Okazaki: Art Stroll with Heian Shrine and Zoo

A classic one-day course in the Okazaki area that's perfect for families with young children. After visiting the brilliantly vermillion-painted Heian Shrine (平安神宮), enjoy art appreciation at the adjacent Kyoto Municipal Kyocera Museum of Art. Spend a leisurely time at the Kyoto Municipal Zoo at lunch, where you can see elephants and giraffes. In the afternoon, visit the Suirokaku Aqueduct at Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺) and the Keage Incline (蹴上インクライン), where you can walk on the old railway line. The best part is that the shrine, museum, and zoo are all within walking distance and easy to navigate with a stroller.