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Osaka/Kyoto, Japan 6-Day Itinerary Template (Osaka/Kyoto Theme Park 6-Day Trip)

Universal Studios Japan gets a full day here, Super Nintendo World included, followed the next day by Hirakata Park, Osaka Castle and Umeda. Kyoto is a single day out to Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama, and you keep one Osaka hotel throughout. With 6 days, 5 nights and 19 stops, each day stays light, which works well with kids or friends who mostly want the rides.

Trip overview

Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Stops
19 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $1,100approx. ¥170,000Estimate

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Sample flights

  • OutboundBR132EVA AirTPE 07:45 → KIX 11:20
  • ReturnBR131EVA AirKIX 12:55 → TPE 15:10

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at Kansai Airport

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. Haruka Express to Osaka

    Transport

    JR direct, about 50 minutes to Tennoji

    Getting there
    Haruka Express to Tennoji/Shin-Osaka, ~50 min

  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel

  4. Dotonbori Stroll

    Sights

    Glico sign, canal walk

  5. Takoyaki / Okonomiyaki Dinner

    Food

    Welcome dinner, Osaka street food

Day 2

  1. Universal Studios Japan

    Sights

    Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 09:00–21:00 (hours vary)
    Entry fee
    ¥8,900–¥11,900 (adult, date-based)
    Getting there
    JR Yumesaki Line – Universal City Station, 15 min from Osaka
    Official site

  2. Super Nintendo World

    Sights

    Mario Kart ride, interactive power-up bands

  3. Park Dinner + Night Parade

    Food

    Dine inside the park

Day 3

  1. Hirakata Park

    Sights

    Wooden coaster Elf, family-friendly rides

    Opening hours
    Daily 10:00–17:00 (weekends until 20:00)
    Entry fee
    ¥4,800 (adult, admission + rides)
    Getting there
    Keihan Railway – Hirakatashi Station, ~40 min from Osaka
    Official site

  2. Osaka Castle

    Sights

    One of Japan's three great castles

    Opening hours
    Daily 09:00–17:00
    Entry fee
    ¥600 (adult)
    Local address
    大阪市中央区大阪城1-1

  3. Umeda Shopping + Dinner

    Shopping

    Department stores, HEP Five Ferris wheel

Day 4

  1. JR to Kyoto

    Transport

    JR Special Rapid, ~30 min

    Getting there
    JR Special Rapid – Kyoto Station, ~30 min

  2. Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Sights

    Thousand torii gates, sunrise recommended

    Opening hours
    24 hours (shrine grounds)
    Entry fee
    Free
    Local address
    京都市伏見区深草薮之内町68
    Official site

  3. Kiyomizu-dera + Sannenzaka

    Sights

    UNESCO World Heritage, traditional shopping street

    Opening hours
    06:00–18:00 (night illumination seasonal)
    Entry fee
    ¥400 (adult)
    Official site

  4. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Sights

    Iconic bamboo forest, Togetsukyo Bridge

    Entry fee
    Free
    Getting there
    JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama, ~15 min

  5. Return to Osaka Dinner

    Food

    Evening meal in Osaka

Day 5

  1. Kuromon Market Breakfast

    Food

    Osaka's kitchen, fresh seafood

    Opening hours
    09:00–18:00
    Local address
    大阪市中央区日本橋2-4-1

  2. Abeno Harukas Observatory

    Sights

    Osaka sky-high panoramic view

    Opening hours
    09:00–22:00
    Entry fee
    ¥1,500 (adult)

  3. Shinsaibashi Last Shopping

    Shopping

    Fashion, souvenirs

  4. Kushikatsu Farewell Dinner

    Food

    Deep-fried skewers, Osaka specialty

Day 6

  1. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel

  2. Haruka to Kansai Airport

    Transport

  3. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping

  4. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Japanese Yen (suggest ¥60,000)
  • Credit card
  • ICOCA / Suica card (buy at airport)
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

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