Category: Japan

Uji (宇治) and Nara (奈良) are small cities in Japan with great historic depth. The intercity transportation systems are relatively straightforward and simple, facilitating easy exploration of these culturally rich destinations.

Kyoto is an amazing city and definitely a favorite destination for many people visiting Japan. It’s the highlight of this trip to the Kansai region. Most travel blogs list all the attractions and things to do in the area. However, in a big city or a city with numerous attractions, it might be better to plan the order of your visits instead of buying a pass and visiting sites randomly. I tend to visit places as if it’s the last time I’ll be there. So, this post is going to be a relatively extensive one. I won’t bother you with detailed descriptions or histories of the attractions. There are numerous people more qualified to do so.

Osaka is a busy and vibrant city featuring complex transportation systems. Many of the main stations are part of an “integrated station complex,” sharing the same or similar names, which could be confusing for your elderly parents.

I didn’t go on this trip myself; instead, I planned it for my parents. Impressively, they managed to visit over 90% of the attractions without getting lost 🙂 It proved to be well-planned for elderly family members. It was the last trip before the pandemic broke out.

• Time of the year: November, 2019
• Vacation length: 12 days
• Major means of transportation: Public transportation (Metro/Bus/Train)