One Day Cultural Journey in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Uji

Day 1: Cultural Exploration

Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Uji

8:00AM

Breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba Market

Start your day with a delicious array of Japanese street food and fresh seafood at the bustling Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka.
Take a short walk or taxi to Kuromon Ichiba Market. Enjoy local breakfast delicacies.
£10, 1 hour

10:00AM

Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine

Travel to Kyoto and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vibrant torii gates lining the pathways.
Take the train from Osaka to Fushimi Inari Station. The shrine is a short walk from the station.
£3, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Nara Park

Indulge in a peaceful picnic surrounded by friendly deer at Nara Park, enjoy bento boxes or traditional Japanese udon noodles.
Take the train from Kyoto to Nara Station. Nara Park is a short walk from the station.
£15, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Todai-ji Temple in Nara

Discover the impressive Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha statue, one of the largest bronze statues in the world.
Walk from Nara Park to Todai-ji Temple.
£8, 1.5 hours

5:00PM

Tea Ceremony in Uji

End your day with a traditional tea ceremony in Uji, known for its high-quality matcha. Experience the true essence of Japanese tea culture.
Take the train from Nara to Uji Station. Participate in a tea ceremony at a local tea house.
£20, 1 hour
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