日本
Welcome to your first Japanese adventure! This 10-day itinerary is designed for culture and food lovers arriving at Kansai International Airport near Osaka. You'll experience the spiritual heart of Japan in Kyoto's ancient temples, the cutting-edge energy of Tokyo, the historical resonance of Nara and Hiroshima, and the vibrant local food scenes throughout. With a moderate daily budget of ¥15,000 per person, you'll stay in comfortable business hotels and dine at excellent local restaurants while discovering what makes Japan unforgettable.
Some links below are affiliate links: if you book through one we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes what we recommend. How this works.
This is a 10 days plan starting in Osaka. Answer one more question — your daily budget — and we'll write the same kind of day-by-day plan for you.
Yes. This itinerary includes 3–4 shinkansen journeys (Osaka–Kyoto, Kyoto–Tokyo, Tokyo–Hiroshima or Nara). A 7-day JR Pass (¥29,650) covers the Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka triangle and pays for itself in 2–3 round trips.
Yes, comfortably. This budget covers a mid-range business hotel (¥8,000–10,000), meals at local restaurants (¥3,000–4,000), and paid attractions (¥1,000–2,000). Street food and convenience stores keep costs lower.
Spring (late March–April, cherry blossoms) and autumn (October–November, clear skies) are ideal. Summer is hot and humid; winter is cold but less crowded.
Use the Haruka Express train (¥3,600, 75 minutes) directly to Osaka Station, or take a bus (¥2,500–3,000). Both are direct and tourist-friendly.
Use local IC cards (Suica/Icoca, rechargeable) for trains, buses, and convenience stores. Within Kyoto and Tokyo, subways and buses are frequent and affordable (¥170–220 per ride).