Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Teppanyaki Dotombori Osaka honten
1-chōme-6-20 NanbaOkonomiyaki!
Monjayaki!!
すし処あかし
2-chōme-6-19 HigashishinsaibashiSushi!
Chicken dishes
If he is not busy, the master see the palm.
It is so popular for women.
21 locals recommend
たなか屋炭焼酒場
4-chōme-1-17 UehonmachiChicken dishes
If he is not busy, the master see the palm.
It is so popular for women.
味希
Yakiniku!!
●Restaurant Sangen
A historical restaurant working since 1936. People who are finding Japanese traditional taste, this place is right for them. Very beautiful and quite place.
Address: 〒542-0081, verde minamisenba, 1F, 2-3-17, minamisenba, chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
Opening hour: lunch time: 11:30am~3:30pm
Dinner time: 5:30pm~11:00pm(last order 10:00pm)
Reservation: 06-6261-3338
87 locals recommend
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●Restaurant Sangen
A historical restaurant working since 1936. People who are finding Japanese traditional taste, this place is right for them. Very beautiful and quite place.
Address: 〒542-0081, verde minamisenba, 1F, 2-3-17, minamisenba, chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
Opening hour: lunch time: 11:30am~3:30pm
Dinner time: 5:30pm~11:00pm(last order 10:00pm)
Reservation: 06-6261-3338
"Beef tender charcoal grill Yoshiji" at 6 minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station. It is a shop where you can eat delicious beef in Sendai at Shinsaibashi. The thick and sweet meat is tasty and popular. It is excellent to eat with special pickles. Why do not you taste the beef senpai in Sendai in Osaka?
134 locals recommend
Gyutan-sumibiyaki Yoshiji Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-1-3 Shinsaibashisuji"Beef tender charcoal grill Yoshiji" at 6 minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station. It is a shop where you can eat delicious beef in Sendai at Shinsaibashi. The thick and sweet meat is tasty and popular. It is excellent to eat with special pickles. Why do not you taste the beef senpai in Sendai in Osaka?
Sushi Anaba
4-chōme-12-7 TenjinbashiSushi!
Self-roasted coffee stan which makes you feel the third wave coffee culture of Shinsaibashi. As well as the taste of coffee, the charm of barista seems to be one of the popular one.
49 locals recommend
LiLo Coffee Roasters
1-chōme-10-28 NishishinsaibashiSelf-roasted coffee stan which makes you feel the third wave coffee culture of Shinsaibashi. As well as the taste of coffee, the charm of barista seems to be one of the popular one.
GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi MinamigawaPopular store quietly secretly
Sumibi yakiniku Iwasakijuku Dotonbori
2-chōme-4-10 DōtonboriYakiniku!!
あまのじゃく JR奈良店
35-1 SurugamachiIt is famous Ramen restaurant.
Eikichi
7-17 HonmachibashiMotsunabe!!
Junsei
南禅寺草川町-60 左京区This restaurant is famous for tofu dishes.
新鮮ホルモン酒場 ごっつ 天満本店
4-chōme-12-2 TenjinbashiYakiniku!!
Kyoto's well-established restaurant "Kikunoi" received a three-star rating at "Michelin Guide Kansai 2015". Why do not you try tasting the best Kyoto cuisine served in the seasons of Kyoto?
71 locals recommend
Kikunoi
Shimokawarachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's well-established restaurant "Kikunoi" received a three-star rating at "Michelin Guide Kansai 2015". Why do not you try tasting the best Kyoto cuisine served in the seasons of Kyoto?
Kushikatsu Ebisu Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-5-17 ShinsaibashisujiKushikatsu!
It is popular for tourists.
It is popular maid cafe. A maid cafe is a type of cosplay cafe where the waitresses wear a maid outfit similar to a classic English or French design. They play the role of a house servant to give the customer an illusion of being a real master, using overly polite words and behavior while pampering the customers.
26 locals recommend
Maidolce
5-chōme-1-15 NipponbashiIt is popular maid cafe. A maid cafe is a type of cosplay cafe where the waitresses wear a maid outfit similar to a classic English or French design. They play the role of a house servant to give the customer an illusion of being a real master, using overly polite words and behavior while pampering the customers.
