Traveling within tokyo, osaka and tokyo.

Hi there,

It certainly can be done, though the questions you may ask yourself here are, what do I want to see/do in Kyoto/Osaka and is the travel time worth it to me.

A one way Tokyo - Kyoto is about 160min, while a one way Tokyo - Osaka is 180.

A JR Pass would be well worth it if you do, as it covers the trip using the Shinkansen bullet trains and one return already is enough to break even.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Thanks Daniel-san. It does help especially a first time traveler to Japan. Well i am still studying about the go and see in osaka and kyoto. Not sure yet whats the best main attraction at booth place. Sorry to ask, whats actually hyperdia do? 😁

Hyperdia is an online time table service. Its very handy to plan travel in Japan but also times a bit of time to learn.

I see. I still have 7 month to go to study. Do you have any suggestion of what to do in osaka n kyoto in february. Its still winter right?

That's plenty of time.

It will still be winter by then but there's plenty to see. In Kyoto I like Kyomizu dera temple, Gion, Kawaramachi, ishiki Market, Arashiyama, Uji, Fushimi Inara, the list goes on.

In Osaka, Namba/Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori are all close together and its perfect to experience the local atmosphere.

Is it ok to include visit to Universal Studio Japan in my itinirary? Thanks in advance Daniel. Will deffinately ask again if I have any inquiry

Ezy

Yes, you can certainly include Universal. Keep in mind though that you will at least want half a day to explore it.

Hello Daniel-san. I am so excited because in 2 weeks time I am going to Japan.. yayy!! How ever I would like to ask you 1 thing. I have already purchase JR pass. How am I getting to OSAKA from TOKYO. Appreciate your help

Ezy

Hi Ezy!

That's simple, first travel to Tokyo station. From there you can use any Hikari bullet train to Shin-Osaka.

Enjoy the ride!
Daniel