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🏯 Osaka & Kyoto Adventure 🎌

Panudach Klangprapan

Panudach Klangprapan

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the historic wonders of Ōsaka-jō and Kyoto! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, visit iconic landmarks like Osaka Castle and Kinkaku-ji, and indulge in the bustling shopping streets. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Japan!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Majestic Osaka Castle and Serene Osaka Castle Park
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$57

Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Sky-High Views at Umeda Sky Building and Shopaholic's Paradise at Shinsaibashi-Suji
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$57

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$ 5

Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
19 - 23 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Vibrant Dotonbori and Breathtaking Views from Abeno Harukas
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$75

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$ 5

Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Abeno Harukas
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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$75
Day 4Thrills and Magic at Universal Studios Japan
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$300

Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$300
Day 5Underwater Wonders at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Culinary Delights at Kuromon Ichiba Market
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$150

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$ 9

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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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$94
20 - 24 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $723 In total

Activities & Food:$694
Transport:$29

Trip to Kyoto

Day 1Majestic Osaka Castle and Serene Osaka Castle Park
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$38

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$ 6

Kiyomizu-dera
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
16 - 20 min

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Nishiki Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Sky-High Views at Umeda Sky Building and Shopaholic's Paradise at Shinsaibashi-Suji
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$19

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$ 6

Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Kinkaku-ji
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $723 In total

Activities & Food:$694
Transport:$29