き楽
Yakiniku!
The nearest station is Tsuruhashi station.
Yakiniku Rikimaru
2-chōme-1-2 ShinsaibashisujiYakiniku in Shinsaibashi area.
There are many famous eel restaurants in Kyoto, but this restaurant are popular between locals and tourists.
There is always a line in front of that restaurant before opening.
26 locals recommend
Unagi Hirokawa
44-1 Sagatenryūji KitatsukurimichichōThere are many famous eel restaurants in Kyoto, but this restaurant are popular between locals and tourists.
There is always a line in front of that restaurant before opening.
Offer the material directly from the production area with one dish including sashimi, a seat, course dish, nabe and shabu shabu etc The store is calm like Kyomachi.
21 locals recommend
豆助 西心斎橋店
1-chōme-10-18 NishishinsaibashiOffer the material directly from the production area with one dish including sashimi, a seat, course dish, nabe and shabu shabu etc The store is calm like Kyomachi.
Fresh seafood gathers from fishing ports all over the country and you can eat it on the spot.
55 locals recommend
Nakanoshima fishing port
Kawaguchi-2 Chome-9 Nishi WardFresh seafood gathers from fishing ports all over the country and you can eat it on the spot.
ソウルトゥソウル
4-15 DōyamachōKorean restaurant
Sekai no Yamachan Umedahigashidori
1-14 DōyamachōFamous Takoyaki!
備長串屋 わたる 天満店
4-chōme-12-24 TenjinbashiIzakaya!
There are many deep Izakaya near Tenma station.
Hanakujira
2-chōme-8-2 FukushimaPopular oden Izakaya.
The store is quietly standing in a residential area near Naramachi. Enjoy the original flavor and texture of buckwheat.
39 locals recommend
Gen
23-2 FukuchiinchōThe store is quietly standing in a residential area near Naramachi. Enjoy the original flavor and texture of buckwheat.
Nakaza Cuidaore Building
1-chōme-7-21 Dōtonboria famous restaurant area!! Kuidaore doll
Ginpei Osaka Dotombori
2-chōme-2-20 Dōtonborifish dishes
Lunch 11:30-14:00
Dinner 17:00-23:00
Sakae Sushi
2-27 SouemonchōIt is a popular Sushi restaurant.
Yakinikuhorumon Sora Dotonbori
2-chōme-4-6 DōtonboriIt is a popular Yakiniku restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 ShinsaibashisujiEnjoy not only drinking but also watching soccer games.
You can enjoy drinking and communicating with many people.
80 locals recommend
Switch Bar Nishishinsaibashi
2-chōme-9-38 NishishinsaibashiYou can enjoy drinking and communicating with many people.
The owner is also a magician, and a variety of tricks are hidden inside the shop where the atmosphere of a foreign country drifts.
20 locals recommend
レスカモトゥール バー
The owner is also a magician, and a variety of tricks are hidden inside the shop where the atmosphere of a foreign country drifts.
Murphy's is a new international restaurant & bar renewed to Shinsaibashi. Because the owner is a foreigner, the inside of the store is always exciting with foreigners and Japanese people! ! You can enjoy cocktails and other drinks as well as American cuisine including burger and chicken dishes.
11 locals recommend
マーフィーズ
Murphy's is a new international restaurant & bar renewed to Shinsaibashi. Because the owner is a foreigner, the inside of the store is always exciting with foreigners and Japanese people! ! You can enjoy cocktails and other drinks as well as American cuisine including burger and chicken dishes.
In addition to a food menu that you can enjoy easily with hamburgers and plates, a dish that you want to enjoy in conjunction with liquor, we have a variety of cocktail and other drink menu.
We hold music events on the second floor! The heart also bounces for a pleasant rhythm and delicious dishes.
23 locals recommend
SUN ROCK cafe
446-16 AburasakachōIn addition to a food menu that you can enjoy easily with hamburgers and plates, a dish that you want to enjoy in conjunction with liquor, we have a variety of cocktail and other drink menu.
