Kyoto
Uji Day Trip: Tea, Temples and Riverside Japan
Explore Uji beyond a quick matcha stop with this full-day itinerary covering Byodoin Temple, a local lunch, the…
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Kyoto
Nara
Nara Beyond the Deer: A Different Day Trip
A different Nara day trip from Osaka combining Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Nara Park, traditional yomogi mochi, Yoshino kudzu cuisine,…
Hyogo
Himeji Day Trip: More Than Just the Castle
Discover how to spend the perfect day in Himeji from Osaka. Visit Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, enjoy local…
Hyogo
Kobe Day Trip: The Perfect One-Day Route from Osaka
Follow an efficient Kobe day trip from Osaka through Kitano, Nankinmachi, the Former Foreign Settlement, Meriken Park and…
Osaka
Minoh Falls: Osaka’s Easiest Nature Escape
Escape central Osaka for an easy riverside walk to Minoh Falls, with a temple, forest café and local…
Osaka
Osaka on a Rainy Day: A Full-Day Indoor Itinerary
Discover Osaka without letting the rain ruin your plans. This mostly indoor one-day itinerary connects local history, art,…