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Your Anime Pilgrimage Plan

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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✕ Not recommended for this trip

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

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JR Tokaido Line to Kyoto, then JR Nara Line to Inari Sta., 45 min total

10:15

12:15

Fushimi Inari Taisha

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Climb early to avoid crowds; best photos at the tunnel entrance

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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

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Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo, then Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama, 35 min + 8 min walk

14:30

15:15

Bamboo Grove Path

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Morning light filters best through bamboo; very crowded after 2 PM

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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

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Hankyu 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

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2 min walk

19:30

Check in at Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

Kyoto Station area

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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

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Kintetsu Kyoto Line to Yamato-Saidaiji, then Kintetsu Nara Line to Kintetsu Nara, 45 min + 5 min walk

09:45

11:15

Nara Park

Naruto: Shippuden

Feed deer with crackers (¥200); early morning is less crowded

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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

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Walk 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

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Kintetsu Nara to Yamato-Saidaiji, then JR to Himeji, 90 min total

15:15

17:45

Himeji Castle

Naruto: Shippuden

White Heron Castle inspiration for ninja fortresses; ¥1,000 entrance

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JR Sanyo Line to Shin-Osaka, 15 min direct

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

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Goal: Shin-Osaka Station

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