14 days in Kansai Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): have fun and explore at Kids Plaza Osaka and then don't miss a visit to Kuromon Market. On the next day, observe the fascinating underwater world at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and then get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Japan.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Osaka trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Osaka is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time to Japan Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Koya-cho.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kongobu-ji Temple, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Koya, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Koyasan Danjo Garan. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Ichijo-in Temple, indulge in some personalized pampering at Healing Space Koyasan Uguisu Seitaiin, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Koyasan Okunoin, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kodai-in Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Eko-in Temple.

To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Koya-cho online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Osaka to Koya-cho takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nara.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Experience YAMATO.

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Traveling by car from Koya-cho to Nara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Kyoto.

Kyoto is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sanjusangendo Temple, visit Arashiyama, and see the interesting displays at Kyoto International Manga Museum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Kyoto sightseeing planning site.

Getting from Nara to Kyoto by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Kobe.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): get to know the resident critters at Kobe Animal Kingdom, deepen your understanding at Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, admire the natural beauty at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, then take in the views from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and finally head outdoors with Matsue Swimming Beach. On the next day, examine the collection at Kobe Fashion Museum, see the interesting displays at Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, take a stroll through Kitano Ijinkan-gai, then see the interesting displays at Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, then make a trip to Nunohiki River Valley, and finally wander the streets of Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown).

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Traveling by train from Kyoto to Kobe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Kyoto in July: highs in Kobe hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Osaka.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, then stop by Jikko Japanese Knife Shop Namba Skyo, then wander the streets of Dotombori District, and finally wander the streets of Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): enjoy breathtaking views from Kuchu Teien Observatory, then make a trip to Hep Five Ferris Wheel, and then admire the striking features of Izumisano Furusato Machiya House.

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You can drive from Kobe to Osaka in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Kobe in July, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Osaka: temperatures range from 37°C by day to 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.