JAPAN [ Osaka - Kyoto - Nara] FULL TRAVEL GUIDE: Tipid tips + Budget Itinerary + many more! 🇯🇵
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2023
- Yay, I finally got to visit JAPAN again! It's one of my ULTIMATE dream countries and I'm so excited to share with you my travel journey in Osaka ✨
For this video, we’ll take you with us on our Japan trip and share our travel essentials, itinerary, accommodation, the best areas, and of course tips to help you plan your trip! 💕
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A. Visa Requirements:
☑️ How to apply for Visa:
1️⃣ Prepare the required documents.
2️⃣ Choose an accredited travel agency to process your visa application. (The Japan Embassy does NOT accept direct applications.)
3️⃣ Submit your documents to your selected agency and they will process your application for you.
Note: Japan Visa is FREE but travel agencies charge for the application services. The fee ranges from PHP 1,000 - PHP 1,500.
4️⃣ Wait for the results of your Japan visa application.
☑️ Requirements:
- Passport
- Application Form with 4.5x3.5cm Photo
- Birth Certificate (issued by PSA within 1 year)
- If married, Marriage Certificate (issued by PSA within 1 year) is also required
- Japan Itinerary
In case that applicant will shoulder part/all of travel expenses:
- Bank Certificate
- Photocopy of ITR
In case that guarantor in the Philippines will shoulder part/all of travel expenses:
- Guarantee Letter
- Proof of relationship between applicant and guarantor
- Bank Certificate
- Photocopy of ITR
✅ List of Accredited Travel Agencies: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_j...
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B. Where to book flights?
☑️ cebupacificair.com always has the most affordable and direct flights to Japan ✈️
You may choose from the following routes to Osaka depending on your itinerary, schedule, and preference:
- Fly directly from Manila to Osaka (MNL-OSA)
- Fly from Manila to Nagoya (MNL-NGO) then travel by train to Osaka
- Fly from Manila to Tokyo (MNL-TYO) then travel by train to Osaka
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C. Links to Travel Essentials
☑️ Klook
- Osaka Amazing Pass: bit.ly/OsakaAmazingPassColzV
- JR Kansai Pass: bit.ly/JRKansaiPassColz
- Kintetsu Rail Pass: bit.ly/KintetsuRailPassColz
- Universal Studios Pass: bit.ly/UniversalStudiosJapanColz
- Nankai Express Pass: bit.ly/NankaiExpressColz
- Osaka Wifi: bit.ly/OsakaWifiColz
☑️ Airbnb
- Osaka: bit.ly/COLZOsakaAIRBNB
- Nagoya: bit.ly/COLZNagoyaAIRBNB
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D. Suggested Places to Visit
PS: We personally skipped some of the attractions since we've been to them before, but we highly recommend you guys to visit them especially if you're a first timer!
📍 DAY 1: Osaka
[ Pass used - Osaka Amazing Pass: bit.ly/OsakaAmazingPassColzV ]
‣ OSAKA CASTLE
‣ OSAKA-JO GOZABUNE BOAT PIER
‣ UMEDA SKY BUILDING OBSERVATORY
‣ HEP FIVE
‣ TSUTENKAKU TOWER
‣ TOMBORI RIVER CRUISE
‣ DOTONBURI NIGHT TOUR
📍 DAY 2: Kyoto
[ Pass used - JR Kansai Pass: bit.ly/JRKansaiPassColz ]
‣ ARASHIYAMA
‣ FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE
‣ HOKANJI TEMPLE
‣ KINKAKU-JI TEMPLE
‣ KYOTO TOWER
‣ TOFUKUJI TEMPLE
📍 DAY 3: Universal Studios Japan
[ Pass used - Universal Studios Pass: bit.ly/UniversalStudiosJapanColz ]
📍 DAY 4: Nara
[ Pass used - Kintetsu Rail Pass: bit.ly/KintetsuRailPassColz ]
‣ NARA PARK
‣ KOFUKUJI TEMPLE
‣ TODAIJI TEMPLE
‣ GANGO-JI TEMPLE
‣ KASUGA TAISHA SHRINE
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E. 5D4N EXPENSES:
✅ Accommodation:
- Osaka Airbnb: 7,022PHP per night (good for 2 pax)
bit.ly/COLZOsakaAIRBNB
- Nagoya Airbnb: 12,500PHP per night (good for 2 pax
bit.ly/COLZNagoyaAIRBNB
✅ Essentials, Passes, Activities, Transfers:
- Osaka Amazing Pass: 1,154PHP
- JR Kansai Pass: 973PHP
- Kintetsu Rail Pass: 1987PHP
- Universal Studios Pass: 3608PHP
- Nankai Express Pass: 453PHP
- Osaka Wifi: 320PHP
✅ Day 1 - 5 (Food & Miscellaneous): 10,000PHP for 2 PERSONS
📌 Note: To be honest, I wasn't able to take note of ALL our expenses for the entire trip, most especially our food expenses since we literally just ate around every hour! (We really love Japanese food!) But basically what we did was withdraw 10,000PHP and that's what we used as our pocket money. All our other expenses were pre-booked so we just spent on food while we were there. The amount covered our expenses for 2 pax already.
