Like this trip?
Build your own in a minute — free, no credit card.
Itinerary
Osaka and Kyoto: Icons and Hidden Treasures
7 days · 16 stops · ¥100,000–¥200,000 · 2 views
Explore the bustling streets of Osaka and the tranquil temples of Kyoto, balancing popular attractions with serene escapes.
Days
Mc681 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
Osaka
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at KIX · Sun, Sep 20 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Osaka · 4 nights
Sun, Sep 20 → Thu, Sep 24 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
心斎橋筋商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Osaka-Namba Station
Perfect for an evening stroll after arriving in Osaka, offering a mix of shops and local eateries to explore. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and perhaps sample some street food.
~24 min by train
18:54
EXPLORE
Event岸和田だんじり祭
Stay ~3h
Catch the thrilling float races of this historic festival, happening today. It's a unique spectacle that showcases local culture and community spirit.
Getting around
🚄
JR Pass
Your route spans 2 prefectures — a 7-day JR Pass (from ¥50,000) covers shinkansen and most express trains between these stops, paying for itself with 2–3 long-distance journeys.
Compare JR Pass options →01 / 07
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥18,000–¥29,500 / person / day
¥125,000–¥205,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥7,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 15 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
Before you go
Everything you need, sorted.
Stay Connected
Japan eSIM delivered instantly to your phone — 5% off with code HIDDENJAPAN.
Get yours
Get Around
✓ Matched to your route
JR West Kansai Area Pass
View this pass
Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
Browse ryokans
Travel Light
Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
Book delivery
Travel Safe
Insurance that actually covers adventurous travel — hiking, onsen, ski slopes.
Get covered
Save on Exchange
Spend yen at the real mid-market rate. Saves real money on a 2-week trip.
Open free
Hidden Japan may earn a small commission on purchases — at no extra cost to you.
Your turn
Plan a trip like this — free
This itinerary was built by AI from 1,100+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.
No credit card · 3 AI trips a day on the free plan.