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Osaka in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Osaka lets you add Nara or Hiroshima. Here is how to spend three perfect days in and around Japan’s food capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & food
  2. 2Day 2: Kyoto
  3. 3Day 3: Nara or Hiroshima
  4. 4City, culture & history

Day 1: city & food

See the castle and eat in Dotonbori.

Day 2: Kyoto

Visit Fushimi Inari and the temples.

Day 3: Nara or Hiroshima

Meet the deer or visit the Peace Park.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Osaka — prices per person.

Osaka Street Food Tour : Privé & gepersonaliseerd
Osaka
Osaka Street Food Tour : Privé & gepersonaliseerd
4.4(37)·3 uur
vanaf$180/ persoon
via Viator
Kyoto Hoogtepunten Privétour met Pick and Drop
Osaka
Kyoto Hoogtepunten Privétour met Pick and Drop
4.2(6)·10 uur
vanaf$505/ persoon
via Viator
Nara privétour met Pick and Drop en Engels sprekende chauffeur
Osaka
Nara privétour met Pick and Drop en Engels sprekende chauffeur
3.7(3)·10 uur
vanaf$505/ persoon
via Viator
Kyoto Nara Trip Kiyomizu-dera Tempel Fushimi Inari & Nara Park
Osaka
Kyoto Nara Trip Kiyomizu-dera Tempel Fushimi Inari & Nara Park
10 uur
vanaf$70/ persoon
via Viator
Dagtour Osaka Castle naar Nara Deer Park Group met auto en Gids
Osaka
Dagtour Osaka Castle naar Nara Deer Park Group met auto en Gids
8 uur
vanaf$1,198/ persoon
via Viator
Osaka: Kyoto Scenic Day & Night Bus Tour met diner (Kobe Beef)
Osaka
Osaka: Kyoto Scenic Day & Night Bus Tour met diner (Kobe Beef)
10 uur
vanaf$88/ persoon
via Viator
Hele dag Nara Hoogtepunten Tour met hotel pick-up en drop-off
Namba
Hele dag Nara Hoogtepunten Tour met hotel pick-up en drop-off
10 uur
vanaf$316/ persoon
via Viator
Kyoto Full-Day Private Luxury Charter vanuit Osaka | Aanpasbaar
Osaka
Kyoto Full-Day Private Luxury Charter vanuit Osaka | Aanpasbaar
10 uur
vanaf$569/ persoon
via Viator

Osaka in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Osaka?
Three days is ideal — the city and food on day one, Kyoto on day two, and Nara’s deer or Hiroshima’s Peace Park on day three, covering the city, culture and history.
What is the best day trip from Osaka for 3 days?
Kyoto is the most cultural, Nara the most charming, and Hiroshima the most moving; all are easy from Osaka by fast train.
How do I plan a 3-day Osaka itinerary?
Spend day one on the city and food, day two in Kyoto, and day three in Nara or Hiroshima, booking food tours and bullet-train trips ahead.

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