🏯 Osaka & Kyoto Adventure 🌸

Jose Lau

29 Dec 2023

Embark on an 8-day journey through the vibrant cities of Ōsaka-jō and Kyoto, Japan. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Osaka Castle, stroll through the bustling streets of Dotonbori, and marvel at the stunning beauty of Kinkaku-ji. Experience the best of Japanese culture, cuisine, and natural wonders!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Castle Wonders and Sky-High Views

$113

$ 14

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

24 - 29 min

Directions

3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$56

Day 2Urban Delights and Culinary Adventures

$57

$ 9

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

Directions

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

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Shopping Extravaganza and Sacred Serenity

$ 14

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Skyward Thrills

$113

$ 9

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

11 - 16 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$75

Day 5Aquatic Wonders and Movie Magic

$394

$ 14

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 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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$94

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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$300

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$780

Transport:$107

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Castle Wonders and Sky-High Views

$30

$ 17

Kyoto Century Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 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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$30

11 - 14 min

Directions

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 2Urban Delights and Culinary Adventures

$57

$ 17

Kyoto Century Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 3Shopping Extravaganza and Sacred Serenity

$19

$ 17

Kyoto Century Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$780

Transport:$107