We hold music events on the second floor! The heart also bounces for a pleasant rhythm and delicious dishes.
I would like to check your check in/out time, so could you tell me that?
21 locals recommend
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28 ShimosanjōchōI would like to check your check in/out time, so could you tell me that?
When you want to immerse in a little romantic atmosphere, such as anniversary with an important person and Christmas, I recomｍend "Art restaurant Christian bar". This is a restaurant like "church". There is also an object that shaped the "cathedral" in the shop, and a majestic atmosphere is drifting.
22 locals recommend
Christon Bar Osaka
4-29 KomatsubarachōWhen you want to immerse in a little romantic atmosphere, such as anniversary with an important person and Christmas, I recomｍend "Art restaurant Christian bar". This is a restaurant like "church". There is also an object that shaped the "cathedral" in the shop, and a majestic atmosphere is drifting.
Switch bar
4-6 ChayamachiSo many people drink there every night.
International pool & dart bar bustling with foreigners and Japanese people all the time. There are three billiards, four hard darts, three soft darts, a pinball and a food bowl in this bar where the capacity is about 200 people.
267 locals recommend
Balabushka
2-chōme-9-5 NishishinsaibashiInternational pool & dart bar bustling with foreigners and Japanese people all the time. There are three billiards, four hard darts, three soft darts, a pinball and a food bowl in this bar where the capacity is about 200 people.
All-you-can-eat and all you can play from retro games of NES Family / Super Famicom to the latest game WiiU in an interesting shop of topics
How about a cake party in your company?
23 locals recommend
snack Bar A-55 Kyotoshijo-Kawaramachi
258-23 YamazakichōAll-you-can-eat and all you can play from retro games of NES Family / Super Famicom to the latest game WiiU in an interesting shop of topics
How about a cake party in your company?
Big Cat
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashithe famous live house
You can watch the manufacturing process of whiskey. You experience to make it and taste whiskey. Since the process of making things also stimulates your child's intellectual curiosity, I think they also enjoy.
149 locals recommend
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
5-chōme-2-1 YamazakiYou can watch the manufacturing process of whiskey. You experience to make it and taste whiskey. Since the process of making things also stimulates your child's intellectual curiosity, I think they also enjoy.
It is a casino bar located in Soemon of Namba and Shinsaibashi. Also it is close to Namba station. You can drink alcohol happily while playing CASINO. You can also use it at the counter as SHOT BAR.
21 locals recommend
M's cafe
3-5 SouemonchōIt is a casino bar located in Soemon of Namba and Shinsaibashi. Also it is close to Namba station. You can drink alcohol happily while playing CASINO. You can also use it at the counter as SHOT BAR.
Sightseeing
Osaka castle!!
In spring, you can enjoy seeing very beautiful blossoms.
In winter, the Christmas lights are so beautiful!!
1378 locals recommend
Osakajo
Osakajo Chuo WardOsaka castle!!
In spring, you can enjoy seeing very beautiful blossoms.
In winter, the Christmas lights are so beautiful!!
Dotonbori!
There are many shops, restaurants and bars in this area.
You should enjoy in this area, if you want to make good memories in Osaka.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDotonbori!
There are many shops, restaurants and bars in this area.
You should enjoy in this area, if you want to make good memories in Osaka.
Kiyomizu temple!
It is one of famous temple in Japan. You should visit there at once. In spring, beautiful blossoms cover Kiyomizu temple. In fall, beautiful leaves cover it. Enjoy breathtaking scenery.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu temple!
It is one of famous temple in Japan. You should visit there at once. In spring, beautiful blossoms cover Kiyomizu temple. In fall, beautiful leaves cover it. Enjoy breathtaking scenery.
Koyasan is a world heritage site where several buildings such as Kimgo temple and Okunoin are registered as world heritage, making it the perfect destination for travelling around culture and history. Temple of 117 is densely packed, full of highlight and mountain high enough to not turn around in one day.
