This 7-day trip around the Kansai region was honestly the most relaxing family trip we’ve ever had—and the biggest reason was: we booked a private car charter!
Traveling with kids, elderly parents, and bulky luggage can be stressful, especially on public transport. But with a private car, we didn’t have to worry about train transfers, dragging bags around, or rushing from place to place. Here’s how our trip went:
📅 Itinerary Overview (7 Days 6 Nights)
Day 1｜Arrival at Kansai Airport ✈️ ➜ Transfer to Kyoto
- Our driver picked us up right at the airport
- Comfortable and spacious car (even had child seats!)
- We stopped at a service area to grab food, then headed straight to our Kyoto hotel to rest
Day 2｜Full Day Kyoto Tour 🌸
- Visited Kiyomizu-dera ➜ Gion ➜ Kinkaku-ji ➜ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- With a private car, we covered east to west Kyoto in a single day
- Arashiyama’s autumn scenery was breathtaking—we took so many photos!
Day 3｜Nara + Uji Day Trip 🍵
- Fed the friendly deer at Nara Park and visited Todai-ji Temple
- Enjoyed peaceful Uji and tried authentic matcha desserts
- Returned to Kyoto in the evening for a relaxed dinner
Day 4｜Kobe + Arima Onsen ♨️ ➜ Osaka
- Had amazing Kobe beef for lunch
- Spent the afternoon soaking in a traditional hot spring at Arima
- In the evening, our driver took us straight to our Osaka hotel
Day 5｜Osaka City Highlights 🏙️
- Morning at Osaka Castle
- Ate our way through Kuromon Market
- Shopping spree at Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori
- Our driver picked us up after shopping—no need to carry heavy bags around!
Day 6｜Universal Studios Japan 🎢
- Took public transport to USJ early in the morning
- Played all day, and the driver picked us up in the evening from the designated spot
- Super convenient and hassle-free!
Day 7｜Airport Transfer 🛫
- After breakfast, our driver arrived on time and sent us to Kansai Airport
- Even with lots of luggage, everything fit comfortably in the car
🚐 Why We Chose a Private Car?
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families with kids or elderly
- 🧳 No stress with big luggage
- ⏰ Flexible timing, no rushing
- 🗣️ Chinese-speaking driver, easy communication
- 📸 Can stop for photos anytime—even helped us take group shots!
This trip was so smooth and relaxing—we didn’t waste time on transit or worry about directions.
If you’re traveling as a family or small group, we highly recommend booking a private car!
