QUOTE(wyen @ Apr 28 2013, 02:56 PM)
Hi guys I'm planning to go japan on next apr for Sakura viewing. Going from kl -busan - osaka, Kyoto - seoul - busan for 11 days. I just back from seoul and planning to Spend more time japan excluded tokyo. How many days u think enough to cover Kyoto Osaka area? 5 days?
I spent 8 days 7 nights in Kansai area for Sakura viewing.
Spent 4 nights in kyoto and 3 nights in Osaka.
Would really suggest you to spend at least 3 full days in Kyoto (to cover those top attractions) and at least 1 full day in Osaka.
If you want to experience "seeing kyoto in kimono", add another one full day to kyoto.
If you want to go universal studio, add another one full day to Osaka.
If you plan to see those deers and have a relaxing day trip to Nara, add another one more day.
If you want to go for Kobe beef in Kobe, enjoy Hotspring and do some shopping in Branded outlets, add another one more day.