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F. Follow me for more travel tips:
📱 / colzvidal
📱 / colzvidal
📱 tiktok.com/c/colzvidal
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G. More tips on Tiktok / IG reels:
✅ Manila - Nagoya Travel Guide: www.tiktok.com/@colzvidal/vid...
✅ 1,000PHP Budget in Osaka: www.tiktok.com/@colzvidal/vid...
✅ Osaka Food Travel Guide: www.tiktok.com/@colzvidal/vid...
✅ 985PHP Budget in Kyoto: / cnw1z10jn8s
✅ Universal Studios Travel Guide: www.tiktok.com/@colzvidal/vid...
✅ 5 Day Japan Itinerary: www.tiktok.com/@colzvidal/vid...
Omg, the part where you explained how to find stations easier by looking at station numbers rather than station names! And the signage to look at. Very very helpful! Thank you for explaining that. I'm going solo this autumn and finding the right stations are what I'm so confused and scared about. Super detailed and I learned a lot in this vlog. Keep it up, Colz
Nice to see someone travel with their grandpa.
I love the travel tips you have given! Thank you for showing how to use the app, the ticket machines and understanding the icons in google map.
I like the way you present your blogs all are details and very helpful specially for new travellers.
I'm living in Japan. Thank you for sharing I will celebrate new year in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
Perfect!Detailed and helpful💚😀
This is so helpful! We are going to Japan on May and planning of going to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara too but do not know where to start until I saw this. Waiting for your Nagoya vlog 😍
Your video is so helpful thanks for this colz!
Omg Im planning my first solo travel to OSAKA and Im so glad to find your video! thank you!!!
Very detailed explanation 👍🏻
This was so helpful and entertaining to watch! No dead air! I loved all the tiny bits and pieces of information thrown in this vlog! From the best places to stay, eat, and take cool photos to even an entire guide for the different kinds of passes we can avail through Klook! I will 100% be copying your itinerary lol sorta! Will just stretch it out a bit as we plan to stay for 7 days! Woohoo!!
We've been in Japan 3 years ago. We visited Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka.
We had a great trip in Japan. We relied on google maps during our trip and luckily it went well. Sometimes you have frustration on finding a certain place.
For convenience, we bought a JR Pass ( it is cheaper when travelling long distances), Suica card and rented pocket WiFi.
very helpful for our April trip. Thanks for this ms colz! GOD BLESS.
this kind of content - super helpful and full of information! thank you! :D
Thank you very much. Really informative!
Enjoyed watching! This is very helpful, thank you!
Thank you for watching!!
Very informative vlog 💯
Vising Japan in early May, for 7 days. Your video is so nice, vivid and full of helpful information.
You also got some great photo spots. Thanks & best regards from Saskatoon, Canada
Fabulous I’m looking forward to being there in 2 weeks
very helpful travel guide
Thanks for this Mamshiee Love it ❤
Your vlogs are so inspiring huhu cant wait to be financially stable and be able to travel the world. Manifesting ✨🥺
Very informative, Colz Vidal. Thank you for sharing.
Love this!! Thank you Colz for sharing ❤❤
Thank you mamshy!!! ❤
Thanks for the tips. Excited to be here in Autumn. You're gorgeous! Loving your outfits
Bestttvlog I’ve seen
Thank you for this, Colz! Will surely get back to you after our JP trip 🥰
YEAY! Excited for you mii!
Perfect airbnb omg!
Thank you ganda!!its Very informative..
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Hello, nice to meet you.
Nice travel video.
Nara is my favorite spot.
As a Japanese, I was happy👍
Thank you very much.
