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Kansai Spring Highlights · 7 days

Experience the quintessential beauty of Japan's cherry blossom season. This journey connects the historic temples of Kyoto, the friendly deer of Nara, and the majestic Himeji Castle, concluding with the vibrant neon lights and street food of Osaka.

7days
19stops
441km
DAY01

Kansai International Airport → Dotonbori

43 km · 27m driving · Overnight in Dotonbori
  1. 09:00
    Kansai International Airport· start
  2. 43 km · 27m
  3. 12:00
    Dotonbori· overnightMust-see
DAY02

Fushimi Inari Taisha → Gion District

55 km · 51m driving · Overnight in Gion District
  1. 09:00
    Fushimi Inari Taisha· startMust-see
  2. 3.9 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Kiyomizu-dera
  4. 1.4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Gion District· overnight
DAY03

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove → Togetsukyo Bridge

13 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Togetsukyo Bridge
  1. 09:00
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove· startMust-see
  2. 0.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Tenryu-ji Temple
  4. 0.6 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Togetsukyo Bridge· overnight
DAY04

Philosopher's Path → Nanzen-ji Temple

15 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Nanzen-ji Temple
  1. 09:00
    Philosopher's Path· startMust-see
  2. 0.2 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Ginkaku-ji
  4. 2.2 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Nanzen-ji Temple· overnight
DAY05

Nara → Kasuga Taisha

46 km · 48m driving · Overnight in Kasuga Taisha
  1. 09:00
    Nara Park· start
  2. 0.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Todai-jiMust-see
  4. 1.4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Kasuga Taisha· overnight
DAY06

Himeji → Umeda Sky Building

217 km · 2h 27m driving · Overnight in Umeda Sky Building
  1. 09:00
    Himeji Castle· startMust-see
  2. 0.4 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Koko-en Garden
  4. 89 km · 56m
  5. 15:00
    Umeda Sky Building· overnight
DAY07

Osaka → Kansai International Airport

52 km · 47m driving
  1. 09:00
    Osaka Castle· startMust-see
  2. 3.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
  4. 44 km · 27m
  5. 15:00
    Kansai International Airport
Heads Up
  • Purchase an ICOCA card or JR West Pass for seamless train and bus travel across the region.
  • Cherry blossom peak dates vary annually; check the Sakura forecast in early March for timing.
  • Popular sites like Kiyomizu-dera and Himeji Castle are extremely crowded; arrive before 08:30.
  • Book the Haruka Express train in advance for a comfortable transfer between the airport and Kyoto/Osaka.