29 locals recommend
Kongoji
26-5 KōyasanKoyasan is a world heritage site where several buildings such as Kimgo temple and Okunoin are registered as world heritage, making it the perfect destination for travelling around culture and history. Temple of 117 is densely packed, full of highlight and mountain high enough to not turn around in one day.
Even now the white-walled warehouse and old house line up on both the banks, leaving a remarkable remnant of time as if the time slipped. It is a sightseeing selected as a traditional building group preservation district, important cultural landscape district. It is also widely used as a location place for period dramas such as Mito Komon and Hissatsushigotonin.
23 locals recommend
Hachiman-Bori
Even now the white-walled warehouse and old house line up on both the banks, leaving a remarkable remnant of time as if the time slipped. It is a sightseeing selected as a traditional building group preservation district, important cultural landscape district. It is also widely used as a location place for period dramas such as Mito Komon and Hissatsushigotonin.
Studio Plaza Ai
Would you like to take picture with Japanese kimono? Osaka is one of the historical city of Japan. When you are in Osaka trip, don’t miss to wear kimono. You can make an appointment on internet.
Package included with dressing: 9000
Suggested duration: 1~2 hours
Opening hour: Thursday~Tuesday: 12:00pm~5:00pm
Address: 542-0681, 3chome3-10, Minamisenba, Osaka, Japan
Ph: 06-6244-6737
18 locals recommend
Osaka Makers Space 大阪DIY工房
Studio Plaza Ai
Would you like to take picture with Japanese kimono? Osaka is one of the historical city of Japan. When you are in Osaka trip, don’t miss to wear kimono. You can make an appointment on internet.
Package included with dressing: 9000
Suggested duration: 1~2 hours
Opening hour: Thursday~Tuesday: 12:00pm~5:00pm
Address: 542-0681, 3chome3-10, Minamisenba, Osaka, Japan
Ph: 06-6244-6737
"Saikoji Temple" is a popular tourist spot known as a Moss Temple because the garden covered with moss is beautiful. To watch, you need a reservation, but it is also one of the places you should to visit once in a lifetime. The garden covered with moss is deprived of its beauty as if it covered a carpet of green, especially when the rain glows moss glows vividly and you can see a magnificent scenery that you lose words.
213 locals recommend
Saihoji Temple
56 Matsuojingatanichō"Saikoji Temple" is a popular tourist spot known as a Moss Temple because the garden covered with moss is beautiful. To watch, you need a reservation, but it is also one of the places you should to visit once in a lifetime. The garden covered with moss is deprived of its beauty as if it covered a carpet of green, especially when the rain glows moss glows vividly and you can see a magnificent scenery that you lose words.
The centerpiece is the garden which surrounds a lake in the center of the property.
246 locals recommend
Eikando Zenrinji Temple
48 EikandōchōThe centerpiece is the garden which surrounds a lake in the center of the property.
A monument of a huge tengu face will welcome you. It is also known as the name "Kurama Tengu", and it is also the head temple of Tengu. The worship temple of the important cultural assets and the trees that tower above it are splendid. Fire festival is also very famous.
21 locals recommend
鞍馬山大天狗
253 KuramahonmachiA monument of a huge tengu face will welcome you. It is also known as the name "Kurama Tengu", and it is also the head temple of Tengu. The worship temple of the important cultural assets and the trees that tower above it are splendid. Fire festival is also very famous.
"Isuien" located near Todaiji Temple. It is also a big staple of school excursions and features green and tranquility that is unlikely to be the city center. It is a sightseeing spot that you realize that you came to Nara. In autumn which is the best season of sightseeing, you can enjoy seeing autumn leaves in the garden and a beautiful scenery. Try to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan in a calm atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Isuien Neiraku Museum
74 Suimonchō"Isuien" located near Todaiji Temple. It is also a big staple of school excursions and features green and tranquility that is unlikely to be the city center. It is a sightseeing spot that you realize that you came to Nara. In autumn which is the best season of sightseeing, you can enjoy seeing autumn leaves in the garden and a beautiful scenery. Try to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan in a calm atmosphere.
