🌸 Osaka & Kyoto Adventure 🏯

sumii Erdem

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the enchanting cities of Ōsaka-jō and Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking sights of Japan. From majestic castles to bustling shopping streets, this itinerary is a perfect blend of ancient marvels and modern wonders.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Delights and Neon Nights

$50

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Shopper's Paradise

$63

$ 3

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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$63

20 - 24 min

Directions

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 3Castle Chronicles and Skyline Spectacles

$63

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Movie Magic and Theme Park Thrills

$200

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$200

Budget breakdown: $543 In total

Activities & Food:$508

Transport:$35

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sky-high Delights and Neon Nights

$25

$ 8

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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$13

29 - 35 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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$13

24 - 29 min

Directions

Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Shopper's Paradise

$25

$ 4

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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$25

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Castle Chronicles and Skyline Spectacles

$33

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Movie Magic and Theme Park Thrills

$38

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

27 - 40 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Zen Gardens and Golden Splendor

$13

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 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

34 - 41 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $543 In total

Activities & Food:$508

Transport:$35