Explore the best of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe in 7 days full of food and culture.

Kobe

Kyoto

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

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

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

Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.

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

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

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

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

Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining.

Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs.

Neoclassical buiding housing archeological artifacts, art & documents related to the city of Kobe.

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

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.