{"id":7991,"date":"2019-10-01T19:02:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T19:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=7991"},"modified":"2020-08-20T21:25:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T21:25:18","slug":"kyoto-or-osaka-which-one-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/kyoto-or-osaka-which-one-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyoto or Osaka – which one to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, you’re planning a trip to Japan but don’t know whether to visit Kyoto or Osaka? I am here to make your life easier and help you. While both cities are amazing, there are some differences between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, I will compare Kyoto and Osaka based on the following criteria – transportation services, prices, tourist attractions, and accommodation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sitting in front of Osaka Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No matter which one you’ll end up choosing, I’m sure that you’ll have a great time in Japan. It’s an amazing country with so much to offer in terms of culture, cuisine, and natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osaka or Kyoto? Which one do you choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How many days will you spend in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re spending at least 5 days in Japan, you can visit both Osaka and Kyoto. In this case, I recommend spending 3 days in Osaka (including a one-day trip to Nara<\/strong><\/a>) and 2 days in Kyoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know:<\/strong> If you have the time to visit both cities, I recommend getting a Kansai Thru Pass<\/strong><\/a> and enjoy unlimited train, subway and bus rides in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. It’s a great way to save some money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have less than 5 days to spend in Japan, I’m afraid you’ll have to choose between Osaka and Kyoto. I hope that my comparison Kyoto vs Osaka will help you make the right decision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Happy in Osaka<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good to know<\/strong> – If you plan to explore more of Japan, you can enjoy unlimited train rides with the JR Pass<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan is well-known around the world for its flawless transport system. Their trains are super-fast, the subway system is impeccable and the buses work great. However, there is one big difference between Osaka and Kyoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being the second largest city in Japan, Osaka has 2 airports – Osaka International Airport (mostly used for domestic flights) and Kansai International Airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bad news is that Kyoto doesn’t have an airport. This means that most probably you’ll be flying in Japan through the Kansai International Airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While public transport is great in both cities, only Osaka has airports. I guess this time the winner is Osaka!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n