It is famous as "a temple of Mr. Ikkyu" which was revived by Mt. It is also deeply involved with tea ceremony, and there are boundaries with many tea men including Sen no Rikyu and Kobori Enshu. Unique to Daitoku-ji, which is one of the most magnificent in Kyoto, it has many historic architecture, gardens and books.
129 locals recommend
Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōIt is famous as "a temple of Mr. Ikkyu" which was revived by Mt. It is also deeply involved with tea ceremony, and there are boundaries with many tea men including Sen no Rikyu and Kobori Enshu. Unique to Daitoku-ji, which is one of the most magnificent in Kyoto, it has many historic architecture, gardens and books.
Takeda castle ruins emerging in the cloud sea. The castle seemed to emerge in the sea of clouds, and the number of foreign tourists increased due to the fact that attention was paid to foreign media as "Castle in the sky" and "Machu Picchu in Japan".
30 locals recommend
竹田城本丸跡
竹田古城山 和田山町Takeda castle ruins emerging in the cloud sea. The castle seemed to emerge in the sea of clouds, and the number of foreign tourists increased due to the fact that attention was paid to foreign media as "Castle in the sky" and "Machu Picchu in Japan".
It is said to be the oldest Japanese shrine in Japan whose history is stated in "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki" as well.
21 locals recommend
Dai Shrine
94 MinamiichōIt is said to be the oldest Japanese shrine in Japan whose history is stated in "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki" as well.
You can see the garden of Tsurugame from the eaves of the main hall. From the representative spot of Genkoan "enlightenment window" the scenery of autumnal leaves inside the circle makes you feel emotion. Leaves from the "windows of stray" symbolizing "the life of man" are also beautiful.
11 locals recommend
源光庵駐車場
鷹峯北鷹峯町-47 北区You can see the garden of Tsurugame from the eaves of the main hall. From the representative spot of Genkoan "enlightenment window" the scenery of autumnal leaves inside the circle makes you feel emotion. Leaves from the "windows of stray" symbolizing "the life of man" are also beautiful.
Walking straight on "Sanjo Street" while strolling "East facing shopping street", you will see "Sarusawa Pond" on the right side. There are various souvenir shops at Sanjo Street, I think that looking for something peculiar to Nara such as socks and toys is also fun.
There are many Japanese style restaurants such as green tea and Warabi mochi, so you can enjoy "Nara". There are many carp and turtles in Sarusawa pond, and various people take pictures and feed them. Gojunotou seen from the southern coast of Sarusawa pond is a recommended spot for people who are interested in photographs.
28 locals recommend
猿沢池
Walking straight on "Sanjo Street" while strolling "East facing shopping street", you will see "Sarusawa Pond" on the right side. There are various souvenir shops at Sanjo Street, I think that looking for something peculiar to Nara such as socks and toys is also fun.
There are many Japanese style restaurants such as green tea and Warabi mochi, so you can enjoy "Nara". There are many carp and turtles in Sarusawa pond, and various people take pictures and feed them. Gojunotou seen from the southern coast of Sarusawa pond is a recommended spot for people who are interested in photographs.
It is held the festival of prosperous business from Jan. 9th to Jan. 11th every year. It is full of life.
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardIt is held the festival of prosperous business from Jan. 9th to Jan. 11th every year. It is full of life.
Arima Onsen
Arimachō Kita WardArima onsen.
It is one of Japanese three old hot springs.
Kinosakionsen is a sightseeing spot that won 2 stars with "Michelin · Green Guide · Japon". It is also famous as Japan's "town suited for yukata". There are seven hot springs called outdoor hot springs, and it is also how to enjoy Shirosaki by wearing a yukata and going around the outside bath.Seven hot springs with different taste are perfect for enjoying a day trip.
28 locals recommend
Kinosaki Onsen Tourism Association
78 城崎町湯島Kinosakionsen is a sightseeing spot that won 2 stars with "Michelin · Green Guide · Japon". It is also famous as Japan's "town suited for yukata". There are seven hot springs called outdoor hot springs, and it is also how to enjoy Shirosaki by wearing a yukata and going around the outside bath.Seven hot springs with different taste are perfect for enjoying a day trip.
