Les Titounes au Japon

April 11 — 30

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Les Titounes

大阪 Osaka 4 nights

📍 Machiya House · Naniwa Ward Ebisuhigashi-1 Chome-14, Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0002

Sun Apr 12

Arrival in Osaka

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

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Mon Apr 13

Osaka Castle

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

09:00

Osaka Castle

Iconic castle with 8-floor museum inside the tower. Panoramic views from the top floor. Surrounded by Nishinomaru Garden — great for cherry blossom season. Stroller-accessible grounds, elevator inside the tower.

¥600 adult · free under 15 · opens 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)

~15 min

Getting there

Subway Chuo/Tanimachi Line → Tanimachi 4-chome Stn or Morinomiya Stn, 15 min walk through the park.

Tue Apr 14

Day trip · Nara & Ikoma Sanjo

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

08:30

Kintetsu to Nara

Kintetsu Nara Line from Osaka-Namba → Kintetsu Nara. ~35 min, ¥680. Rapid express runs every 10–20 min.

Kintetsu Nara Stn is closer to the park than JR Nara Stn

09:15

Nara Park & deer

5 min walk from the station. Buy shika senbei (deer crackers, ¥200). Morning = fewer crowds, calmer deer.

Watch Emma closely — deer are friendly but can be pushy with crackers

10:00

Tōdai-ji Temple

World's largest wooden building. 15 m bronze Great Buddha inside. Emma can crawl through the "Buddha's nostril" pillar hole — it's said to bring good luck. ¥600 adult / free under 6.

11:00

Lunch near Tōdai-ji

Naramachi area has family-friendly spots. Try kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf sushi) — a Nara specialty. Many restaurants along Sanjo-dori.

12:15

Kintetsu Nara → Ikoma

Kintetsu Nara Line to Yamato-Saidaiji, transfer to Kintetsu Nara Line (toward Osaka), alight at Ikoma. ~25 min total.

12:45

Ikoma Cable Car

3 min walk from Ikoma Stn to Torii-mae cable car station. Two sections: Hōzan-ji Line (5 min) → transfer at Hōzan-ji → Sanjō Line (10 min). ¥500 adult / ¥250 child round trip.

Cat & dog-shaped cable cars! Sanjō Line runs every 20 min from :09 / :29 / :49. Last car down 18:09.

13:15

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park

Mountaintop amusement park. Free admission, rides ¥300–500 each or buy a "Tokutoku ticket" book of 12 rides (¥3,400). Panda gondola, balloon cycle, mini coasters — all toddler-safe. Great panoramic views of Osaka plain.

Opens 10:00–17:00 · All rides suitable for age 3+

15:30

Cable car back down

Same route in reverse. Sanjō Line down at :09 / :29 / :49 past each hour. Catch the 15:29 or 15:49. Last car down 18:09.

16:00

Kintetsu Ikoma → Osaka-Namba

Direct Kintetsu Nara Line. ~20 min. Back in central Osaka by 16:30.

Wed Apr 15

Kids Plaza Osaka

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

09:30

Kids Plaza Osaka

Indoor children's museum — perfect for a rainy day. Hundertwasser-designed Kids Town playground (4F) with walls, slides & bridges. Science puzzles, world instruments, TV studio. Nursing rooms, nappy-change stations, free stroller loan.

¥1,400 adult · ¥500 age 3+ · last entry 16:15 · allow 3–4 h

~10 min

Getting there

Subway Sakaisuji Line → Ogimachi Stn (exit 2), or JR Loop Line → Temma Stn, 3 min walk.

13:00

Lunch near Temma

Tenjinbashisuji shopping street (Japan's longest) is right outside — plenty of family-friendly options.

14:00

Ogimachi Park

Right behind the plaza. Climbing walls, sandpit, slides — good for burning off energy if the rain stops.

京都 Kyoto 4 nights

📍 Maruta Lodge · Sakyō-ku 14-6 Higashimarutachō, Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 606-8395

Thu Apr 16

Arrive in Kyoto

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

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Maruta Lodge · Sakyō-ku 14-6 Higashimarutachō, Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 606-8395 Check-in 15:00 (host welcome) · Check-out 11:00 Host: Keiko · Ref: HM3FT5PDJM

Fri Apr 17

Kyoto day 1

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Sat Apr 18

Kyoto day 2

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Sun Apr 19

Kyoto day 3

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Mon Apr 20

Kyoto → Nagoya

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名古屋 Nagoya 1 night

📍 Marunouchi 2BR Apartment Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-0002

Mon Apr 21

Nagoya · Marunouchi

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Marunouchi 2BR Apartment · Naka-ku Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-0002 (exact address from host) Check-in 16:00 (key box) · Check-out 10:00 Host: Aki · Ref: HM2DA9DFHN

伊豆 Izu · Shimoda 2 nights

📍 Garden Villa Shirahama KOTI 白浜 2642, Shimoda, Shizuoka 415-0012

Wed Apr 22

Nagoya → Shimoda

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

~10:00

Shinkansen to Atami

Hikari/Kodama from Nagoya. ~1h20.

