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Top 10 Usual Tourist MISTAKES in OSAKA & KYOTO, Japan

The Poor Traveler® — Sat, 10 May 2025 11:43:20 +0000

Many of those who travel to Japan for the first time go to Osaka. It serves as the primary gateway to Kansai Region and it has a lot to offer to tourists. Along with that, travelers also often go to Kyoto on the same trip since it is Osaka’s neighboring city. These two neighboring cities

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KYOTO DAY TOUR FROM OSAKA: A DIY ITINERARY

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:33:45 +0000

Despite being worlds apart in terms of what it has to offer to tourists, Kyoto often goes with Osaka, like yin and yang, bread and butter, and RuPaul and Michelle Visage (LOL). Sure, you can always enjoy just one, but it feels oddly incomplete without the other. Yet, they often sit on either end of

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WHICH IS THE BEST? Kansai Thru Pass, JR Pass, Osaka Amazing Pass, ICOCA

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:51:25 +0000

ICOCA, JR WEST PASS, OSAKA AMAZING PASS, and KANSAI THRU PASS? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Which is the best for you? In this post, we break down all these options to help you figure out which is the one that you need for your travel! If I tally all the inquiries we get about traveling around

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Sample OSAKA- KYOTO ITINERARY with Budget Estimates: 1-6 Days

Joshua Berida — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:22:40 +0000

Here are sample recommended DIY OSAKA-KYOTO itineraries for 1 DAY (layover), 2 DAYS (overnight), 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, and 6 DAYS with breakdown of expenses, train pass recommendations, and other travel tips. Kansai is an interesting region to explore especially for first-time travelers in Japan. It has many modern, cultural and historic attractions

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How to Get from OSAKA TO KYOTO: By Train & By Bus

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:00:15 +0000

Osaka and Kyoto are two of the most famous destinations in Kansai Region and Japan in general. Oftentimes, people visiting Osaka will never pass up the chance to do a day trip to Kyoto since it will only take them about an hour by train to reach it. While Osaka is more about tempting gastronomic

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KYOTO TRAVEL GUIDE: Budget Itinerary, Things to Do

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:42:56 +0000

This KYOTO TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG is your one-stop source of Kyoto travel tips. In this post, we put everything we know about Kyoto, Japan, including train passes, tour recommendations, and public transportation directions. We also included a sample DIY KYOTO ITINERARY with cost estimates and breakdown of expenses. It was mid-summer when I set foot

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TRAVELING WITH KIDS: 10 Asian Destinations for the Whole Family

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:37:12 +0000

With affordable airfare popping up left and right, travel has become a more realistic goal for many. Some have the privilege to travel for work, others relish traveling with friends, and a good number of adventure junkies crave solo backpacking. But being raised in a family-oriented culture, I often think about returning to certain places

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Sample OSAKA-KYOTO-NARA-KOBE DIY Itinerary: 4, 5, 6 Days

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:01:11 +0000

The Kansai Region is the perfect destination if it’s your first time in Japan. It is rich in cultural heritage, evident in the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that dot its map, yet its biggest city, Osaka, also feels undoubtedly modern and futuristic. It also prepares you for the craziness and fast pace of

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Sample JAPAN ITINERARIES with Estimated Budget: 4, 6, 7, 8, 15 Days

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 25 May 2017 12:27:31 +0000

Here are some sample DIY Japan itineraries for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto for 4 DAYS, 6 DAYS, 7 DAYS (1 WEEK), 8 DAYS, and 15 DAYS. Each DIY itinerary has its own recommended minimum budget to help you manage your finances well. This post covers only Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. If you’re looking for sample

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JAPAN MULTI-CITY TOUR: How to Plan a Budget Trip

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:27:25 +0000

It was as though life was preparing me for Japan. When I was a High School sophomore and our History teacher assigned everyone in class a country for a report, I was given Japan. When I was a college sophomore, I was assigned Japan in both our World Cinema and Asian History classes. When my

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12 Asian Destinations for FIRST-TIME SOLO BACKPACKERS

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 16:33:39 +0000

In 2012, I traveled solo for the first time in my life. I still remember how scared I was before the trip. With only a small backpack, a Neil Gaiman book, a thousand dollars, and a will to get out of my comfort zone, I boarded the plane to Bangkok. As I was checking in,

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