Explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara with your family in 7 days of fun-filled adventures!

Kyoto

Nara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

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.

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

33-m. waterfall amid deciduous trees, with a modest hike & plentiful seating at the base.

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

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

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