Explore the rich arts, culture, and history of Kyoto and Osaka over four days.

Kyoto

Osaka

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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