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9:15
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Approx. 5-minute walk
9:20
Hankyu Osaka-umeda station
Kyo-train GARAKU
A special sightseeing train decked out in modern Japanese decor. Enjoy the full atmosphere of Kyoto for additional price! No reservation necessary. *Only operates on weekends and national holidays
SPOT INFO9:32
Kyo-train GARAKU
Approx. 40 minutes by train on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
10:10
Hankyu Katsura station
Approx. 10 minutes by train on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line
10:20
Hankyu Arashiyama station
Approx. 5-minute walk
10:25
Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsukyo Bridge
An iconic spot within Arashiyama. Tourists tend to flock here during the sakura season in spring and for the foliage in autumn.
SPOT INFO10:25
Togetsukyo Bridge
Approx. 5-minute walk
10:30
Tenryu-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple
A famous temple in Kyoto that’s registered as a World Heritage Site. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery it presents in every season.
SPOT INFO10:35
Tenryu-ji Temple
Approx. 5-minute walk
10:40
Nonomiya Shrine
Nonomiya Shrine
This shrine gives out all kinds of blessings, such as luck in forging good relationships, having children, and achieving academic success. It is most famous for its matchmaking abilities, which is why it is incredibly popular amongst women.
SPOT INFO11:15
Nonomiya Shrine
Approx. 5-minute walk
11:20
Bamboo Grove
Bamboo Grove
A classic nature spot in Arashiyama. Enjoy the view of lush green bamboo stalks that seem to touch the sky as you stroll through the 400-meter path.
SPOT INFO11:45
Bamboo Grove
Approx. 15-minute walk
12:00
Togetsutei
Togetsutei
A long-established traditional Japanese restaurant founded all the way back in 1897. Enjoy all kinds of traditional Kyoto fare while admiring the scenery of Arashiyama from its windows.
SPOT INFO13:30
Togetsutei
Approx. 5-minute walk
13:35
Hankyu Arashiyama station
13:40
Hankyu Arashiyama station
Approx. 10 minutes by train on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line
13:55
Hankyu Katsura station
Approx. 10 minutes by train on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
14:10
Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi station
Approx. 5-minute walk
14:05
niki niki
niki niki
A store that offers a new way of enjoying Yatsuhashi, a local sweet made by long-established sweets maker Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten.
14:15
niki niki
Approx. 10-minute walk
14:25
Hanamikoji
Hanamikoji
A main street that goes through the Gion area and offers a Kyotoesque streetscape. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to cross paths with a maiko!
14:30
Hanamikoji
Approx. 3-minute walk
14:33
Kenninji Temple
Kenninji Temple
Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. There’s a lot of picturesque sights to see here, including the Wind God and Thunder God Screens and the Twin Dragons painting on its ceiling.
SPOT INFO14:45
Kenninji Temple
Approx. 5-minute walk
14:50
Yasui Konpiragu
Yasui Konpiragu
This spiritual spot is incredibly popular for helping people break off bad connections and welcome in new, happy relationships.
15:45
Yasui Konpiragu
Approx. 15-minute walk
16:41
Kyo-train GARAKU
Approx. 45 minutes by train on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
17:30
Hankyu Osaka-umeda station
Approx. 5-minute walk
17:35
Hiikiya Chayamachi Store
Hiikiya Chayamachi Store
This store carries a distinct Japanese air and offers a chance to savor a variety of flavors unique to Osaka.
SPOT INFO19:25
Hiikiya Chayamachi Store
Approx. 5-minute walk
19:30
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Though conveniently located at the center of Umeda, Osaka, this hotel is completely free of the hustle and bustle of the city. Its amazing location makes it a prime base for sightseeing anywhere.
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