2 days Kyoto with Arashiyama Itinerary from Osaka | Japan
2 days Kyoto Itinerary from Osaka
This 2 day Kyoto itinerary leaves Osaka at 5:00 AM to arrive in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by 7:00 AM, stay overnight in Kyoto and return to Osaka the following day by 5pm. This also considers the check in and check out time for your hotel, the travel time between tourist spots and the trains and bus rides to take.
Must see Kyoto tourist spots such as Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji (Golden and Silver Pavilion), Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nanzen-ji Temple, Nijo Castle, Philosopher’s Walk, Pontocho Alley, Sagano Scenic Railway, Tenryuji Temple, Togetsu Bridge and others destinations to be considered.
Travelling today or planning for a 2 day itinerary from Osaka to Kyoto? Learn more about Kyoto Tourist Spots, bus and train routes, and a custom made route map. This 2 day itinerary is designed especially of 2 or 3 days Kansai Thru Pass users.
For this itinerary, it is best to leave your item in a coin locker once you arrive in Kyoto rather than proceeding to the hotel but if your hotel is near the train station, you can leave the baggage at the hotel and just check in after 2 or 3pm. If coming places other than Osaka, you can consider this overnight Kyoto Itinerary from Tokyo.
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Day 1 Kyoto Itinerary
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| Time | Tourist Spot | Description | Duration | Train/Bus Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Depart from Osaka Namba | Catch the earliest train to Arashiyama. | 1.5 hours | From Osaka Namba, ride the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line subway to Osaka / Umeda Station, then take the Hankyu Kyoto Line (Local, Semi or Limited Express) to Katsura Station then transfer to the Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station. All these trains are covered by the Kansai Thru Pass. |
| 7:00 AM | Togetsukyo Bridge | Enjoy the scenic bridge and river views. | 15 mins | From Hankyu Arashiyama Line, cross the the Togetsukyo Bridge. You can also ride the boat to enjoy the river. |
| 7:30 AM | Tenryu-ji Temple | Admire one of the World Heritage Sites and gardens of the Tenryu Ji Temple. | 1.5 hours | Continue Walking towards the Ternyu Ji Temple |
| 8:30 AM | 2 hour | Walk to Tenryuji Temple, or take Kyoto City Bus 11 to Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae | ||
| 09:30 | Arashiyama Bamboo Grove | Walk through the serene bamboo forest. | 30 mins | Walk to Togetsukyo Bridge |
| 10:00 | Sagano Scenic Railway | Take a relaxing train journey through the picturesque scenery. | 1.5 hours | Walk to Sagano Scenic Railway Torokko Arashiyama Station |
| 11:30 | Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) | Visit the stunning golden temple. | 1.5 hours | Take Kyoto City Bus 11 to Kinkakuji-michi |
| 13:30 | Fushimi Inari Taisha | Explore the famous shrine and hiking trails. | 2 hours | |
| 15:30 | Check-in to Hotel | Head to your accommodation in Kyoto and check-in. | – | – |
| 17:30 | Gion | Experience a traditional cultural show. | 1 hour | Walk to Gion Corner |
| 18:00 | Pontocho Alley | Enjoy the atmospheric narrow alley with traditional restaurants and bars. | 2 hours | Walk to Pontocho Alley |
| 20:00 | Return to Accommodation | Head back to your accommodation in Kyoto. | – | – |
| Time | Tourist Spot | Description | Duration | Train/Bus Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Depart from Accommodation | Head to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. | – | – |
| 07:00 | Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Visit the iconic wooden temple and enjoy the view. | 2 hours | Take Kyoto City Bus 207 to Kiyomizu-michi |
| 09:00 | Philosopher’s Walk | Take a leisurely stroll along the canal. | 1.5 hours | Walk to the starting point of the Philosopher’s Walk |
| 10:30 | Nanzen-ji Temple | Explore the picturesque temple and gardens. | 1.5 hours | Walk to Nanzen-ji Temple |
| 12:00 | Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple | Admire the beautiful autumn foliage (if in season). | 1 hour | Walk to Eikando-michi bus stop |
| 13:00 | Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) | Visit the elegant silver temple and its gardens. | 1.5 hours | Take Kyoto City Bus 5 to Ginkakuji-michi |
| 14:30 | Nijo Castle | Explore the historical castle and gardens. | 1.5 hours | Take Kyoto City Bus 5 to Nijojo-mae |
| 16:00 | Return to Accommodation | Head back to your accommodation in Kyoto. | – | – |
| 17:00 | Head to Kyoto Station | Prepare to depart for Osaka. | – | – |
