PART 3 – OSAKA DAY 1 Last breakfast at Comfort Inn before checking out. Our train arrived on schedule. We arrived at our hotel after an hour ride. As it was still early and the rooms were not ready, the staff allowed us to drop off our luggage at the reception and look after it …
December 2025
Exploring Japan Golden Route Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Jan 2025 Part 2
PART 2 – KYOTO DAY 1 This morning, we took the 11 am Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station. The Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo to Osaka is the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan’s busiest bullet train route. The fastest trains, called Nozomi, take about 2 hours and 30 minutes, but are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. For Japan Rail …
Exploring Japan Golden Route Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Jan 2025 Part 1
Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka Planning your first trip to Japan? You’ve probably heard people talk about the “Golden Route.” It’s the classic trail that takes you from Tokyo’s neon buzz to Kyoto’s old-world charm and finally to Osaka’s foodie heaven. And honestly? It’s popular for a reason — this route gives …


