Osaka: 4 MUST DO Day Trips! | Kurashiki - Kobe - Nara- Himeiji | JR Rail Pass | Kurashiki is WOW!

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There are so many things to do in the Land of the Rising Sun. In our opinion, the ideal Japan visit MUST include a day trip or THREE out of the sprawling cities. Here are FOUR essential day trips out of Osaka that CANNOT be missed, Kurashiki, Kobe, Nara and Himeiji. The ONE MUST TRY hidden gem on this list is KURASHIKI which is a little further out in Okayama but absolutely WORTH IT. It is known for the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter which is lined with white-walled warehouses and classic architecture situated along a canal, with shops, eateries & galleries.

GETTING THERE
Tying together all of these unique and amazing places is of course, the Japan rail system. We used the JR Kansai Wide pass (which includes as far as Okayama) which we booked through Klook and allows unlimited rides on special rapid services, rapid services, and local trains on JR West lines, including express trains for up to 5 days. To activate the JR Pass is a simple matter of utilising the redemption machines at JR Pass ticket offices - dont forget to bring your passport!

Kurashiki
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
倉敷美観地区
Central, Kurashiki, Okayama 〒710-0054, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u7SzfuQfuQw9D...

Kurashiki Denim Street
倉敷デニムストリート
1 Chome−10−11, ﾋﾙﾄｯﾌﾟﾋﾞﾙ 1F,  Kurashiki, Okayama 〒710-0046, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V7UXKDcgNXFMk...

Cafe Miyake Shouten
三宅商店
3-11 Honmachi, Kurashiki, Okayama 〒710-0054, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rTrtNgdu3j4i8...
Curry with rice, handmade cakes & seasonal parfaits in a vintage building with a traditional feel.

Kobe
átoa
アトア
7-2 Shinkocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 〒650-0041, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vpNdR7vGgijxe...

Sanpomen
三豊麺 
1 Chome−8−1 B1, Sannomiyacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 〒650-0021, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W9edJDF9CkZu4...

Nara
Nara Park
奈良公園
Kasugano-cho, Nara 〒630-8212, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jPtQjoLYFQimQ...

Rokumei Coffee
ロクメイコーヒー
31 Nishimikadocho, Nara 〒630-8225, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SMhHMw3vbuHFr...

Daibutsu Ichigo
大仏いちご
4-1 Kamisanjocho, Nara 〒630-8228, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fmdp6ZDfirigt...

Nagadaya Ramen
長田屋
5 Konishicho, Nara 〒630-8226, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XCqh6G4MDQ2Z1...

Himeji
Himeji Castle
姫路城
68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 〒670-0012, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oq1tRqSgn2PaS...

Kokoen Garden
好古園
68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 〒670-0012, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mm4Whtj9dR23...

Hamamoto Coffee
はまもとコーヒー
49 Nikaimachi, Himeji, Hyogo 〒670-0922, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G4Ska23yTmC8X...

Mentetsu
姫路麺哲
18 Gofukumachi, Himeji, Hyogo 〒670-0923, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XuFWuN4Pfupqm...

Crepe Betsubara 
クレープは別腹
68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 〒670-0012, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qLhoXY7syroas...

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