~11:30

Pick up rental car

Toyota Rent a Car, Atami Station. 3 min walk.

IDP + passport + credit card. Child seat confirmed.

~11:45

Drive to Shimoda

Route 135 south along the coast. ~1.5h.

~13:15

Arrive KOTI · settle in

Garden Villa Shirahama KOTI. Self check-in.

13:30

Emma's nap

Unpack, explore the terrace and ocean views.

15:30

Shirahama Beach walk

6 min walk. White sand, Shirahama Shrine nearby.

18:00

Dinner in Shimoda

Gorosaya (book ahead) or Kinmetei. Kinmedai is the local must-try.

Tue/Wed closures — check ahead.

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Garden Villa Shirahama KOTI 白浜 2642, Shimoda, Shizuoka 415-0012 Ocean view aparthotel · kitchen · sauna · free parking

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Toyota Rent a Car — Atami Station Pick up ~11:30 · return Apr 24 ~14:45 · child seat

Thu Apr 23

Full day in Shimoda

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

09:30

Perry Road & Ryosenji Temple

Canal-side walk through old Meiji/Taisho buildings, cafes, craft shops. Temple at the end.

11:30

Shimoda Ropeway

Cable car up Mt. Nesugata. Panoramic views, small temple at summit.

¥1,500 round trip. Right by the station.

12:30

Seafood lunch

Ra-maru (kinmedai burger), South Cafe, or sashimi set in town.

13:30

Emma's nap / beach time

KOTI or drive to Kisami Ohama (wide, flat, toddler-friendly).

15:30

Afternoon activity

Shimoda Aquarium (dolphins, jellyfish) or Ryugu sea cave (10 min drive).

17:00

Kashikiri onsen

Kanaya Ryokan / Senninburo in Rendaiji (~10 min drive). Private family bath.

Call ahead for kashikiri reservation.

18:30

Dinner

Spice Dog (curry), Tsuji (upscale seafood), or cook at KOTI.

Fri Apr 24

Shimoda → Zoo → Azaleas → Koenji

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

~09:00

Depart Shimoda

Drive north on Route 135 toward Izu Kogen.

10:00

Shaboten Zoo

Capybaras, flamingos, hands-on animals. Cactus ice cream. ~2h with Emma.

Opens 9:30.

12:15

Komuroyama Park

10 min drive. Lift to summit (¥700). 100,000 azaleas in bloom. Dinosaur playground for Emma. Mt. Fuji views.

No strollers on the lift. No changing facilities at summit.

~14:00

Drive to Atami

~40 min. Drop car at Toyota Rent a Car.

~15:00

Shinkansen to Tokyo

Kodama/Hikari, ~45 min. Unreserved fine.

~16:00

Arrive Koenji

Tokyo Station → Chuo Line rapid → Koenji. ~20 min.

東京 Tokyo · Koenji 6 nights

📍 Whole house · Kōenjikita 3-chōme-33-3 Kōenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0002

Fri Apr 24

Arrive from Shimoda

Open-Meteo · updated Apr 11

Daytime activities coming soon

23:00

🎶 WOMB — Richie Hawtin

Ben solo. 23:00–04:30. WOMB, 2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0044.

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Whole house · Kōenjikita 3-chōme-33-3 Kōenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0002 Check-in 15:00 (smart lock) · Check-out Apr 30 10:00 Host: つくいリゾート · Ref: HMNQ5JNT8B 3 min walk from JR Koenji Station · 10 min to Shinjuku

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WOMB · Richie Hawtin Fri Apr 24, 23:00–04:30 · Ben only 2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya · Koenji → Shibuya ~20 min by Chuo/Ginza line

Sat Apr 25

Tokyo day 1

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Sun Apr 26

Tokyo day 2

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Mon Apr 27

TeamLab Planets

Forecast not yet available

09:30

TeamLab Planets

Immersive digital art museum. Entry slot 09:30–10:00. Barefoot experience, bring shorts/roll-up trousers.

2 adult tickets · ¥10,800 total · Toyosu, Koto City

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TeamLab Planets · 2 × Entrance Pass Mon Apr 27 · Entry 09:30–10:00 · ¥10,800 Confirmed · Entry 09:30–10:00

Tue Apr 28

Tokyo day 4

Forecast not yet available

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Wed Apr 29

Tokyo day 5

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✈ Return Thu Apr 30

Flight 1 · AF 7344

HND CDG

Dep 09:05 Arr 17:00

Seat 10A Premium 777-200 T3 Haneda → T2E

Connection

CDG MRS

Dep 18:15 Arr 19:40

T2F 1h15 layover CDG