[katkwong]

Hi we're a family of four, with a soon-to-be-5-year-old girl and a 16-month-old boy.

We'll be visiting Kyoto for 9 days (7 full days) in early August and were wondering if people have any recommendations for special things to do with children. For instance I'm thinking of having my daughter go to one of the mochi making workshops while her brother takes a nap. Also thinking of the 45-minute geisha performance.

Which temple / shrine and garden would be most suitable / tolerant of children who might not be the quietest and willing to sit still?

Every day we'll need a relatively quiet place to walk around so that the baby can fall asleep in his stroller. Any suggestions in that direction also?

We'll be staying at the Hyatt Regency. Might take a couple of excursions, perhaps to Kibune, and perhaps another one of Arashiyama.

Thanks a lot!
Katherine