Explore the rich arts, culture, and cuisine of Kyoto and Osaka in a week-long adventure.

Kyoto

Osaka

Serving the greater Osaka area, this hub on a man-made island has rail access & an adjacent hotel.

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.

Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.

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

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

Airport offering domestic flights, with rail service to & from the Kyoto, Kobe & Osaka areas.

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

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

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

Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day.

Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.

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

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.