π¦ππ― Kansai Four-Day In-Depth Tour, Japan πΈποΈπ
If it's your first time in Japan and you want to experience the authentic Japanese culture, the Kansai region, primarily Osaka and Kyoto, is highly recommended. π Head to Osaka for food, drinks, and shopping galore. π Venture to Kyoto to immerse in the tranquil ancient capital. π Visit Nara to get up close and personal with deer. π Explore Kobe to witness the million-dollar night view. After this loop, you'll have a fulfilling traditional Japanese journey. π Day 1: Kyoto Day Tour π Kiyomizu-dera: The view from here is breathtakingly beautiful all year round. The stage is made of traditional Japanese wooden structures, elevated 13 meters above the ground. π Sannenzaka and Ninen-zaka: These areas are lined with wooden old houses on both sides of the road, housing many Kyoto specialty shops. π Fushimi Inari Taisha: The largest and oldest shrine in Kyoto, it enshrines the god of rice and sake, and foxes as messengers, making it an interesting place with fox motifs everywhere. π Arashiyama: Don't miss the changing natural scenery and the retro small train. π Day 2: Nara Day Tour π TΕdai-ji: The temple houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues, and the Great Buddha Hall is the world's largest wooden structure. π Nara Park: An iconic park in Nara where you can feed the cute deer. Some deer even bow after eating your offerings πββοΈ π Wakakusa Mountain: This mountain is of moderate height, but from the second stage, you can overlook the entire Nara landscape. It's recommended to come up after sunset to enjoy the night view of Nara. π Kasuga Taisha: The headquarters of Kasuga Shrine β©οΈ, with its stone lanterns lining the approach, exudes an antique elegance, and is also home to many cute deer. π KΕfuku-ji: A symbol of Nara, the temple's grand architecture features the Five-Story Pagoda, the second tallest ancient pagoda in Japan. π Day 3: Free Activities in Osaka π Top shopping streets: Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, Umeda Sky Building π Top shopping spots: Universal Studios, Aquarium #JapanTravel πΎ #JapanTravelGuide π #JapanOffTheBeatenPath π€οΈ #GraduationTrip π #Overseas π #JapanWinterTravelGuide βοΈ #JapanFreeAndEasy πββοΈ #Temples π― #KyotoTemples πΈ #Osaka π’ #Kobe π #Nara π¦