Osaka is a city that appears to look forward to the future; Kyoto seems to bask in its glorious past. Osaka is bustling and electric; Kyoto is charming and rustic. Regardless of their differences, the two are well-connected in many ways. Most tourists flying to Osaka often find themselves in Kyoto at one point on their trip because not only do they complement each other, they are also easily accessible from each other. For more info about this trip, read our blog: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2019/02/kyoto-day-trip-diy-itinerary/