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6 days · 15 places · Japan

6 days in Osaka and Kyoto with friends

Street food in Dotonbori, a full day at Universal Studios, Kyoto's shrines and a day with Nara's deer.

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Day 1Osaka classics

  1. 09:00

    🏛️ Osaka Castle

    The park is free; museum inside the keep.

    Map · about 2 h
  2. 11:30

    🍜 Kuromon Market

    Grilled scallops and wagyu skewers.

    Map · about 1.3 h
  3. 13:15

    🍜 Dotonbori

    Takoyaki, okonomiyaki and the Glico sign.

    Map · about 2 h

Day 2Universal Studios Japan

  1. 09:00

    🎟️ Universal Studios Japan

    Buy Express Pass early for Nintendo World.

    Map · about 8 h

Day 3Kyoto shrines

  1. 09:00

    🏛️ Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Hike past the first gates to lose the crowds.

    Map · about 2.5 h
  2. 12:00

    🏛️ Kiyomizu-dera

    Walk down Sannenzaka afterwards.

    Map · about 1.5 h
  3. 14:00

    🏛️ Gion

    Hanamikoji at dusk; please don't chase geiko.

    Map · about 1.5 h

Day 4Arashiyama and gold

  1. 09:00

    🌿 Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Before 8am for photos without crowds.

    Map · about 1 h
  2. 10:30

    🏛️ Tenryu-ji

    Garden exit leads straight into the bamboo.

    Map · about 1 h
  3. 12:00

    🏛️ Kinkaku-ji

    The Golden Pavilion.

    Map · about 1 h
  4. 13:30

    🍜 Nishiki Market

    Kyoto's kitchen; closes early evening.

    Map · about 1.3 h

Day 5Nara day trip

  1. 09:00

    🌿 Nara Park

    Deer crackers from the stalls; deer bow back.

    Map · about 2.5 h
  2. 12:00

    🏛️ Todai-ji

    The giant Buddha hall.

    Map · about 1.3 h

Day 6Last day in Osaka

  1. 09:00

    🏛️ Umeda Sky Building

    Open-air rooftop walkway.

    Map · about 1 h
  2. 10:30

    🍜 Shinsekai

    Kushikatsu: no double dipping!

    Map · about 1.5 h

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