Originally Posted by
Jetsetpensioner
I have one other question. I noticed that hotels during my trip seem to be a bit cheaper in Kyoto than Osaka. Is it worth staying there and commuting to Osaka for the expo and Universal Studios?
Starting from Kyoto station, you're looking at a commute time of about an hour each way, with a couple of changes. If you're not staying right by Kyoto station, add some additional time to get there. Expect the last stretch of the ride to the expo site to be crowded.
I'd rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp stick, but that may have something to do with my lack of interest in the expo.