Explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara with family-friendly activities and delicious food.

<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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Kyoto

Nara

Osaka

Arrival and explore Kyoto's historical sites.

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

Kansai International Airport

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

Kinkaku-ji

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

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

A day filled with culture and fun in Kyoto.

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

Nijō Castle

Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.

Kyoto Railway Museum

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

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Travel to Nara for a day of sightseeing.

Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.

Tōdai-ji

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.

Nara Park

Naramachi

Explore cultural gems and local favorites in Nara.

Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..

Kasuga-taisha

Founded in 1889, this national art museum features an extensive collection of Japanese Buddhist art.

Nara National Museum

Mizuya Chaya

Travel to Osaka for a fun-filled exploration.

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

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

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

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Dotonbori

Delve deeper into Osaka's food scene and attractions.

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

Osaka Castle

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

Osaka Museum of History

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

Kuromon Market

Relax and enjoy Osaka before departure.

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

7-Day Family Adventure in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, Japan

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