Japan: Osaka, Nara-shi and Ōtsu + 2 more

• City & culture
• 10–15 days
• Balanced pace

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8 million, spread across 223 square kilometres in the Kansai region. Nara-shi is a city in Japan designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting its profound historical and cultural significance. Ōtsu is a city on the shores of Japan's largest lake, positioned as a natural gateway between two of the country's most visited destinations. Gifu is a city in central Japan with a population of over 400,000, strategically positioned between some of the country's most visited destinations.

Why it works

Rather than one city, this threads Osaka, Nara-shi and Ōtsu and more into a single trip, so you see more of Japan in one go. Spend longest wherever suits you.

The route

Your itinerary

1. 1Osaka1–2 nights
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2. 🚗 Drive Osaka → Nara-shiFind car hire in Nara-shi via EconomyBookings
   2Nara-shi1–2 nights
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3. 🚗 Drive Nara-shi → ŌtsuFind car hire in Ōtsu via EconomyBookings
   3Ōtsu1–2 nights
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4. 🚗 Drive Ōtsu → GifuFind car hire in Gifu via EconomyBookings
   4Gifu1–2 nights
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5. 🚗 Drive Gifu → NagoyaFind car hire in Nagoya via EconomyBookings
   5Nagoya1–2 nights
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