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Day 6 then continue learning about the city’s
history at the 6th-century Shitenno-ji
Delve into Kyoto’s past at the Imperial (p221). As the sun goes down, leave the
Palace (p195), learning its history on a
free tour. At lunchtime, make a beeline to past behind and head to the top of the
bustling Nishiki Market to fuel up before sleek Conrad Osaka – with epic city views,
embarking on the Philosopher’s Walk this is the perfect cocktail spot.
(p208). It ends at Nanzen-ji (p194), where
you can enjoy a traditional matcha tea. Day 9
Round off your day sampling different
sakes at the Jam Sake Bar (p192). Start by exploring Osaka’s subterranean
National Museum of Art (p219), then
Day 7 make your way to Michelin-starred
Kashiwaya (www.relaischateaux.com)
Spend your final morning in Kyoto at the for lunch in a tradi tional tearoom-style
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (p198) and the setting. Next, head to the distinctive
glittering Kinkaku-ji (p199). Enjoy a quick Umeda Sky Building for panoramic views
tofu meal at nearby Maboya (9-1 Kinugasa from its Floating Garden Observatory
Somoncho) before boarding the train to (p220). In the evening, explore the retro
Osaka (p218). Head into lively Dotonbori in charms of the Shinsekai district, famed
downtown Osaka for dinner and drinks – for its narrow lanes and old school bars.
Tachinomi Nikou (p221) is a top option.
Day 10
Day 8
Spend today in Nara (p214), just a one-
Spend the morning exploring Osaka Castle hour train ride from Osaka. Pick up picnic
(p218). For lunch, sample marinated eel at supplies near the station before heading
Unagi Nishihara (4-12 Kita Shimmachi), to Nara Park to visit Todai-ji (p216). After
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