Have a nice day 🥰
new subscriber here! very detailed and helpful vlog👍
Super helpful video love it, going to osaka this March 🥰 love ghorl
Super duper helpful
This is one of my dream destinations as well 🥹 Soon ✈️
My dream travel destination ❤️🥰😍
❤thank you ganda! I'll be in Osaka on July
Im planning to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo on December and out of many bloggers yung sayo po pinaka INFORMATIVE! Ang sarap panoorin! Thanks sa guide
Hi Colz, waiting for your next vlog and I hope its about your transfers from Nagoya to Osaka para may guide kami for our upcoming trip 😊
Nice! From japan
Hopefully magamit ko rin yung video na ito in future. Manifesting to visit Japan 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hi Colz! Loved this very detailed vlog! Super helpful! Just a quick question though since I’ve noticed your change outfit from Osaka-Jo Boat pier to Umeda Sky building, was it a different day or did you guys bring clothes? Or went home to change? Hahaha I just had to ask kasi I’m planning different ootds too 😭😂
❤❤❤ Tokyo next pls 🌸🌸🌸
Waiting here for your vlog please Nara to Nagoya. 🙏🏻
complete requirements and itinerary sa description box TT_TT omg you're an angel!!!
Dream destination in asiaaaa 🥹
HUHUHU SANA ALL 🎉❤
I'm only halfway through the vlog pa lang but I wanna say na super informative and helpful talaga nito! Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Perfect for beginners! 🫶🏻 Wala bang part 2 for Nagoya travel guide? 🥹
Very nice vlog! What month did you visit Japan? 🙂
Hi Colz! I will be going to Osaka soon and my entry/exit point is also Nagoya. Thank you so much for this, this is very helpful. Looking forward to your nagoya vlog :)
Omgg this warms my heart! I'm so happy na maka-help sa travel planning niyo!! Enjoy Osaka!!!
Where is your blog from Nara to Nagoya airport?
Hi Colz, thanks for your vlogs it was helpful and very informative. We are planning to visit Japan around mid January to Feb ? just wondering what month is this vlog ? I’m guessing around Feb? based on the date you have uploaded. 😊 Any additional tips on what to expect.Thanks heaps.
I like your outfits❤❤
Hi Colz, thanks for this helpful guide! Waiting for your Nagoya video, are you going to upload it soon? Curious to know if the same yung train options going back to Nagoya... So far kasi sa quick search ko shinkansen/bullet train ang option which is expensive...
Thanks for this! Cant wait to visit Japan soon! Super enjoyed watching your vlog esp nung nag tantrums ka na kay jowa haha super relate
Saving this for reference. Hope to be flying soon to Osaka.
Ms. Colz may I ask for the airbnb link. Thank youuu 😊🥳
I love your vlog, very informative. Just want to ask dear, for Osaka amazing pass in Klook. Only one person can use or we need to buy separately with my friend? thank you.
Hi. Thank you for sharing lots of helpful information. Just wondering is it possible to visit arashimaya bamboo grove , kiyomizu temple and fushimi inari in one day? Also, what is the average waiting time of attractions in USJ?
Hi! Great video! Very informative. Can you please let me know what time did you go home from Kyoto? I see that you went to Universal the next day. Was that too tiring? Thanks! Hope you will reply!
Tnks going to Japan this coming November with my Girlfriend . Not sure the place to stay yet. Tnks for the guide, still doing my itinerary
Hello my friend. My family is also planning to go to Japan. Me Wife and our little baby.
Any ideas and planning you made?
Im a fan! Love your content! May I ask how much for the takoya and cheesecoin in dotonbori?
Still waiting for the Nagoya Trip po ❤😊
Hi Colz, when this trip was happening? Looks so cold. Want to make sure the month as reference.. Thank you.
Thank you po sana more on this guide . Mai tips Po ba kayo in booking flight sales sa japan
Great info...just have 1 question on your itinerary is all the places u mention, is this all free
Continuation of NARA to NAGOYA airport tour, please. THANK YOUUU.
I'm also looking for that Cols, please Nara to Nagoya airport 🥰
You can also avail Kansai thru pass unlimited train ride plus discount coupons if you want to explore Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Wakayama and other Kansai area..
Seems like the kintetsu Rail pass is a good option to go to Ghibli Park from kyoto right??
Hi, re USJ Tickets - with the Klook link you posted here - do we have to buy separate tickets for the Nintendo world?