There is the Emperor Shinjingugu "Nakomiya" (Naikuu) where the god of the sun is enshrined and Toyoshiro Jingu Shrine "Gekuu" where the gods of clothing and shelter are enshrined. Although the Uchimiya and the grand shrine are apart from each other, first visiting the grand shrine and then visiting the shrine is regarded as the correct worshiping method.
43 locals recommend
Ise Grand Shrine
1 UjitachichōThere is the Emperor Shinjingugu "Nakomiya" (Naikuu) where the god of the sun is enshrined and Toyoshiro Jingu Shrine "Gekuu" where the gods of clothing and shelter are enshrined. Although the Uchimiya and the grand shrine are apart from each other, first visiting the grand shrine and then visiting the shrine is regarded as the correct worshiping method.
Gion is a flower street full of Japanese emotions. On a cherry blossom street, there are shops such as a tea room and a restaurant, and from the evening you will meet Geiko Maiko. In the spring, cherry blossoms are blooming along the Shirakawa river and light up is also done.
508 locals recommend
Gion
Higashiyama WardGion is a flower street full of Japanese emotions. On a cherry blossom street, there are shops such as a tea room and a restaurant, and from the evening you will meet Geiko Maiko. In the spring, cherry blossoms are blooming along the Shirakawa river and light up is also done.
Although there are many tourist attractions in Kobe, Hikifuji Street is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sannnomiya area. A lot of foreign houses are lined up here near Kobe Kitano, and many tourists visit each day. In winter, the illuminations are so beautiful.
19 locals recommend
Higashi Yuenchi Park
Kanōchō-6-chōme-4 Chuo WardAlthough there are many tourist attractions in Kobe, Hikifuji Street is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sannnomiya area. A lot of foreign houses are lined up here near Kobe Kitano, and many tourists visit each day. In winter, the illuminations are so beautiful.
京セラドームスターダイナー
千代崎-3-中2 西区It is held baseball games and concerts in Kyocera dome.
One of Japan's most famous shrine, the Fushimi-Inari Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the goddess of rice-growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the shrine is still frequented by merchants and tradesmen who pray for prosperity. The mail building dates from 1499 and features a spectacular four-kilometer-long avenue of bright orange 'torii', or arches, each dedicated by a business (it takes some two-hours to travel past the 32,000 arches lining the route). Also notable are its many sculptures of foxes, reputed to be messengers of the gods. Hot Tip: Fortify yourself with the purchase of traditional Japanese fortune cookies from the shops and stands at the shrine
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōOne of Japan's most famous shrine, the Fushimi-Inari Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the goddess of rice-growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the shrine is still frequented by merchants and tradesmen who pray for prosperity. The mail building dates from 1499 and features a spectacular four-kilometer-long avenue of bright orange 'torii', or arches, each dedicated by a business (it takes some two-hours to travel past the 32,000 arches lining the route). Also notable are its many sculptures of foxes, reputed to be messengers of the gods. Hot Tip: Fortify yourself with the purchase of traditional Japanese fortune cookies from the shops and stands at the shrine
Parks & Nature
It is the most famous park in Osaka.
You can enjoy playing many sports there.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardIt is the most famous park in Osaka.
You can enjoy playing many sports there.
Nara Park
Nara park!
It is one of famous park in Japan.
You can enjoy with deer.
Yoshino mountain is known as the most famous cherry blossom spot in Japan, but hydrangea blossoms in full bloom in the summer when the spring cherry is over, mountains surrounded by fresh green in the summer are increasing in number as a forest bathing spot in recent years.
In the autumn the mountains will be dyed red and you can enjoy hiking along the shrine and temples tour.
And in the winter the sights and historic sites where the pure white snow scenery standing are surrounded by silence and you can feel the majestic atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Yoshinoyama
Yoshino mountain is known as the most famous cherry blossom spot in Japan, but hydrangea blossoms in full bloom in the summer when the spring cherry is over, mountains surrounded by fresh green in the summer are increasing in number as a forest bathing spot in recent years.
In the autumn the mountains will be dyed red and you can enjoy hiking along the shrine and temples tour.
