Hello,
We will be traveling to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie prefecture in June for 14 days. We decided to cover the trip in a slow & relax manner ; to visit 1 or 2 destinations the most in a day. Our itinerary is as follow:
(Based in Osaka)
Day 1 - arrive in Osaka
Day 2 - visit Kaiyukan Aquarium
Day 3 - shopping in Tenjinbashisuji or Shinsaibashisuji
Day 4 - explore Nakazakicho neighbourhood & Kuromon Ichiba market
Day 5 - shopping in Amerikamura
(Based in Kyoto)
Day 6 - travel to Kyoto (visit Nishiki market)
Day 7 - travel to Ine fishing village & Amanoha Shidate
Day 8 - travel to Kayabuki No Sato
Day 9 - travel to Omihachiman & Koka Ninja village
Day 10 - travel to Sekijuku
(Based in Nara)
Day 11 - travel to Nara (visit Nara deer park & Todai-ji) & Naramachi
Day 12 - visit Imaicho & Asuka
(Based in Osaka)
Day 13 - travel back to Osaka near Kansai airport for last min shopping in Rinko Premium Outlet
Day 14 - Fly out from Kansai airport
Questions
1) Which travel pass would u recommend for above itinerary?
2) Is Kyoto a good base for exploring Shiga and Mie prefecture on day 9 & 10?
3) Are there any other interesting places we should cover based on above itinerary?
Kindly advise & thanks in advance.