We are travelling to Japan during first two weeks of October. Please suggest the itinerary tips
Our itinerary is
Osaka 2nd -4th
Kyoto 4th -7th
Tokyo 7th-9th
Fujikawaguchiko 9th-11th
Tokyo 11th -14th early morning return flight.
Below is detailed itinerary
Day1//2-10// Thursday
Reach Osaka Kansai International Airport
Complete Immigration and then move out for metro.
Take Nankai Line (orange gate )
from Kansai Airport Station to Tenngachaya via Izumisano Station.
From Tengachaya don’t exist but search for Osaka Metro Transfer Gate and then take Osaka Metro Sakaisuji line
After two stop go to Ebisucho station.
Attractions to be covered:
Sunset: 5:40 pm
– Tempozan giant ferris- reach by 4:30
– Osaka aquarium- last entry by 7
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Day 2//3-10//Friday
Leave by 6 am mino park
Katsouji (f)
Osaka castle (last entry 5 pm) (f)
Umeda sky building ( last entry 3 pm)
Dotonbori
Wonder cruise
Tsenkaku (last entry 7:30 pm) to be adjusted if Time allows
Dine in- 1-chime-1-15 Wakae higashimacha osaka
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Day 3//4-10//Saturday
Osaka to Kyoto- hykunu line – kyo train garaku
Schedule time table
https://www.hankyu.co.jp/kyotrain-garaku/en/service#timetable
• Reach hotel ~4 PM, check in.
• Evening Walk (Higashiyama & Gion)
• Kenninji + serain
• Yasaka Pagoda (iconic photo spot at sunset/blue hour)
• Yasaka Shrine (lit beautifully at night)
• Stroll Hanamikoji Street (Gion) – possible maiko/geisha sightings.
• Dinner at Pontocho Alley or riverside.
• If time/energy → short walk along Kamogawa Park / Kamo River.
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Day 4// 5th Oct//Sunday Day (Trip: Uji + Arashiyama alt)
Uji + Western Kyoto (More Kyoto variety)
• Morning: Train to Uji → Byodoin Temple (UNESCO site on 10 yen coin) + tea tasting.
• Afternoon: Continue to western Kyoto →
• Adashino Nenbutsuji Bamboo Forest (peaceful alternative to crowded Arashiyama grove).
• Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple (quirky 1200 rakan statues).
• If time → short Hozugawa River boat ride from Kameoka → Arashiyama.
• Evening return → Return to city → relax along Kamogawa River / Kamogawa Park (locals hang out here).
• Dinner nearby.
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Day 5//6th Oct// Monday (Eastern Kyoto + Riverside Evening)
Morning
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple (must-see, vibrant with morning light).
• Eikando Temple (lovely garden, peaceful atmosphere).
Afternoon
• Take train to Kibune → relax at riverside café with kawadoko (deck over river).
train to Amanohashidate (~2 hrs one way).
• Explore sandbar view from cable car + bike/walk across the pine-covered path.
• Return evening (~7 PM).
Day 7 Reach Tokyo
Team Labs Planets
Day 7 Disney Sea
Day 8
Travel to Fujikawaguchiko
Day 9
Kamakura Day Trip
Day 10,11
Tokyo Asakusa, Shibuya, Akihabara, Tokyo Skytree etc
We are a couple from India travelling on theee dates.
If someone wants to catchup then feel free to ping us or dm.
by hummingBird_7192