Japan Trip 2016: 10D9N Autumn in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara & Arima

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Autumn, is for the Momiji or maple leave foliage, with multicolour of the leaves, overlapping one another, creating a beautiful scene. Also, it does known as a romantic season to me.

I really have a thing in autumn and hence, another round of autumn trip for me with the family. Just came back from Kyoto Osaka not long ago; physically here but my heart and soul are still left in Japan. How am I going to go over this lovesick?!!!

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Meanwhile, check out the highlight of my trip here while I am working out with the detailed posts.

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Kyoto + Osaka + Nara + Arima

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5
In KL/
Kyoto
Uji/
Kyoto
Kyoto/
Yamazaki
Kyoto/
Osaka
Osaka
Breakfast/
Brunch
Flying with AirAsiaHotel breakfast/
konbini
Hotel Breakfast/
Nishiki market
Hotel Breakfast/
konbini
Hotel breakfast
See
Shop
Uji
Kobataen
Tour to Tea Plantation
History of Japanese Green Tea
Yamazaki Distillery Arashiyama
Togetsu-kyo bridge
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Bamboo forest
Nonomiya Shrine
Universal Studio Japan
Butterbeer
LunchKatsuzen RestaurantKonbini Saga Tofu IneMel’s Drive In
Tea
See
Shop
Byodoin Temple
Patisserie Yuji
Fushimi Inari
Daimaru
Teramachi & shin kyogoku shopping arcade
Kiyomizudera Jojakki-Ji
Sagano Sightseeing Tram
Kinkaku Soft
Kinkaku-ji
Universal Studio Japan
Universal City Walk Osaka
DinnerKyoto Ramen TakabashiAgotsuyu Shabu Shabu Yamafuku
Chao Chao Gyoza
Daimaru Food HallDaiki Suisan Sushi – Go -Round (Kaitensushi)
See
Shop
Daimaru
Teramachi & shin kyogoku shopping arcade
Don Quijote Umeda
SupperTsujiri
Konbini
Konbini
StayKaede GuesthouseKaede GuesthouseKaede GuesthouseSuper Hotel UmedaSuper Hotel Umeda

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Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10
InOsaka/
Nara
Osaka/
Arima
OsakaOsaka/
KIX
KIX/ KL
Breakfast/
brunch
Hotel breakfastHotel breakfastHotel breakfastHotel breakfastKonbini
See
Shop
Nara Park
Kofukuji
Yoshikien Garden
Todaiji Temple
Nene-bashi Bridge
Arima Town
Floating Garden Umeda Osaka castle
Lunch 麺闘庵全寿庵ごんそば元祖たこ焼き会津屋
Kuromon Market
Kuromon marketFlying Home 🙁
Tea
See
Shop
Nakatanidou Mochi
Higashimuki Shopping Arcade
Sennichimae Doguyasuji
Shopping Street
Dotombori
Don Quijote Namba
Kin No Yu
Hankyu Umeda
Namba
Shinsaibashi
Dotonbori
Santa maria
Shinsekai
Tsutenkaku Tower
Rinku Premium Outlet
KIX
DinnerDouraku DotomboriYakiniku MYokozuna Shinsekai Honten Kamakura
See
Shop
Dotombori KIX shops
SupperPablo Cheese Tart
Stay Super Hotel UmedaSuper Hotel UmedaSuper Hotel UmedaKIX Nikko Hotel

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First timer to Japan? Language barrier?!
Fear not because with this handy VisonData pocket wifi, you will be able to reach to your destination without fail using the map and location; understand what the things said by translating them, check out what are the restaurants available nearby and etc.

What I love most on Visondata’s device:
– Small and handy, I can just put in my pocket.
UNLIMITED data!!!
– Super long lasting battery; I hardly rely on the powerbank.
– Sharing up to 5 pax, which is just right for the whole gang of us who were on the trip.
– The line was super smooth and fast! Love it max that we kept spamming the social feeds with photos and live scene.
– Wide coverage! We went to small small area up the mountain and etc, we were still able to connect. We didn’t find any disruption at all.
– Collect and return at convenient spots.
– Just too good that I must introduce to you all.

Honestly speaking, oversea’s wifi is the best invention ever!!! Priced very affordable too. Remember to book at Visondata and collect yours before travelling.

Highlight of the trip

1. Learn about green tea varieties in Uji

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2. Check out the building that is featured on the 10 yen coin

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3. Eat matcha desserts at matcha’s origin place.

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4. Cheers in the local whiskey distillery

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5. Be a master in Japanese Whisky

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6. Run through the Torii Gate

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7. Mesmerize the beauty of Togetsukyo Bridge
Every season has its beautiful sight.

