Upon arrival at Kansai International Airport, you will clear the international arrivals process in the following order; quarantine and immigration, baggage claim, customs. Then you will exit to the Arrivals hall.

Here you have two options. One; you can take JR or Nankai Line to the closest station to your hotel. Second; you can take the Airport Limousine to the city center.

Private airport transfer is also possible with us. 25,000 JPY with a sedan car. For groups ask price.

Start your exploration of Osaka with the visit to the city’s most prominent symbols - Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle was build by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who succeeded in unifying the entire country in the 16th Century. The inside of the castle has been made into a museum; there is even a corner where you can try on the costume of a warlord. A panoramic view of Osaka City can be seen from the observation deck on the 8th floor. The castle grounds now form a large tree-filled park. Only a 10 minute walks from Tanimachi 4-chome Subway Station or JR Morinomiya Station. (Open until 4:30pm / Adults \600).

Osaka has a long history as one of the oldest seaports in Japan and has flourished as a window open to the culture and the goods of the Asian continent and is known for its bargain shopping and delicious restaurants. For entertainment and shopping the Umeda and Namba districts have it all. Umeda, centered on Umeda Station, has a number of modern arcades which are always teaming with visitors and shoppers.

The Namba area boasts a 700-metre long arcade leading to the Dotombori River, a man-made canal completed in 1615. In the Edo Period, the area along the river was the city’s amusement quarter where five theatres entertained the citizens. Today, theses theatres are still there, though transformed into cinemas and comedy halls. Dotombori is even busier at night, glittering with colorful neon signs and extravagant restaurant decorations, and alive with ‘pop’ music. The night life may keep you awake until the early hours.

Universal Studios Japan or Koyosan can be also one another option for you to choose in Osaka.

Here you can start to discover the on of the most beautiful city, Kyoto. Kyoto is the most and historical city of Japan. For explore Kyoto you really have to be well organized because there are so many beautiful things to see in Kyoto. This can be the easiest way for you to spend a good day in Kyoto.

You can take Kintetsu or Keihan line from your station to Nijo.　Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun. & national holidays, visit Higashi Honganji Temple instead). Walking in the Higashiyama area will be a great time. From nearby Maruyama Park head south where you will come across an array of small and large temples and shrines. Make your way to Kiyomizu Dera (Temple) (\300 yen / open 6:00am-6:00pm) along the attractive winding road lined with colorful souvenir and curio shops. Kiyomizu Dera is famous for its giant wooden Butai (stage) overlooking panoramic views of Kyoto and its main hall purely constructed of wood and supported by huge columns and beams without the use of a single nail, screw or bolt.

In the evening stroll through Gion; Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. Gion is the one place in Japan where you may see Geisha or Maiko walking between appointments. As darkness falls watch the traditional lanterns gradually come to life and you wander down tiny alleys housing restaurants offering a variety of tempting cuisine.

A full day of sightseeing awaits you in Nara. Here, you can find peace of mind and natural beauty as you uncover the many treasures of Japan’s former capital (710-784AD).

From Osaka you can catch Kintetsu Line from Namba and make your way to Nara with a limited express train. (40 Minutes)

After arriving Nara station you will be right in Nara Park, here you’ll be surrounded by impressive World Heritage listed cultural assets. Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden architecture, houses the ‘Giant Buddha’ that soars 16 meters in height - a star attraction (\500 / open approx. 8:00am-4:30pm). Return to Nara Station via Nara-machi, an old precinct full of traditional houses, shops and tearooms in calm and pleasant surroundings, giving a good contrast to the great temples and old burial mounds.

Afternoon you can catch JR train from JR Nara Station to Horuyuiji Temple. Horuyuji is a large temple south of Nara which houses the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Amazing architecture will make you impressed that no nails used for its construction. At the end you can make your way back to Osaka from Horuyuiji with JR Express train.

On this day you can start discovering Tokyo starting from the Imperial Palace.

Consider visiting the Imperial Palace & East Garden. The Imperial Palace now stands on the site once occupied by Edo Castle from which the Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan. Now, it is the residence of the Imperial Family.

