Itinerary
Osaka's Pulse & Kinosaki's Stillness
7 days · 17 stops · ¥150,000–¥250,000
Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14
Seven days tracing a perfect arc from the neon-lit backstreets of Osaka to the willow-lined canals of Kinosaki Onsen, with autumn leaves and hot springs as your companions.
Days
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Hozenji Yokocho
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 · 5 nights
Sun, Nov 8 → Fri, Nov 13 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
法善寺横丁
Stay ~45 min
Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
A lantern-lit alley of weathered wooden facades — your first taste of old Osaka, minutes from the Namba bustle.
~1 min on foot
17:46
EXPLORE
道頓堀
Stay ~2h
Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
Osaka's iconic canal-side spectacle — catch the Glico sign at golden hour, then dive into a side street for takoyaki.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Osaka · Days 1–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Kinosaki Onsen · Day 6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Osaka · Day 7
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
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
¥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 16 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. 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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