🏯 Osaka & Kyoto Adventure 🌸

Jazzlyn Loo

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day journey through the vibrant cities of Ōsaka-jō and Kyoto, Japan. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore ancient temples, majestic castles, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking sights, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable memories!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Castles and Serene Parks

$225

$ 35

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

27 - 33 min

Directions

Large park & botanical garden with a pond, sports facilities & tulip farm with quaint windmill.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

Directions

Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$188

Day 2Vibrant Streets and Culinary Delights

$75

$ 35

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$75

17 - 21 min

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Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Sky-High Views and Thrilling Rides

$360

$ 27

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

26 - 32 min

Directions

Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$113

1 - 2 min

Directions

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$113

24 - 29 min

Directions

This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

Day 4Unleash Your Inner Child at Universal Studios

$600

$ 18

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$600

Day 5Marine Wonders and Wildlife Encounters

$263

$ 27

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$188

28 - 34 min

Directions

Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

Day 6Temples, Skyscrapers, and Nature's Beauty

$188

$ 27

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

13 - 20 min

Directions

Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$150

22 - 27 min

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Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2489 In total

Activities & Food:$2145

Transport:$344

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Castles and Serene Parks

$75

$ 45

Hoshino Resort OMO5 Kyoto Gion

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

41 - 50 min

Directions

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

28 - 34 min

Directions

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Vibrant Streets and Culinary Delights

$75

$ 45

Hoshino Resort OMO5 Kyoto Gion

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

36 - 44 min

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Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Sky-High Views and Thrilling Rides

$150

$ 56

Hoshino Resort OMO5 Kyoto Gion

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

Directions

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

24 - 29 min

Directions

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

8 - 10 min

Directions

Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

22 - 27 min

Directions

This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Unleash Your Inner Child at Universal Studios

$135

$ 34

Hoshino Resort OMO5 Kyoto Gion

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

22 - 27 min

Directions

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

9 - 11 min

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This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2489 In total

Activities & Food:$2145

Transport:$344