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We’ll be spending 10 days in Japan together! • 5 days in Osaka • Day trips to Kyoto and Kobe • 5 days in Tokyo Arrival in the evening of November 14, 2026. We’ll be based in Osaka for the first five days of the trip, using it as our home base while taking two day trips to Kyoto and one day trip to Kobe. After that, we’ll head to Tokyo (Ikebukuro) for the final five days to experience a mix of modern city life, amazing food, and nightlife. Departure on November 24, 2026. Please see airport & hotel recommendations below…

Flight

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Kansai International Airport serves the Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe regions. Built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, it’s modern, spacious, and easy to navigate. It’s about: 45–60 minutes to Osaka 75–90 minutes to Kyoto Transportation options include: JR Haruka Express Train Airport limousine bus Taxi If you’re starting your trip in Osaka or Kyoto, this is the most convenient airport to fly into

Hotel

Hearton Hotel Kita-Umeda

Osaka, Osaka 531-0072, Japan
 

Hotel

MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi NORTH

Osaka, Osaka 542-0081, Japan
 +81 6-4708-7852

Great for large groups and families

Hotel

Takuto Hotel Shinsaibashi

Osaka, Osaka 541-0059, Japan
 

Great for large groups and families

Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda

Osaka, Osaka 530-0012, Japan
 +81 6-6292-7686

Hotel

Hotel Nikko Osaka

Osaka, Osaka 542-0086, Japan
 +81 6-6244-1111

Hotel

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

Toshima City, Tokyo 171-8505, Japan
 

Just a 3 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, Hotel Metropolitan is ideally located for conveniently visiting all the major tourist spots. An airport shuttle service is also available at time of departure.

Hotel

Tokyu Stay Ikebukuro

Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan
 +81 3-3984-1091

Hotel

Sunshine City Prince Hotel

Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan
 +81 3-3988-1111

Hotel

MIMARU TOKYO IKEBUKURO

Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan
 +81 3-5927-8877

Hotel

APA Hotel Ikebukuro Station North Entrance

Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan
 +81 570-016-011

Flight

Haneda Airport (HND)

Haneda Airport is Tokyo’s most convenient international airport, located just about 30 minutes from central Tokyo. It’s clean, efficient, and incredibly easy to navigate — a perfect introduction to Japan. From Haneda, you can take: Airport limousine bus Taxi Train (Keikyu Line or Tokyo Monorail)

Flight

Narita International Airport (NRT)

Narita International Airport is a common arrival airport for long-haul flights from the U.S. It’s located in Chiba Prefecture, about 60–90 minutes from central Tokyo, depending on transportation. Transportation options into Tokyo include: Narita Express (N’EX) – Direct train to major Tokyo stations Keisei Skyliner – Fast service to Ueno and Nippori Airport limousine bus Taxi (most expensive

Travel Note

Klook

Website to book airport shuttles, hotels & activities

Travel Note

Agoda

Website to book airport shuttles, transportation, hotels & activities