10-day Osaka, Kyoto, Nara Itinerary (Autumn)
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1130hrs: Arrived at Kansai International Airport.
> Collect public transport passes from HIS counter.
1315hrs: To Osaka City, Airbnb Accommodation (1hr 30mins).
Midosuji Street (check out Sculpture Street).
Dotonbori (Osaka's most famous district)
> Glico running man signboard.
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Daiso.
Osaka Ohsho, Dotonbori store (known as "King of Gyoza").
Back to Airbnb.
0730hrs: To Nara (1hr 30mins).
Nara Park (famous park filled with wild deers).
Todaiji Temple.
Higashimuki Shopping Street.
> Nakatanidou (famous mochi pounding).
Back to Osaka.
Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan.
Ippudo Ramen.
Dotonbori (check out the huge 3D signboards).
Don Quijote Ferris Wheel (called Ebisu Tower).
Uncle Rikuro Cheesecake.
Back to Airbnb.
0730hrs: To Kyoto (1hr).
Fushimi Inari Shrine (temple).
> Famous red torri gates.
> Torri gate-covered 5km trail leads to Mount Inari, standing at 233m.
Walden Woods (cafe).
Heian Jingu Shrine.
Blue Bottle Coffee.
Byodoin Omotesando (matcha food street).
> 蛸Q (matcha takoyaki, matcha gyoza).
> お肉のはりよし (matcha potato croquette).
Kyoto Ramen Street (9 best ramen shops around Japan).
> Bannai Shokudo.
Back to Osaka.
Back to Airbnb.
0830hrs: To Osaka Castle (1hr).
Osaka Castle.
Kuromon Market (known as "Osaka's kitchen").
Naruto Taiyaki Hompo.
Hozenji Temple.
America Village (streetwear and vintage American fashion).
> Alice on Wednesday (Alice in Wonderland concept store).
> Kogaryu Takoyaki.
> Nonara Pearl (boba tea store).
Namba Yasaka Shrine.
Granknot Coffee Roasters.
Umeda Sky Building.
> Christmas carnival.
Hanamaruken, Namba store (ramen).
Back to Airbnb.
0830hrs: To Universal Studios Japan.
> Re-entry is not allowed!
> USJ started in 2001.
> "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" was added in 2014 as the
flagship attraction.
> Most popular attraction in USJ.
> Requires a timed entry ticket to enter during peak periods.
2030hrs: Leave Universal Studios Japan.
Ichiran Ramen, Dotonbori store.
Back to Airbnb.
0730hrs: To Kyoto (2hrs).
Nicotto & Mam (donut cafe).
Marukyu Koyamaen (matcha cafe).
Yamazaki Menjiro (ramen).
Toei Kyoto Studio Park (theme park and film set modeled after Edo period).
Hanami Street, Gion (Geisha district).
Yojiya Gion store (Kyoto #1 cosmetic brand, symbol of Kyoto).
Gion Kyoto Ramen.
Kyoto Tower.
Nakamura Tokichi, Kyoto Station store (matcha cafe).
Back to Osaka.
Back to Airbnb.
0800hrs: To Kyoto (1hr 30mins).
%Arabica, Arashiyama store (cafe).
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Tenryuji Temple.
Koe Donuts.
Cafe Bibliotic Hello!
Kichi Kichi Omurice.
Gogyo Ramen.
Back to Osaka.
Back to Airbnb.
0700hrs: To Kyoto (2hrs 30mins).
Good Time Coffee.
Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Chao Chao, Sanjo Kiyamachi store (known as best gyoza place in Kyoto).
Higashiyama Saryo (matcha cafe).
Higashiyama Street (matcha food street).
> Matcha steamed bun.
> Kiyomizu Kyomi (cinnamon choux puff with matcha custard filling).
> Sawawa (matcha warabimochi).
Back to Osaka.
Fue (okonomiyaki store).
Back to Airbnb.
0730hrs: To Cup Noodles Museum (1hr).
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka.
Kushiya Monogatari (kushikatsu buffet).
Nakazakicho (hipster district of Osaka).
> The Guts Coffee.
> Jam Pot (accessories shop).
> Cookie Habitat (florist).
> Atelier and Gallery (handmade accessories shop).
> Only Planet (animal figurines, accessories, decorative items).
> Granda Familio (homemade granola).
> Tad (funky fashion).
> Elulu by Jam (vintage and used fashion).
> Mikkouya (sweet potato ice cream).
Tsutenkaku Tower.
Joshin Kids Land (huge toys store).
Back to Airbnb.
0800hrs: Check-out of Airbnb.
To Namba Station to store luggage (linked to Nankai Airport Line).
Saturdays NYC (cafe).
Takoyaki Juhachiban.
Mameshiba Cafe (Shida Inu dog cafe).
Genrokuzushi, Tenroku store (belt sushi).
Back to Namba Station, collect luggage.
1400hrs: To Kansai International Airport.
1500hrs: Arrive at Kansai Airport.
1700hrs: Back to Singapore.