Osaka and Himeji — 3 days

Osaka in depth, then a day trip to Himeji. Day-by-day itinerary: Osaka Castle; Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine; Himeji.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Osaka Castle

• Osaka Castle — Osaka
• Dōtonbori — Osaka
• Shitennō-ji — Osaka

Day 2 — Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

• Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine — Osaka
• Kuromon Market — Osaka
• Umeda Sky Building — Osaka

Day 3 — Himeji

• Trip to Himeji — Osaka → Himeji
• Himeji Castle — Himeji
• Kōko-en Garden — Himeji