And in the winter the sights and historic sites where the pure white snow scenery standing are surrounded by silence and you can feel the majestic atmosphere.
It is said to be the botanical garden that represents Japan.
Approximately 12,000 kinds of plants are cultivated in the vast park. Not only seasonal plants such as cherry blossoms and plums, but also many places here which have the concept of "interesting" such as "Shikisai no Oka" and "Western style garden".
You can enjoy just sightseeing, just taking a walk in nature. There are many lunch restaurants and cafe around here.
253 locals recommend
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardIt is said to be the botanical garden that represents Japan.
Approximately 12,000 kinds of plants are cultivated in the vast park. Not only seasonal plants such as cherry blossoms and plums, but also many places here which have the concept of "interesting" such as "Shikisai no Oka" and "Western style garden".
You can enjoy just sightseeing, just taking a walk in nature. There are many lunch restaurants and cafe around here.
Worm-eatery rock is a landmark representative of Wakayama prefecture, and it is designated as a natural monument of the country. It seems that rocks eroded by rain and wind are eaten by insects, so it is called such a name.
Its height is about 60 m! It is a magnificent size suitable for calling the big rock. Numerous holes in that rock! Just watching it, you can feel the wonderfulness of nature's power.
20 locals recommend
道の駅 虫喰岩
705-1 IkenoyamaWorm-eatery rock is a landmark representative of Wakayama prefecture, and it is designated as a natural monument of the country. It seems that rocks eroded by rain and wind are eaten by insects, so it is called such a name.
Its height is about 60 m! It is a magnificent size suitable for calling the big rock. Numerous holes in that rock! Just watching it, you can feel the wonderfulness of nature's power.
A famous waterfall which is also chosen as one hundred Japanese waterfalls. It takes Kanruchiyama, a mountain villa stands on the right side of the waterfall.
26 locals recommend
金引の滝
A famous waterfall which is also chosen as one hundred Japanese waterfalls. It takes Kanruchiyama, a mountain villa stands on the right side of the waterfall.
Mino Falls
2-2 MinookoenIt is a famous water fall in Osaka. It's mysterious and moving.
Arts & Culture
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiJapanese literature theater
If you are interested in Japanese anime, you should visit there.
355 locals recommend
Animate Osaka Nippombashi
1-chōme-1-3 NipponbashinishiIf you are interested in Japanese anime, you should visit there.
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeOsaka history museum
At the UCC Coffee Museum, the process from cultivation and extraction of coffee beans, history, culture, etc. are exhibited, as well as various events and experiences programs are held.
27 locals recommend
UCC Coffee Museum
6-chōme-6-2 Minatojima NakamachiAt the UCC Coffee Museum, the process from cultivation and extraction of coffee beans, history, culture, etc. are exhibited, as well as various events and experiences programs are held.
In Osaka it is the only permanent cabin specializing in rakugo.
Weekly change in the daytime, daily change in the evening, you can enjoy a variety of rakugo from veteran to young people.
Even the first time you can touch the essence of upper rakugo.
112 locals recommend
Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
2-chōme-1-34 TenjinbashiIn Osaka it is the only permanent cabin specializing in rakugo.
Weekly change in the daytime, daily change in the evening, you can enjoy a variety of rakugo from veteran to young people.
Even the first time you can touch the essence of upper rakugo.
A masterpiece of sculpture, painting and crafts is gathered, centering on Buddhist art, and numerous valuable cultural assets indispensable for research and appreciation of Buddhist art are displayed. It consists of main building and east and west new building, main building was modern Western-style building built in the Meiji era and is designated as a heavy sentence. There is also a special exhibition in spring and autumn, Shosoin honorary exhibition is in autumn. In addition, the annex building was the former imperial museum era (1895), an important tangible cultural asset designated by the country.
