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Kii Peninsula: Ancient Trails & Coastal Onsen
4 days · 11 stops · ¥70,000–¥120,000
Sat, Oct 17 – Tue, Oct 20
Four days tracing the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, soaking in a seaside onsen town, and discovering Osaka's hidden layers — all by train and bus.
Days
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Osaka
Schedule
Day 01 of 04🛬
Arrive 12:00 · first activity from 14:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at KIX · Sat, Oct 17 · 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 · 1 night
Sat, Oct 17 → Sun, Oct 18 · 1 guest
14:30
EXPLORE
今宮戎神社
Stay ~45 min
Imamiyaebisu Station
A quiet shrine to Ebisu, god of fortune — tucked between office buildings, far quieter than the big-name temples.
~15 min on foot
15:30
EXPLORE
千日前道具屋筋商店街
Stay ~1h
Namba Station
Osaka's kitchenware alley — browse the tiny shops selling hand-forged knives, copper kettles, and plastic food samples.
~21 min on foot
17:00
EXPLORE
Eventなにわ淀川花火大会
Stay ~2h
20,000 shells light up the Yodo River — grab a spot near the riverbank early. Free entry, runs 18:30–20:30.
~20 min by train
19:20
EXPLORE
北区クラフトビールストリート
Stay ~1h 15m
Osaka-Umeda Station
Kita Ward Craft Beer Street is a vibrant area in Osaka known for its unique craft beer bars and breweries.
~21 min on foot
20:30
EXPLORE
大阪くらしの今昔館
Stay ~1h 30m
⚠ likely closed by then — usually closes ~5:00 PM; double-check before going
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station
A full-scale Edo-period streetscape under one roof — you can rent a kimono and walk the cobbles before the crowds arrive.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Osaka → Wakayama City & Kishu Coast · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Kinosaki Onsen · Days 3–4
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
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
¥14,000–¥26,500 / person / day
¥55,000–¥105,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 10 travel legs, 3 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. 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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