The main entrance is approached by the elegant Nijubashi Bridge (Double Bridge) which is open to the public on special occasions.

The Higashi Goen (East Garden) is graced with flowers and blossoms each season; an ideal place for relaxation. (Open 9:00am-16:00pm / Closed Monday & Friday & New Year holidays / Admission free.)

To access Imperial Palace & East Garden make your Station and board the JR Yamanote Line train to JR Tokyo Station (5 stops / 12 minutes / 260 yen). The grounds are a 15 minute walk from the west side of JR Tokyo Sta.

On this night you can enjoy the Kabuki the traditional Japanese art of theatre.

This morning take a trip to Meiji Shrine - Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his consort. This area is covered by an evergreen forest of 120,000 trees, 365 different species, which were donated by people from all over Japan. On weekends, you may encounter a Japanese wedding ceremony.

To access Meiji Shrine make your way to JR Shinagawa Station and board the JR Yamanote Line train to JR Harajuku Station (6 stops / 13 minutes / 160 yen). Meiji Shrine is a 2 minute walk from JR Harajuku Station.

Yoyogi Park, located to the south of the Meiji grounds, is where Tokyo’s talented sub-culture meets and performs (weekends). Regular acts include Elvis impersonators, magicians, dancers and rock bands.

For lunch, explore the selection in the side alleys off Takeshita Dori - the lively street (weekends) that prides itself as the font of “new teenage Tokyo street fashion.” Bargain hunters will enjoy a visit to ‘Daiso’ to delight in what you can buy for only 100 yen!

From Harajuku Station it is only one stop south to Shibuya Station (exit via Hachiko-Guchi Exit). Shibuya is an area popular among young people and rich in cinemas, cafes, restaurants, department stores, fashion-store buildings and boutiques.

Later in the day, make your way to JR Shinjuku Station - the largest and busiest train station in Japan. From the West Exit walk 10 minutes through the high-rise business district to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Building to ponder the commanding views of the city from its 45th story observation deck. The night view is breathtaking! (9:30am-10:30pm / free entry)

Continue your exploration of Tokyo by boarding a JR Yamanote Line train to the Ameyoko Ueno Markets. The long market lanes run from JR Okachimachi Station to JR Ueno Station. This area used to be a thriving flea market immediately after the end of the WWII. There are over 500 shops that sell everything from basic foods to high-class imported goods at reasonable prices, and thus it is always crowded with shoppers.

To access Ameyoko Ueno Markets make your way to JR Shinagawa Station and board the JR Yamanote Line train to JR Okachimachi Station (8 stops / 16 minutes / 160 yen).

In the nearby Ueno Park, there is a concentration of cultural institutions such as the first zoo in Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo Cultural Hall, National Western Art Museum, National Science Museum and Tokyo National Museum, all offering recreation and relaxation for the citizens. With its 1000+ cherry trees, Ueno Park is the most popular cherry blossom viewing point in Tokyo.

Next, board the Ginza Line subway train from Ueno Station to Asakusa (Subway) Station to the nearby Sensoji Temple (popularly known as Asakusa Kannon Temple), Tokyo’s oldest and most impressive temple is said to have been founded in the 7th century. Nakamise Dori, the colorful shopping promenade, extends from Kaminarimon Gate to Hozomon Gate and is an excellent place to buy everything from kimono to traditional sweets. Positioned across the road from Kaminarimon Gate the Asakusa Rickshaw tour guides await to guide you around the area by rickshaw (10min. \3000 / two people).

Later in the day board the Tsukuba Express train from Asakusa (Tsukuba) Station to Akihabara. Akihabara boasts the largest area of electronic appliances and devices in the world. Here, the very latest in technology and system compatibility is available to both the Japanese and foreign market.

For returning to the Kansai Airport you can catch Nankai line from Namba or JR from Osaka station. You can also use the Airport Limousine from Umeda and Namba.

Private airport transfer is also possible with us. 25,000 JPY with a sedan car. For groups ask price.