Join me in this 5 day Osaka itinerary where I will be bringing you to all of the best things to do in Osaka as well as the neighboring cities of Kyoto an Nara!

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping District filled with hundreds of stylish clothing stores and beautifying cosmetic products. The perfect place for you to splurge on all your shopping needs!

The Namba Yasaka Jinja has quickly arose to become one of the most interesting temples in Osaka no doubt due to it’s large lion-shaped head structure in the middle of the shrine.

Osaka Castle Park is one of the most famous places to visit in Osaka, built in the late 1500s this castle has a lot of history and even a nice little park to have a picnic.

Sanmachi-suji, better known as Old Town Takayama, is a district in the city of Takayama that is lovingly referred to as “Little Kyoto”. The old Edo aesthetic combined with various sake breweries make this a fun little district to explore!

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-Go is a small little historical village in the Gifu prefecture of Japan that is famed for their traditional wooden and straw farmhouses known as gassho-zukuri.

Explore Gujo Hachiman, where you can find the idyllic Gujo Hachiman Castle, crystal clear water ways, Edo-style architecture, and the birth place of Japanese replica food models, Sampuru.

Come with me to explore the Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination, the largest illumination in all of Japan! A gorgeous light show located in a 230,000 square meter flower park in Nagoya city.

There are so many things to do in Kyoto, Japan. This 3 day Kyoto Itinerary is my recommendation to you of all the must-see attractions and activities in this beautiful city!

The Fushimi Inari Taisha is a famous temple shrine in Kyoto, Japan, dedicated to the Inari Okami. This shrine is home to 10,000 Torii gates and makes for a beautifully magical spot for hiking!

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are two ancient alleys located in Higashiyama Kyoto. You won’t have to look hard for these alleys as they both lead right up to Kiyomizu-dera, a famous temple in Kyoto.

Come explore Kiyomizu-dera with me, Kyoto’s most famous temple and an iconic landmark in the region. The name translates to Pure Water Temple as the complex sits upon the pristine Otowa Waterfall.

Mouriya Honten is home to the best melt in your mouth Kobe beef steak teppanyaki experience in Japan. Come with me to discover why Mouriya Honten is a must-visit destination for foodies!

Yufumabushi Shin is the best place to eat in Yufuin, famous for their tender and juicy Bungo Oita wagyu beef mabushi (clay pot rice), It’s certainly a place you cannot miss when you visit Yufuin.

Looking to experience staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan. with a private onsen bath? Join me as I help you explore what it's like to enjoy the best that Japanese hospitality has to offer!