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Originally Posted by Nyororin
I guess I should have added more info. I`ll be in a nice suit, dragging a child in formal wear about, and spending the evening at a wedding... so really REALLY do not want to spend time outdoors. That is for another more trip-like trip. There is no way I`m changing clothes and redoing everything...
I know there are absolutely tons of things to see and do outdoors... I wouldn`t have a problem finding something if indoors wasn`t a requirement. Life is never so simple though.
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WOW! My mistake! I imagined a business type suit... that could be changed in like less than 20 minutes. I didn't think that you'd have a child with you! In that case, the aquarium could be a good choice, but to be honest I think Samokan hit the nail on the head. Just try to find a place to relax because it sounds like you could add some unnecessary stress to your day by driving around too much (especially if you have to drive in Osaka city or crowded areas in Kyoto). I've tried plenty of times to do too much on a trip and I end up exhausting myself (and my wife) searching for something to do whe a good hour of relaxation could've done the trick instead.
I think you mentioned somewhere before that you've done your share of driving in Japan... so you know that there can be sudden traffic that can cause like an hour delay. Also street lights in a city can make things take longer than navigations say they will (wheras in the inaka things take like 1/2 the time or even 1/3 the time). I think you should just take your time driving and get to your destinations early and do something around the area while you wait. It might be boring for your child, but it's probably the safest bet. Taking a break at a cafe is a really good idea though. I've learned t do that when I travel. You can get information from the owners of the cafe that will lead you to some interesting local things that may be a little off the beaten path, too.