| 18:00 | Depart from Kyoto Station | Catch a train back to Osaka Namba. | – | – |
| 19:00 | Arrive in Osaka Namba | End of the itinerary. | – | – |
Map
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Map
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Esaka to Nakamozu (Osaka Subway) Map
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Map
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Station List
Station List: Esaka – Higashimikuni – Shin-osaka – Nishinakajimaminamigata – Nakatsu (Osaka Metro) – Umeda (Osaka Metro) – Yodoyabashi – Honmachi – Shinsaibashi – Namba (Osaka Metro) – Daikokucho – Dobutsuen-mae – Tennoji – Showacho (Osaka) – Nishitanabe – Nagai (Osaka Metro) – Abiko (Osaka) – Kitahanada – Shinkanaoka – Nakamozu (Osaka Subway)
Namba (Osaka Metro) Station
Terminal: Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT)
Line: Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tourist Spot/s: Dotombori Zaza Zaza Comedy Live Dotonbori (Dotombori) Hozenji Yokocho Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street Tombori River Cruise Tombori River Jazz Boat Wonder CruiseTennoji Station
Line: JR Hanwa Line, JR Kansai Main Line Yamatoji Line (Nara-Namba), Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, JR Osaka Loop Line, JR Hanwa Line (Tennoji-Wakayama)
Tourist Spot/s: Abeno Harukas Keitakuen Garden Kojiro Hayashi Presents Ching-Dong Traditional Japanese Music Stage Shitennoji Temple (Chushingaran Hombo Garden)
Tennoji Station
Line: JR Hanwa Line, JR Kansai Main Line Yamatoji Line (Nara-Namba), Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, JR Osaka Loop Line, JR Hanwa Line (Tennoji-Wakayama)
Tourist Spot/s: Abeno Harukas Keitakuen Garden Kojiro Hayashi Presents Ching-Dong Traditional Japanese Music Stage Shitennoji Temple (Chushingaran Hombo Garden)Namba (Osaka Metro) Station
Terminal: Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT)
Line: Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Tourist Spot/s: Dotombori Zaza Zaza Comedy Live Dotonbori (Dotombori) Hozenji Yokocho Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street Tombori River Cruise Tombori River Jazz Boat Wonder Cruise
Check the Route Map if you need to commute from Esaka to Nakamozu (Osaka Subway).
You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along Osaka Metro Midosuji Line here.
Tourist Spots along Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Esaka to Nakamozu (Osaka Subway)
Tourist Spots / Buildings and Roads along Osaka Metro Midosuji Line include/s
Abeno Harukas
Dotombori Zaza Zaza Comedy Live
Dotonbori (Dotombori)
Hep Five Ferris Wheel
Hozenji Yokocho
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
Keitakuen Garden
Kincho Stadium
Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Kojiro Hayashi Presents Ching-Dong Traditional Japanese Music Stage
Nagai Botanical Garden
Osaka Museum Of Natural History
Osaka Science Museum
Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street
Shitennoji Temple (Chushingaran Hombo Garden)
Teamlab Osaka
The National Museum Of Art Osaka
Tombori River Cruise
Tombori River Jazz Boat
Tower Slider (Tsutenkaku)
Tsutenkaku Tower(Observation Deck)
Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien Observatory
Wonder Cruise
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Map
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line OsakaUmeda (Hankyu Line) to Kyoto-Kawaramachi Map
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Map
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line Station List
Station List: OsakaUmeda (Hankyu Line) – Juso – Minamikata (Osaka) – Sozenji – Awaji – Kamishinjo – Aikawa (Osaka) – Shojaku – Settsushi – Minamiibaraki (Hankyu Line) – Ibarakishi – Sojiji – Tonda – Takatsukishi – Kammaki – Minase – Oyamazaki – Nishiyama-Tennozan – Nagaokatenjin – Nishimuko – Higashimuko – Rakusaiguchi – Katsura – Nishikyogoku – Saiin – Omiya (Kyoto) – Karasuma – Kyoto-Kawaramachi
Check the Route Map if you need to commute from OsakaUmeda (Hankyu Line) to Kyoto-Kawaramachi.
You can also check the full list of Tourist Spots along Hankyu Kyoto Main Line here.
Tourist Spots along Hankyu Kyoto Main Line from OsakaUmeda (Hankyu Line) to Kyoto-Kawaramachi
Tourist Spots / Buildings and Roads along Hankyu Kyoto Main Line include/s
Hep Five Ferris Wheel
kinkakuji temple
Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Nineizaka (Ninenzaka)
Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien Observatory
Hankyu Arashiyama Line Route Map
Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama (Hankyu Line) to Katsura Map
Hankyu Arashiyama Line Map
Tourist Spots along Hankyu Arashiyama Line from Arashiyama (Hankyu Line) to Katsura
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