Japan Guide
A 9-day journey through Japan — from Kyoto's ancient temples and Kumamoto's volcanic gorges to Fukuoka's yatai stalls and Tokyo's neon-lit megacity.
Arrive at Osaka → Kyoto
Route
Arrive into Osaka and transit directly to Kyoto on the Hello Kitty Haruka express train to explore its historic eastern districts.
Highlights
• Stroll through the iconic preserved stone-paved streets of Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka lined with traditional wooden buildings (shops typically 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM). • Visit the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple known for its massive wooden stage overlooking the city (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM). • Explore the beautiful Zen temple grounds, stone gardens, and bamboo groves at Kōdaiji Temple (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, last entry 4:30 PM). • Enjoy a scenic walk through the narrow lanes of Kyoto's traditional Higashiyama merchant district (most shops close by 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM). • Spend your evening winding through Gion, keeping an eye out for glimpses of geishas or maikos heading to evening appointments.
Overnight
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
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