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8. Sip up the smooth cup of % Arabica Coffee

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9. Momiji fever in Jojakki-Ji

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10. Eat Tofu Ryori after zen-ing

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11. Check out the strong bamboo

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12. Ride on the sightseeing tram for the scenic view that legs couldn’t reach

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13. Catch more of the autumn foliage in Kiyomizudera

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14. Slurp up the bling bling ice cream

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15. And see the shimmering golden pavilion

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16. Eat shabu shabu during the cold weather

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17. Ends the night with an ice cream

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18. Savour the great dishes in Kyoto’s Kitchen

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19. Into the wizarding world and let the spell practising begins

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20. Dance in the RE-BOOOOOOOORN party!

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21. Celebrate the early Xmas with the legendary Xmas tree that ranked number 1 among the Top 10 Christmas trees to see in your lifetime
It is the Guinness World Records Record Holder as having the most lights on an artificial Christmas tree.

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22. Feed the beauties in the park

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23. Going zen at Todaiji

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24. Find the hidden udon in Nara

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25. Soak in the Golden Hot Spring water

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26. Slurp up the handmade soba

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27. Hop up to the Floating Garden

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28. Savour like a king in Osaka’s Kitchen

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29. Sail on the Santa Maria along the Osaka Bay

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30. Check out the happening Shinsekai night

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31. Visit the famous Osaka Castle
And dive in the history of this castle in real this round

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32. Dance under that golden tree

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33. Savour the marble beef slices

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34. Slurrrrp up bowls of ramen
Because every ramen house has their uniqueness

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35. Taste all the local seasonal fruits

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36. Also eat / drink all the limited edition stuff

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37. Shop till you drop in Rinku Premium Outlet and KIX

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Japan, you WOW my heart

I will do the detailed write ups according to the area soon. Drop me a note on where you wanna read first. 

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18 thoughts on “Japan Trip 2016: 10D9N Autumn in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara & Arima”

    • let me minus out the personal spending ie, shopping as well.
      it is roughly rm 3800 for accommodation, transport (exclude air ticket) and food (exclude that matsusaka beef meal ya, it was around rm 300+ per pax). if our currency is better, it will be cheaper.

  • Your sharing about Visondata pocket wifi is very helpful! I’ve clicked the link, so you bought it in Malaysia before leaving? I thought only can buy this in Japan

    • Hi Fatin,
      yes i actually get the device from Malaysia.
      you can actually get the pocket wifi before heading off to your trip. it will be more convenient coz once you landed, you can straightaway use the device. dun have to wait until passing the immigration and getting touch with the local pocket wifi rental place. 🙂

  • Hi ! Found your blog very useful when planning for my autumn trip this year.Can I ask how is Kaede guesthouse in terms of location?Is it easy to get a bus ?Can I walk to the train station with my luggage to take a train to Osaka?I’m interested in staying at the same guesthouse.Thanks.

    • Hello Huey Jeng. Thanks for the compliment and hope you find this page useful.
      Kaede Guesthouse is consider a good location as it is near to nishiki market and reachable in walking distance. however, i find it quite hard to locate. i took a cab to the guesthouse and the taxi driver took some time to locate it. Paid for about 800yen from Kyoto Station to the guesthouse.
      got familiar with the area next day and we find it pretty easy to locate.
      It is not so possible to walk from guesthouse to train station (the journey can be quite long on walking). i will suggest you to take the bus from the nearest bus station to train station with your luggage along.

  • Hi Ai Wei,

    I plan to travel to Kobe from Osaka Namba Station. Can i know where you purchase your Arima & Rokko Day Pass? Does it cover train to/fro from Osaka?

    Thanks
    Jas

      • Hi Ai Wei

        Thanks so much for your quick reply.

        Can I know which part of Namba Station you purchase the Arima & Rokko pass?

        1 more question please, do you know what time the shops at Higashimuki Shopping Street normally closed?

        Your blog is really very helpful in my planning to Japan ?

        Thanks
        Jas

        • Hi Jas. I am sorry. I got the pass from Umeda. Not Namba

          Thanks for ur compliment. Not too sure what time Higashimuki shopping street close. I left the place at around 4pm, they were still open.

  • Hi Ai Wei,

    No worries… do you recall which part of Umeda you purchased the pass?

    Sorry to keep asking, info found on internet is not very clear. It only mentioned sales at Stationmaster’s office in Umeda without any address.

    • Hi Jas, No worries. I’m happy to help out here. I think I got it at Hankyu Tourist Center in Hankyu Umeda Station. Let me double check and see if I got more information on it. It took me a bit of time to locate the place for ticket though. Not easy Cz the station is really huge!

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