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your vlog, it’s so informative. Can any one have the link for Nagoya?
Hi, where did you get the physical card for the Osaka pass? Like which stores? Thank you!
Hi Cols, What pass did you use OSAKA to Nagoya Airport?
Hello, how did you travel from the airport to Nippombashi Station? Thanks!
Hi Colz, sana wag magbago mga travel content mo. Not all but some kasi pansin ko hindi na detailed and budget friendly ang travel content e. Thank you and keep going.❤ been a silent fan since blog days.
Will always try my best to provide informational content mii! Thank you so much for your support! You guys inspire me to keep going!
Hi Colz, just wondering when did you guys went to osaka? and what is the usual temperature that time? Did you wear 3layers of clothing or sweater plus heatech would be enough?are there cherry blossoms already? were planning to go by end of feb for 7days. Tokyo-Osaka-kyoto
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Hi girl I love your travel vlog. This is my first time to watch you and now I'm a fan! :) Can I please know what kind of thermal clothes and jackets did you use during your winter visit? Hindi ko kasi sure kung enough na yung padded jacket or dapat ba wool type of coat? And where did you buy it? Nagtitipid kasi ako so I am thinking of buying from Ukay pero hindi ko naman sure among type of jackets would be best for the Japan winter weathet. I am planning to visit in January 2024 during my birthday month kasi... :) Thank you in advance!!
@colzvidal Can we use the JR Kansai Pass going to Nara? Thanks! Please answer. More power!
Hi Ms.Colz, do you still have the link for the airbnb on the place you stayed while in Osaka? I’m trying to look for it, but can’t find. I hope you can help me coz i’m looking for a good place to stay. Thanks
Hi, Colz! Thank you so much for this very detailed vlog about Osaka. I have my trip to Osaka soon. Your video is sooo helpful. Btw, lahat ba ng stations have coin locker? Especially in Kansai? Planning to leave a big luggage near the airport before heading to Namba. Hope you’ll answer. Thank you so much 🙏
Hi mamsh! Thank you for watching! Yesss as far as I know, all stations have lockers! May sizes rin but note that there are only a few big size lockers. Hope this helps!! Enjoy your trip!!
Good day. Are we allowed to bring tripod in the plane? Never tried doing that
Hi, may you guys advise how to dress for early-mid november in japan? Do i need longjohn or heattech? Boots?
Hello! Is vaccine card needed? I notice it’s not in your list of requirements. Just double checking! Thank youuuu ❤️
✌️awesome
Thank you!!
Thanks for the detailed vlog❤i need an advice pls.😊 Is it worth it to purchase a JRPass for 10days travel tokyo_osaka_kyoto?
Wala akong yt! Sa jowa ko na lang 😂 Sugarcane/Sweetzele here! Sobrang informative! Will surely do this itinerary kapag nag Japan Japan kme ng Mame ko 🥺🤞🏽 Thanks Colz! ❤️
Hi! What month did you visit Osaka?
Tama ba 6k per night ung air bnb? Did you consider checking hotels ? I tried searching hotels in agoda and around dotonbori area and I can see a lot of 3-4 star hotels with good proximity around the tourist area with that price range which includes breakfast na. Any reason you chose air bnb than a hotel?
what camera are you using? 😊
Can I also redeem Kansai Thru pass voucher purchased in klook sa vending machine in osaka station?
Hi Colz just wanna ask if your not heading back to nagoya anong pass ang pwede i buy for narra trip? Since yng gamit mo po for nara is ung pass to nagoya na? Thank u so much in advance
How about the sim can i buy at airport ?😊
can i get just an overall JR pass instead of the region pass?
Accck!!! 😫❤️❤️❤️
What camera do u use
how did you transfer from magoya to osaka?
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So happy I was able to see and watch this vlog. So helpful!! Thank you, dear!
By any chance, do you have an idea how I can add Kobe in our itinerary saying that we will come from Nara? Thank you!
hi! what time po kayo nag avail ng osaka amazing pass? 9am kasi ung nakalagay na opening time sa namba (as per klook)
Hi! Anong pong type ng pass ung binili nyo for universal studio? Need pa po ba extra ticket for super nintendo? Thank you
Planning to buy Kintetsu Rail pass po to explore Nara and Kyoto pero nakikita ko, you need to pay additional for Limited Express pa po?
hello, im just curious why nagoya airport and not direct to osaka ung flight po ninyo?