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Temple rooftops above the hills of Kansai

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14-day Deep Kansai

Two weeks across Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and the wider Kansai region.

Customize this trip14 days · 6 stops

A slower trip for travelers who would rather know one region well than cross the whole country. Five days in Kyoto, side trips to Nara's deer park and Himeji's castle, and time in Kobe and Osaka for the food.

  • Temples & Tradition
  • History & Heritage
  • Foodie Paradise

The route

14 days, 6 stops

  1. Kyoto5 days

    Five days, enough to leave the center for the edges.

  2. Osaka3 days

    Three nights for markets and late dinners.

  3. Nara2 days

    The old capital, its deer park, and Todai-ji.

  4. Kobe2 days

    Port city, the harbor, and the beef it is known for.

  5. Himeji1 day

    A day for the white castle, the best preserved in the country.

  6. Uji1 day

    A short ride for matcha and Byodo-in.

What stands out

  • Five unhurried days in Kyoto
  • Day trips to Nara's deer park and Himeji Castle
  • Kobe's harbor and the food it is known for
  • Matcha and Byodo-in on a side trip to Uji

Make it yours

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