Strategy: Kyoto is even more of a Japanese attraction than Tokyo. Fly into Osaka from Seoul and take a train to Kyoto. It saves a trip from Tokyo and you can spend a day in Osaka if you want. Plus, you’ll miss the transportation problems of Golden week by spending your last 4 days in Tokyo.

Weather: Temperature averages for lows/highs is 52/70 with about 6 inches of rain in April. Oklahoma City gets about 3 inches of rain in April.

Airfare: Fly from Seoul to Osaka for $103 on Jeju Air. I could not find any direct flights to Kyoto from Seoul because there is no airport in Kyoto. The one in Osaka is closest.

Transfers: There is an airport shuttle bus from Oksa airport to Kyoto Station for $13 USD. This same shuttle also goes to Osaka Station if you want to stay in Osaka for a day or two. Think seat61 for train transportation from Kyoto to Tokyo.

Hostels: HostelWorld. Hostelbookers. Kyoto Hostels. Lonely Planet. Capsule Ryokan Kyoto.

Attractions:  Map – Japan Wonders. Google. TripAdvisor. VirtualTourist. Lonely Planet. Planetware.

Food: Article. Article II. Article III. Article IV. Article V. Article VI.