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Kyoto and Osaka · 5 days
Experience the cultural heart of Japan through this curated journey. Explore Kyoto's timeless Zen temples and bamboo groves before diving into Osaka's vibrant street food scene and modern landmarks, including a scenic day trip to Nara's deer park.
5days
15stops
113km
Day 1: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest → Tenryu-ji Temple → Kinkaku-ji
20min · 7.1km3 stops
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Tenryu-ji Temple
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 6.8km
Kinkaku-ji
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Kiyomizu-dera → Sannenzaka Path → Fushimi Inari Taisha
30min · 13km3 stops
Kiyomizu-dera
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.6km
Sannenzaka Path
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 4.2km
Fushimi Inari Taisha
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Nara Park → Todai-ji → Kasuga Taisha
44min · 40km3 stops
Nara Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.6km
Todai-ji
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.4km
Kasuga Taisha
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Osaka Castle → Kuromon Ichiba Market → Dotonbori
42min · 39km3 stops
Osaka Castle
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.6km
Kuromon Ichiba Market
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.8km
Dotonbori
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Umeda Sky Building → Shinsekai → Abeno Harukas
30min · 14km3 stops
Umeda Sky Building
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 7.3km
Shinsekai
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.2km
Abeno Harukas
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Purchase an IC card (Suica/Pasmo/ICOCA) for seamless travel on trains and buses between Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
- 2. Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel paths; comfortable footwear is essential.
- 3. Book popular attractions like the Umeda Sky Building or specialized tea ceremonies in advance to avoid long queues.