Travel idea in Japan: Osaka – Kyoto – Tokyo
Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children
Travel themes
Asia
Japan
Travel outside Europe
Tour & City Break
Rail Journeys
March departures
Itinerary and included services
Osaka
Air transportation from Henri Coandă Airport to Kansai Airport (Osaka, Japan)
Private transfer from Kansai Airport to Hotel Keihan Kyobashi GRANDE by SEDAN vehicle
2 nights accommodation at Hotel Keihan Kyobashi GRANDE, Osaka
Transfer from Hotel Keihan Kyobashi GRANDE to Osaka City Center by MPV vehicle
Sightseeing ticket Osaka Sky Vista Open Top Double-decker Bus in Osaka
Osaka → Kyoto
Transportation from Osaka City Center to Kyoto City Center
Transfer from Kyoto City Center to Noku Kyoto Hotel by CAR vehicle
Kyoto
3 nights accommodation at Noku Kyoto, Kyoto
Sightseeing ticket Sky Hop Bus Kyoto Hop-on Hop-off Bus in Kyoto
Transfer from Noku Kyoto to Kyoto Train Station by CAR vehicle
Kyoto → Tokyo
Train journey from Kyoto Train Station to Tokyo Train Station (rail journey – shinkansen experience)
Transfer from Tokyo Train Station to Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo by MPV vehicle
Tokyo
3 nights accommodation at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, Tokyo
Sightseeing ticket Sky Hop Bus Tokyo Hop-on Hop-off Bus in Tokyo
Transfer from Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo to Narita International Airport by SEDAN vehicle
To fully enjoy this Japan circuit, I recommend several useful English-language guides and books. For general planning and overview, Japan and Tokyo from the Lonely Planet collection or DK Eyewitness guides Japan, Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka are excellent, offering detailed maps and clear photographs. For local traditions and history, Culture Smart! Japan and A Geek in Japan by Hector Garcia provide valuable insights into social norms and cultural differences. For a deeper exploration of the visited cities, Kyoto City of Zen and Tokyo on Foot are highly recommended. For historical background, A Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements offers a concise and accessible overview. On the practical side, a Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary by Lonely Planet is helpful for daily interactions, while digital resources such as Japan Guide and Navitime Japan are excellent complements for train travel and navigation.
