8. Kinkakuji Kyoto → Hotel Monday Kyoto Nijo Transport Bus Covered by Kyoto One-day Bus and Randen Pass View route in Google Maps ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD

5. Day 5 Monday September 28, 2026

   Sleeps at hotel MONday KYOTO KARASUMANIJO

   1. hotel MONday KYOTO KARASUMANIJO → Nijo Castle Transport Walk View route in Google Maps Walk about 15 minutes through central Kyoto, passing traditional Japanese old houses. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   2. Nijo Castle Nijō Castle Google Maps Open in Google Maps

      Station / getting there

      Short walk

   3. Nijo Castle → Tyrol Transport Walk View route in Google Maps Walk about 5 minutes. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   4. Lunch at Tyrol Tyrol Google Maps Open in Google Maps I recommend the pork katsu curry rice. Lunch cost to confirm.

6. Day 6 Tuesday September 29, 2026

   Sleeps at Vessel Hotel Hiroshima Peace Boulevard

   1. Kyoto Station → Hiroshima Station Transport Train Covered by Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass View route in Google Maps Morning trip. Bring your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass before leaving the hotel; JPY 17,000 is recorded under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   2. Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum Museum admission cost to confirm.
   3. Check in at Vessel Hotel Hiroshima Peace Boulevard VESSEL HOTEL HIROSHIMA PEACE BOULEVARD Google Maps Open in Google Maps Extra Twin Room. Free drink available 14:00–23:00. Stay cost JPY 12,182 is recorded separately under lodging and is payable at the hotel. Supplied terms: “1 day before 20%, 80%” — exact meaning to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD

7. Day 7 Wednesday September 30, 2026

   Sleeps at 宿泊施設&レンタルスペース kido

   1. Vessel Hotel Hiroshima Peace Boulevard → Miyajima Transport Other Covered by Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass Bring your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass before leaving the hotel; JPY 17,000 is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport route to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   2. Visit Miyajima Visit costs to confirm.
   3. Miyajima → Hiroshima Station Transport Other Return to Hiroshima for the evening Shinkansen. Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   4. Hiroshima Station → Okayama Station Transport Train Covered by Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass View route in Google Maps Take the Shinkansen in the evening. Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   5. Okayama Station → Oku Transport Train Covered by Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass View route in Google Maps Take the JR local Ako Line. Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD

9. Day 8 Thursday October 01, 2026

   Sleeps at 宿泊施設&レンタルスペース kido

   1. Kumiko-Aimable House → Ushimado Olive Garden Transport Other Bring your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass before leaving the accommodation; JPY 17,000 is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport mode to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   2. Visit Ushimado Olive Garden Admission cost to confirm.
   3. Ushimado Olive Garden → Ushimado Jinja Transport Other Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport mode to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
   4. Visit Ushimado Jinja Admission cost to confirm.
   5. Evening Tai Chi at 太極拳 樂心舎 Tai Chi with Sifu Kiyoko Kashiwagi. Session cost to confirm.
   6. 太極拳 樂心舎 → Kumiko-Aimable House Transport Other Return after the evening Tai Chi session. Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport mode to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD

10. Day 9 Friday October 02, 2026

    Sleeps at Rakuten Stay Terrace Nanki Shirahama

    1. Kumiko-Aimable House → Former Shizutani School, Bizen Transport Other Bring your Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass before leaving the accommodation; JPY 17,000 is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport mode to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD
    2. Visit Former Shizutani School in Bizen Admission cost to confirm.
    3. Former Shizutani School, Bizen → Rakuten Stay Terrace Nanki Shirahama Transport Other Travel to the accommodation for check-in. Covered by the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass; its cost is recorded separately under Travel passes. No additional fare for this leg. Transport mode to confirm. ¥0 ≈ $0.00 USD

11. Day 10 Saturday October 03, 2026

    Sleeps at Rakuten Stay Terrace Nanki Shirahama

    1. Free time in Shirahama The map for shirahama is full of interesting places

       If you have time to yourself

       • Family trip in Shirahama - Wakayama 7 places

12. Day 11 Sunday October 04, 2026

    Sleeps at Rakuten Stay Terrace Nanki Shirahama

13. Day 12 Monday October 05, 2026

    Sleeps at Hotel Lumiere Kasai Tokyo

    1. Rakuten Stay Terrace Nanki Shirahama → Shirahama Airport Transport Other Transport mode and fare to confirm.
    2. Shirahama Airport → Haneda Airport Transport Flight 13:50–15:00 Flight number and fare to confirm.
    3. Haneda Airport → Hotel Lumiere Kasai Tokyo Transport Other Transport mode and fare to confirm.

14. Day 13 Tuesday October 06, 2026

    Sleeps at Hotel Lumiere Kasai Tokyo

    1. Kasai → Tokyo Disneyland Transport Bus View route in Google Maps Take the bus from Kasai. Fare to confirm.
    2. Visit Tokyo Disneyland Admission cost to confirm.

15. Day 14 Wednesday October 07, 2026

    Sleeps at Hotel Lumiere Kasai Tokyo

    1. Kasai → Tokyo Skytree Transport Bus View route in Google Maps Take the bus from Kasai. Fare to confirm.
    2. Visit Tokyo Skytree Admission cost to confirm.
    3. Tokyo Skytree → Asakusa Transport Other Transport mode and fare to confirm.
    4. Visit Asakusa Visit costs, if any, to confirm.

16. Day 15 Thursday October 08, 2026

    1. Narita Airport (NRT) → London Transport Flight Departs 22:00 Flight number, arrival details and fare to confirm.