Japan Adventure: Ōsaka-jō, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo

Christiane Souto

13 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the vibrant cities of Ōsaka-jō, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us as we explore ancient marvels and create unforgettable memories in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Osaka's Sky-high Delights

$180

$ 22

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

69 - 83 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$56

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$56

15 - 18 min

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Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

No time set

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$38

24 - 29 min

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

No time set

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$30

Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Explorer in Osaka

$225

$ 22

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$94

27 - 33 min

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City onsen offering a range of facilities & treatments centered around the natural hot springs.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

16 - 20 min

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Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

Day 3Osaka's Cultural Treasures and Thrilling Rides

$38

$ 18

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

77 - 93 min

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Traditional temple dating to the 12th century featuring Buddha sculptures made from crushed bones.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 4A Taste of Korea in Osaka

$ 14

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

78 - 94 min

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Bustling urban area known for its Korean restaurants, shopping venues & street food.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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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

Day 5Adventure Awaits at Universal Studios Japan

$394

$ 14

THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto-Shijokarasuma

Depart from your stay 🏨

90 - 108 min

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$300

22 - 27 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$94

Budget breakdown: $1944 In total

Activities & Food:$1767

Transport:$177

Trip to Hiroshima

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Osaka's Sky-high Delights

$98

$ 9

Naval-themed museum featuring a huge model of the battleship Yamato, plus torpedoes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$45

45 - 54 min

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Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$23

Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Explorer in Osaka

$98

$ 13

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kure Museum

Naval museum with a focus on minesweeping, plus tours inside the huge submarine Akishio.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$26

35 - 42 min

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Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

873 - 1048 min

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Picturesque eco-tourist island featuring galleries, a museum, stages & festivals in lush surrounds.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1944 In total

Activities & Food:$1767

Transport:$177

Trip to Kyoto

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Osaka's Sky-high Delights

$57

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

25 - 30 min

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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 2Unleashing Your Inner Explorer in Osaka

$57

$ 17

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

20 - 24 min

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Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Osaka's Cultural Treasures and Thrilling Rides

$75

$ 12

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

33 - 40 min

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This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

18 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1944 In total

Activities & Food:$1767

Transport:$177

Trip to Tokyo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Osaka's Sky-high Delights

$75

$ 9

Takigawa Ryokan

Depart from your stay 🏨

410 - 492 min

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Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

6 - 9 min

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Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Explorer in Osaka

$113

$ 18

Takigawa Ryokan

Depart from your stay 🏨

384 - 461 min

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Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

23 - 28 min

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Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 3Osaka's Cultural Treasures and Thrilling Rides

$360

$ 9

Takigawa Ryokan

Depart from your stay 🏨

418 - 502 min

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Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$180

25 - 38 min

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Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$180

Budget breakdown: $1944 In total

Activities & Food:$1767

Transport:$177