Osaka Kyoto Nara Travel Guide

Planning a family trip to Kansai?
This Osaka Kyoto Nara travel guide covers sample itineraries, hotel tips, and must-see highlights—perfect for first-time visitors.

Kansai Travel Guide

Where to Stay

Our Family Reviews & Tips ー Based on our real experiences as a family of three, we’ve listed the pros, cons, and helpful tips for each hotel.

Kaden Sho Kyoto Review

Stay at a stylish onsen hotel in Arashiyama.
This review shares our family’s experience and tips
for a relaxing stay with kids.

Korean hot pot dishes cooking at a restaurant in Tsuruhashi, Osaka – explore unique Osaka day trips from Kyoto.

Tsuruhashi Area Guide

Explore Osaka’s Korean Town—famous for food, culture, and easy access to major cities.
Great stop for families between Kyoto & Nara.

Child feeding a deer in Nara Park – classic family activity featured in Japan family trip Osaka Kyoto plans.

Nara Day Trip & Hotel Guide

Visit deer parks, temples, and gardens on a relaxing day trip from Kyoto or Osaka. Includes hotel suggestions for family-friendly stays in Nara.

Plan Your Trip

Itineraries, hotel tips, DPA guide, and crowd hacks—everything you need for a smooth visit.

Entrance gate to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka – one of the top things to do in Osaka Kyoto Nara with family.

USJ & Tsuruhashi
1-Day Plan

Spend a day at USJ and enjoy a local food stay in Tsuruhashi.
Our 1-day plan shares tips for a smooth and fun visit.

Walking through the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto – iconic stop for Japan family trip Osaka Kyoto.

Fushimi Inari
1-Day Plan

Hike through red torii gates at
Fushimi Inari Shrine—easy to access from Kyoto, Osaka, or Nara.

Peaceful path through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, Kyoto – top thing to do in Osaka Kyoto Nara with kids.

Arashiyama
2-Day Plan

Discover bamboo forests and river views. A perfect short trip in Kyoto for nature, temples, and family-friendly fun.

Helpful Links

Find official resources and helpful tools for planning your Osaka, Kyoto &Nara travel.

JAPAN RAIL PASS

Book your JR Pass for travel across Japan—perfect for Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara trips.

Kintetsu Ride Ticket

Check availability and book local train passes to access Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka easily.

Klook

Book tickets for USJ and local tours—easy planning for Kansai family trips.