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2 days · Mid-range · Shin-Osaka Station
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Kansai Thru Pass (2-day)
¥4,380 (~$29) · Unlimited rides on Keihan, Hankyu, Hanshin, Kintetsu, and other private railways in Kansai region
Your itinerary uses Keihan Main Line, JR lines, and Kintetsu Nara Line extensively; individual fares would cost about ¥2,800, saving roughly ¥1,580 over 2 days.
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Japan Rail Pass (7-day)
¥50,000 (~$333) · Unlimited travel on JR lines nationwide for 7 consecutive days
Your 2-day Kansai itinerary uses mostly local trains and private railways; total JR fares would be under ¥3,000, making this pass extremely wasteful.
Day 1
≈ ¥7,300 (~$49)(transport ¥2,200 (~$15) · fees ¥600 (~$4) · meals ¥4,500 (~$30))
Keihan Main Line + JR Kansai Airport Line — Kansai Thru Pass saves money on mixed private/JR routes today.
Start: Shin-Osaka Station
09:00
09:30
Breakfast
Shin-Osaka Station Cafe
JR Shin-Osaka Station central concourse, 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
Recommended: Morning sandwich set + coffee (¥680–¥980)
Starting point
Grab quick breakfast before heading to first pilgrimage spot
JR Tokaido Line to Kyoto, then JR Nara Line to Inari Sta., 45 min total
10:15
12:15
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Naruto: Shippuden
Climb early to avoid crowds; best photos at the tunnel entrance
Keihan Main Line to Chushojima Sta., 8 min + 5 min walk
12:45
13:45
Lunch
Teradaya Ryokan Restaurant
263 Minamihamachō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto
Recommended: Kyoto-style kaiseki lunch set (¥2,800–¥4,200)
Historic ryokan with traditional Kyoto cuisine overlooking the river
Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo, then Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama, 35 min + 8 min walk
14:30
15:15
Bamboo Grove Path
Naruto: Shippuden
Morning light filters best through bamboo; very crowded after 2 PM
Walk 10 min uphill from Bamboo Grove
15:30
16:30
Arashiyama Monkey Park
61 Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto
Great views of Kyoto from the mountaintop; ¥600 entrance fee
View on Google MapsHankyu Arashiyama Line to Karasuma, then subway to Kyoto Sta., 40 min
18:15
19:15
Dinner
Ganko Sushi Kyoto Station
JR Kyoto Station Bldg 10F, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
Recommended: Chirashi sushi set (¥1,800–¥3,500)
Station building location — 2 min walk to Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
2 min walk
19:30
Check in at Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
Kyoto Station area
Day 2
≈ ¥6,800 (~$45)(transport ¥1,800 (~$12) · fees ¥1,200 (~$8) · meals ¥3,800 (~$25))
Kintetsu Nara Line + JR Kansai Line back to Shin-Osaka — individual tickets sufficient for today's route.
08:00
08:45
Breakfast
Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande Breakfast
Hotel lobby — 31 Higashikujo Nishisanno-cho, Minami Ward, Kyoto
Recommended: Japanese-Western breakfast buffet (¥1,800)
In the hotel
Book breakfast with room; includes Kyoto specialties like yudofu
Kintetsu Kyoto Line to Yamato-Saidaiji, then Kintetsu Nara Line to Kintetsu Nara, 45 min + 5 min walk
Walk 10 min through Nara Park
11:30
12:30
Todaiji Temple
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara
Giant Buddha statue; ¥600 entrance fee included in daily budget
View on Google MapsWalk 15 min to Nara shopping street
13:00
13:45
Lunch
Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding Honpo
15 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara
Recommended: Daibutsu pudding + karaage set (¥1,200–¥1,800)
Famous Nara pudding in Buddha-shaped jars; perfect Instagram spot
Kintetsu Nara to Yamato-Saidaiji, then JR to Himeji, 90 min total
15:15
17:45
JR Sanyo Line to Shin-Osaka, 15 min direct
18:00
18:00
Dinner
Shin-Osaka Station Bento
JR Shin-Osaka Station ekiben shop, 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
Recommended: Kansai specialty ekiben (¥800–¥1,500)
Grab final meal at departure station — perfect for train/flight snack
Goal: Shin-Osaka Station
Good for an overnight stay
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