Osaka~Kyoto 2-Day, 1-Night Travel Route

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: Three cities packed into a day and a half

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Day 1: Osaka Castle + Universal Studios

08:30 Arrive at Osaka Castle Park
• Leisurely stroll → Enter the Tenshukaku (main keep)
• Enjoy the garden, bridges, cherry blossom paths, or autumn foliage paths within the park
• Many great photo spots!

10:30 Depart Osaka Castle → Head to Universal Studios
• Train: From Tanimachiyonchome Station → transfer at Nishikujo Station → Universal City Station

11:30 Enter Universal Studios
• After entry: Tour Harry Potter zone → Minions → Jurassic World → Mario World
• Lunch: Food court inside the park or reserved restaurant
• Allow at least 6 hours including shopping time

18:00 Exit → Dinner (Recommended restaurants around Universal CityWalk)

19:00 Travel to Kyoto
• Universal City Station → Nishikujo Station → Osaka Station → Take JR Shin-Kaisoku to Kyoto Station (about 1 hour)

20:30 Check in at Kyoto accommodation
• Recommended: Gion/Higashiyama area for a charming stay
• After check-in, take a night stroll nearby or enjoy a beer from a convenience store

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Day 2: Kyoto Charming Walk

08:30 Stroll through Gion Street
• Quiet in the early morning
• If you want to try on a kimono, reservations are recommended

10:00 Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
• Slowly explore the alleys, tea houses, and shops on the way
• Must take photos from the temple’s observation deck

12:00 Stroll through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka alleys
• Traditional tea houses, souvenir shops, pottery stores

13:00 Lunch: Uji matcha specialty café or Yudofu (tofu dish) restaurant
• Examples: Iori Café, Yudofuya Okamura

14:30 Head to Kyoto Station → Airport or return to Osaka
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Travel Summary
• Day 1: Osaka Castle → USJ → Travel to Kyoto
• Day 2: Kyoto walk → Kyoto Station → Return home