Itinerary
Kansai's Heart: Icons & Quiet Corners
7 days · 23 stops · ¥250,000–¥400,000
Sun, Aug 2 – Sat, Aug 8
Seven days based in Osaka, exploring Kyoto's greatest hits and Nara's hidden trails — all by train, all on a budget, with a local's sense of timing to beat the crowds.
Days
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Osaka
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at KIX · Sun, Aug 2 · from JFK · 4 travelers
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 · 1 night
Sun, Aug 2 → Mon, Aug 3 · 4 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
今宮戎神社
Stay ~45 min
Imamiyaebisu Station
A peaceful shrine for good fortune, tucked away from the Namba bustle — a quiet start to your Kansai adventure.
~15 min on foot
15:00
EXPLORE
千日前道具屋筋商店街
Stay ~1h
Namba Station
Wander Osaka's kitchenware alley — plastic food samples and chef-grade knives make free window-shopping a delight.
~16 min by taxi (or metro)
16:16
EXPLORE
大阪市中央公会堂
Stay ~30 min
Naniwabashi Station
A Neo-Renaissance beauty on the river — free to admire outside, and lovely when it lights up at dusk.
Getting around
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JR West Kansai Area Pass
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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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
¥11,000–¥19,000 / person / day
¥310,000–¥535,000 total for 4 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥12,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 22 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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