A complete guide to sightseeing around Osaka ✅ A guide to using public transport and trains 🗺

#Transportation-related information Previously, we introduced a guide to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka and a gourmet map, but this time we've put together a guide to Osaka's transportation and surrounding sightseeing spots! For this trip, we planned to visit USJ, which we had been longing for, as the main focus, while also touring Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. By using Osaka as our base and taking day trips to nearby cities every day, we were able to save the trouble of packing 😎 📍 Kyoto | Visiting the thousand-year-old capital Kyoto has a strong historical atmosphere, and famous places such as Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and the Kamo River are not to be missed! 🚃 Transportation You can get from Osaka to Kyoto in the following ways: ✅ JR Kyoto Line (Special Rapid): Osaka Station → Kyoto Station (about 30 minutes)🚅 ✅ Hankyu Kyoto Line: Umeda Station → Kawaramachi Station (about 40 minutes)🛤 ✅ Keihan Main Line: Yodoyabashi Station → Gion-Shijo Station (about 50 minutes)🚋 For travel within Kyoto city, the Keihan train or city bus is convenient. Check Figure 4 for details! 📍 Nara | The ancient capital where you can interact with deer When you think of Nara, you think of deer🦌! If you have deer crackers, the deer will come to you. In particular, we recommend baby deer without antlers, which are safe! 🚃 Transportation You can get from Osaka to Nara in the following ways: ✅ JR Yamatoji Line (Rapid): Osaka Station → Nara Station (about 50 minutes) 🚆 ✅ Kintetsu Nara Line: Osaka Namba Station → Kintetsu Nara Station (about 40 minutes) 🚋 (This is closer to the tourist spots!) Check out spot information such as Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Figure 6! 📍 Kobe | Enjoy the exotic atmosphere of a port town Kobe is a city with attractive sea views and exotic atmosphere. You can enjoy a different atmosphere from Kyoto and Nara. Kobe beef and bread & cafe culture are also famous, making it a great place for gourmet tours! 🚃 Transportation You can get from Osaka to Kobe by the following means: ✅ JR Kobe Line (Special Rapid): Osaka Station → Sannomiya Station (about 20 minutes)🚅 ✅ Hankyu Kobe Line: Umeda Station → Kobe Sannomiya Station (about 30 minutes)🛤 ✅ Hanshin Main Line: Osaka Umeda Station → Kobe Sannomiya Station (about 35 minutes)🚋 For Kobe's train stations and major tourist attractions, please refer to Figure 8! 📍 Osaka Universal Studios Japan (USJ)🎢 When talking about Osaka, USJ is a must! Before visiting, check the Japanese holidays and long school holidays to avoid crowds. 🚇 Transportation ✅ JR Yumesaki Line: Osaka Station → Universal City Station (about 15 minutes)🚆 ✅ Subway + JR: Umeda Station → Nishikujo Station (transfer) → Universal City Station For detailed tips on USJ, check out our previous post! ✈️ Kansai International Airport (KIX) Kansai Airport is a little far from Osaka city, and it takes about 45 minutes to an hour to get there. 🚃 Access to Osaka city ✅ Nankai Electric Railway: Kansai Airport Station → Namba Station (about 40 minutes)🚋 ✅ JR Kansai Airport Rapid: Kansai Airport Station → Tennoji Station / Osaka Station (about 50 minutes)🚆 ✅ Limousine bus: Go directly from the airport to Umeda / Namba / Tennoji🚌 If you don't like trains, we also recommend the limousine bus! 🔹 Summary 🔹 📍 Kyoto → History and shrine tours (JR, Hankyu, and Keihan are convenient) 📍 Nara → Interact with deer (access by JR and Kintetsu) 📍 Kobe → Port town and gourmet trip (direct JR, Hankyu, and Hanshin) 📍 Universal Studios Japan → 15 minutes by JR from Osaka city 📍 Kansai Airport → Access by Nankai Electric Railway, JR, and limousine bus