Explore Kyoto and Osaka through food, culture, and photography over a week-long journey.

Kyoto

Osaka

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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