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Romantic 7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Osaka

Day 1: Arrival and Introduction

Osaka, Japan

10:00AM

Kansai International Airport

Arrive in Osaka and clear customs.

920 JPY, 45 minutes

11:30AM

Check-in at The St. Regis Osaka

Check into The St. Regis Osaka for a luxurious stay.

1,000 JPY, 15 minutes

1:00PM

Lunch at Dotonbori

Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many eateries in Dotonbori.

3,000 JPY, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Dotonbori River Cruise

Experience a relaxing river cruise in Dotonbori.

900 JPY, 30 minutes

4:00PM

Explore Shinsaibashi Shopping Street

Stroll through Shinsaibashi, a major shopping area.

Free, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M

Indulge in a romantic dinner with premium wagyu beef.

10,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 2: Cultural Exploration

Osaka, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

9:30AM

Osaka Castle

Visit the iconic Osaka Castle and its beautiful grounds.

600 JPY, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Kuromon Ichiba Market

Sample local delicacies at this bustling market.

2,500 JPY, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Explore one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines.

Free, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Tea Ceremony Experience

Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

2,000 JPY, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Kitashinchi

Dine at a high-end restaurant in the Kitashinchi area.

8,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 3: Universal Studios Japan

Osaka, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Start the day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

9:00AM

Universal Studios Japan

Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan.

7,800 JPY, 8 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at the Park

Enjoy theme park food from various stands and restaurants.

3,000 JPY, 1 hour

5:00PM

Return to Hotel

Head back to the hotel to freshen up.

250 JPY, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Umeda Sky Building

Dine with a view at the top of Umeda Sky Building.

10,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 4: Day Trip to Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

7:00AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Have an early breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

8:00AM

Train to Kyoto

Take the train to Kyoto for a day trip.

560 JPY, 30 minutes

9:00AM

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Explore the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine and its thousands of torii gates.

Free, 2 hours

11:30AM

Lunch in Gion

Enjoy a traditional Kyoto lunch in the historic Gion district.

3,500 JPY, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Visit the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

400 JPY, 2 hours

4:00PM

Return to Osaka

Head back to Osaka after a day of exploring Kyoto.

560 JPY, 30 minutes

7:00PM

Dinner at Nakanoshima

Have a romantic dinner in the Nakanoshima area.

8,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 5: Nara Day Trip

Nara, Japan

7:30AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

8:30AM

Train to Nara

Travel to Nara for a day trip.

800 JPY, 1 hour

9:30AM

Nara Park

Visit Nara Park and feed the friendly deer.

200 JPY (Deer crackers), 2 hours

11:30AM

Todai-ji Temple

Explore the majestic Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha.

600 JPY, 1.5 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Nara

Enjoy a local lunch in Nara.

2,500 JPY, 1 hour

3:00PM

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Visit the beautiful Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

500 JPY, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Return to Osaka

Head back to Osaka after a day in Nara.

800 JPY, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Hozenji Yokocho

Dine in the traditional alleyways of Hozenji Yokocho.

6,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 6: Day in Kobe

Kobe, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

9:00AM

Train to Kobe

Travel to Kobe for a day trip.

410 JPY, 30 minutes

10:00AM

Kobe Harborland

Explore the waterfront area of Kobe Harborland.

Free, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Kobe Beef Steak Ishida

Indulge in a luxurious Kobe beef lunch.

8,000 JPY, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Mount Rokko

Take a cable car up to Mount Rokko for stunning views.

1,000 JPY, 2.5 hours

4:30PM

Return to Osaka

Head back to Osaka after a day in Kobe.

410 JPY, 30 minutes

7:00PM

Dinner at The St. Regis Osaka

Enjoy a romantic dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

10,000 JPY, 2 hours

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Day 7: Relaxation and Departure

Osaka, Japan

8:00AM

Breakfast at The St. Regis Osaka

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

Included, 1 hour

10:00AM

Spa Treatment

Relax with a couples spa treatment at the hotel.

20,000 JPY, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Depachika

Have lunch at a department store basement food hall (depachika).

3,000 JPY, 1 hour

2:00PM

Last-minute Shopping

Do some last-minute shopping in Namba or Shinsaibashi.

Varies, 2 hours

4:30PM

Return to Hotel

Head back to the hotel to pack and check out.

Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Transfer to Kansai International Airport

Take a taxi to the airport for your departure.

15,000 JPY, 1 hour

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Romantic 7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Osaka

Day 1: Arrival and Introduction

10:00AM

11:30AM

1:00PM

3:00PM

4:00PM

7:00PM

Day 2: Cultural Exploration

8:00AM

9:30AM

12:00PM

2:00PM

4:00PM

7:00PM

Day 3: Universal Studios Japan

8:00AM

9:00AM

12:30PM

5:00PM

7:00PM

Day 4: Day Trip to Kyoto

7:00AM

8:00AM

9:00AM

11:30AM

1:30PM

4:00PM

7:00PM

Day 5: Nara Day Trip

7:30AM

8:30AM

9:30AM

11:30AM

1:00PM

3:00PM

5:00PM

7:00PM

Day 6: Day in Kobe

8:00AM

9:00AM

10:00AM

12:00PM

2:00PM

4:30PM

7:00PM

Day 7: Relaxation and Departure

8:00AM

10:00AM

12:30PM

2:00PM

4:30PM

6:00PM

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