Day 1 — Arrival: Airport → Osaka (L/D)
• Arrival meet & greet; airport transfer to Osaka.
• Osaka Castle — panoramic castle grounds and photo stops.
• Seafood lunch at local restaurant.
• Osaka Mosque — visit for Muslim-friendly travelers.
• Kuromon Market — street food sampling and local produce.
• Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori — iconic shopping, neon signs and takoyaki tasting. Notes: Dinner at local Japanese restaurant. Evening leisure.
Day 2 — Free & Easy (B)
• Relaxed day: explore Osaka at your pace (recommend Dotonbori, Umeda Sky, shopping). Notes: Optional add-ons and local recommendations available from guide.
Day 3 — Osaka → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka (B/L/D)
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — serene bamboo walk; photo moments.
• Togetsukyo Bridge — scenic riverside viewpoint (cherry blossom spot in April).
• Traditional Tea Ceremony — immersive cultural experience.
• Muslim-friendly lunch in Kyoto.
• Nara Deer Park & Todaiji Temple — friendly deer encounters; Great Buddha hall. Notes: Return to Osaka for dinner at seafood restaurant.
Day 4 — Universal Studios Japan (B)
• Transfer to Universal Studios Japan with 1-Day Free Pass.
• Highlights: themed rides, shows, and character experiences (Harry Potter area recommended). Notes: Full day leisure inside USJ; guide assists with transfers and tips.
Day 5 — Osaka → Airport (B)
• Morning at leisure; hotel check-out and transfer to airport. Notes: For groups under 10 pax, driver may provide airport greeting/transfer.
• 3-star: Noku Osaka (or similar), Hotel Agora Regency Osaka (Sakai or similar)