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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

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Kyoto · Nara — start in Kyoto, end in Osaka.

DAY01

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest → Kinkaku-ji

7.1 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Kinkaku-ji
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Arashiyama Bamboo Forest· start
  2. 0.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Tenryu-ji Temple
  4. 6.8 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Kinkaku-ji· overnight
DAY02

Kiyomizu-dera → Fushimi Inari Taisha

13 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Fushimi Inari Taisha
  1. 09:00
    Kiyomizu-dera· start
  2. 0.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Sannenzaka Path
  4. 4.2 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Fushimi Inari Taisha· overnight
DAY03

Nara → Kasuga Taisha

40 km · 44m driving · Overnight in Kasuga Taisha
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Nara Park· start
  2. 0.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Todai-ji
  4. 1.4 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Kasuga Taisha· overnight
DAY04

Osaka → Dotonbori

39 km · 42m driving · Overnight in Dotonbori
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Osaka Castle· start
  2. 3.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
  4. 0.8 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Dotonbori· overnight
DAY05

Umeda Sky Building → Abeno Harukas

14 km · 30m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Umeda Sky Building· start
  2. 7.3 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Shinsekai
  4. 1.2 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Abeno Harukas
Heads Up
  • Purchase an IC card (Suica/Pasmo/ICOCA) for seamless travel on trains and buses between Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
  • Many temples in Kyoto require walking on gravel paths; comfortable footwear is essential.
  • Book popular attractions like the Umeda Sky Building or specialized tea ceremonies in advance to avoid long queues.