Discover Osaka and Kyoto with this 7-day itinerary full of culture, food, and adventure.

<p>Japan is a country with a rich culture and history, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant nightlife. Visitors can explore the ancient city of Kyoto, the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, or the tranquil countryside of Hokkaido. Sample the country's delicious cuisine, from sushi to ramen, and enjoy a night out in one of Japan's many lively bars and clubs.</p>

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Explore Osaka's vibrant streets and culinary delights.

Dotonbori

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Osaka Castle

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street

Delve into Osaka's art and culture scene.

Underground art museum, with a gift shop, showing works by noted artists in a variety of mediums.

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

Umeda Sky Building

Experience Osaka's local gems and unique foods.

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

Kuromon Market

Contemporary spa facility featuring an indoor kid's waterpark, hot tubs, spa treatments & eats.

Spa World

America-mura

A day trip to the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto.

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

Kinkaku-ji

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Gion

Discover more of Kyoto’s historic sites and nature.

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Finishing touches in Osaka before heading to Tokyo.

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Upscale mall featuring brand-name retailers, restaurants, a movie theater & rooftop garden.

Namba Parks

Arrival and exploration of Tokyo's highlights.

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Meiji Jingu

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.

7-Day Adventure in Osaka and Kyoto, Japan

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