5 days in Japan Itinerary

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji. Get a sense of the local culture at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nara Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Osaka: Kofuku-ji Temple (in Nara), Gion (in Kyoto) and Nijo Castle (in Nakagyo). There's more to do: wander the streets of Dotonbori.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Osaka road trip site .

Bengaluru, India to Osaka is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. In March, Osaka is much colder than Bengaluru - with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.