Itinerary
Osaka's Soul & Kinosaki's Steam
7 days · 21 stops · ¥110,000–¥180,000
Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14
Four days uncovering Osaka's real character — from its castle and kitchen to hidden temple gardens — then three days soaking in the quiet hot-spring town of Kinosaki, with a riverfront fireworks finale.
Days
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Osaka
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at KIX · Sun, Nov 8 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Osaka · 4 nights
Sun, Nov 8 → Thu, Nov 12 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
今宮戎神社
Stay ~45 min
Imamiyaebisu Station
A peaceful shrine to the god of prosperity, tucked in the Namba backstreets — a calm start before the evening buzz.
~15 min on foot
18:00
EXPLORE
千日前道具屋筋商店街
Stay ~1h
Namba Station
Osaka's kitchenware lane, where chefs and home cooks shop for handcrafted knives and copper pots — a perfect pre-dinner wander.
~7 min on foot
19:07
EXPLORE
道頓堀
Stay ~1h 30m
Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
Your first taste of Osaka's neon soul: the canal, the giant signs, and a takoyaki stop from a street stall.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Osaka · Days 1–4
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Kinosaki Onsen · Day 5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Osaka · Days 6–7
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Getting around
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥17,000–¥29,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥205,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 20 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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