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WAYFARER Shinsaibashi

Minami

￥53,498

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Oct 5 - Oct 9

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Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)

Basic convenient accomodation with essentials.

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KABIN Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

￥60,692

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Nov 10 - Nov 13

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Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)

Clean, cool, friendly staff

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Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

￥57,690

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Nov 10 - Nov 13

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Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)

The staff and facilities at the hotel were wonderful and would definitely return with my family and recommend to others.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

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From Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park Sightseeing Day Tour

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Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

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Kyoto: Table-Style Tea Ceremony at a Kyo-Machiya

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Popular places to visit

The deer in Nara know how to bow and are everywhere. Very interesting experience!

Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Todaiji Temple

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Todaiji Temple. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Isui-en Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Isui-en Garden, a lovely green space in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara's near proximity to the cities of Kyoto and Osaka makes it an easy side trip in anyone's Kansai itinerary. And although most people come to Nara for the roaming (but tame) deers and the historical temples, Nara park offers a lot of hidden gems that I would recommend devoting a whole day to enjoy a trip to Japan's first permanent capital.
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Take for example, Yoshikien Garden: it is a mere walking distance away from Todaiji temple and yet it is almost always missed by tourists. Foreign travelers can avail of the free entrance just by showing their passports. The moss garden

Yoshiki-en

You can find out about the history of Nara when you stop by Yoshiki-en. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

4 days ago at this tiny shrine near to Todaiji which is the first in Nara to bloom. A world of differences in 3 days as Osaka & Kyoto are now in full bloom! This picture was taken on Mar 3.

Himuro Shrine

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Himuro Shrine. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Nara National Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nara National Museum in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.