21 locals recommend
Nara National Museum Buddhist Art Library
50 NoboriōjichōA masterpiece of sculpture, painting and crafts is gathered, centering on Buddhist art, and numerous valuable cultural assets indispensable for research and appreciation of Buddhist art are displayed. It consists of main building and east and west new building, main building was modern Western-style building built in the Meiji era and is designated as a heavy sentence. There is also a special exhibition in spring and autumn, Shosoin honorary exhibition is in autumn. In addition, the annex building was the former imperial museum era (1895), an important tangible cultural asset designated by the country.
Hikone is a small city at the shores of Lake Biwa. It is famous for its castle. Hikone makes a pleasant 3-6 hour stop-over on a trip between Tokyo and Kyoto, or it could be just a side trip from Kyoto. Yume Kyobashi Castle Road located just outside Hikone Castle's outer moat, is a modern shopping street that has been recently redesigned to make it more castle-looking style with town houses from the Edo period with their white walls, black roofs and lattice doors. You can find boutiques, restaurants, cafes and even souvenir shops along the street.
223 locals recommend
Hikone Castle
1-1 KonkichōHikone is a small city at the shores of Lake Biwa. It is famous for its castle. Hikone makes a pleasant 3-6 hour stop-over on a trip between Tokyo and Kyoto, or it could be just a side trip from Kyoto. Yume Kyobashi Castle Road located just outside Hikone Castle's outer moat, is a modern shopping street that has been recently redesigned to make it more castle-looking style with town houses from the Edo period with their white walls, black roofs and lattice doors. You can find boutiques, restaurants, cafes and even souvenir shops along the street.
あかりデザイン工房
422 ShimonochōNear Nijo Castle, you can experience handmade Japanese paper lighting.
Shopping
America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo WardIn this area, there are many shops.
●Midosuji illumination
It is held on Midosuji-Street that is from Umeda to Namba. This illumination was certified as a world records of that scale and impact.
●Senba center building
More than 800 shops and restaurants are in this building. It is famous for good quality clothes and Yukata at a low price.
●Matsumoto Kiyoshi
Grocery store. It has anything you need on your trip.
Bar Liseur
Its an interesting Literature Bar and food court where their guest become a real reader. One can find famous books/novels while sip a drink. You can drink and spend a quality time here. If you just want to read the books it is completely free of charge.
Opening hour: 18:00~24:00
30 locals recommend
Lawson Tanimachi 4-chome
4-chōme-4-13-101 Tanimachi●Midosuji illumination
It is held on Midosuji-Street that is from Umeda to Namba. This illumination was certified as a world records of that scale and impact.
●Senba center building
More than 800 shops and restaurants are in this building. It is famous for good quality clothes and Yukata at a low price.
●Matsumoto Kiyoshi
Grocery store. It has anything you need on your trip.
Bar Liseur
Its an interesting Literature Bar and food court where their guest become a real reader. One can find famous books/novels while sip a drink. You can drink and spend a quality time here. If you just want to read the books it is completely free of charge.
Opening hour: 18:00~24:00
Apple store. If you have any trouble with Apple products you have, you can solve the problems soon.
145 locals recommend
Apple 心斎橋
1-chōme-5-5 NishishinsaibashiApple store. If you have any trouble with Apple products you have, you can solve the problems soon.
The big outlet mall.
Take the Nankai Line at Namba station and get off at Rinku town station. It takes about 40 min.
349 locals recommend
りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 RinkūōraiminamiThe big outlet mall.
Take the Nankai Line at Namba station and get off at Rinku town station. It takes about 40 min.
The outlet shop.
It takes about 1 hour by the shuttle bus from Osaka to here.
41 locals recommend
Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets
Kozudai-7 Chome-3 Kita WardThe outlet shop.
It takes about 1 hour by the shuttle bus from Osaka to here.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiIt is a big shopping mall.
Essentials
The nearest convenience store from my house.
It takes about 2 min on foot.
188 locals recommend
FamilyMart
2-chōme-1-11 ShimanouchiThe nearest convenience store from my house.
It takes about 2 min on foot.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi, a pharmacy.
I give you discount tickets.
120 locals recommend
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Shinsaibashi Central
1-chōme-6-10 ShinsaibashisujiMatsumoto Kiyoshi, a pharmacy.
I give you discount tickets.
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōDon Quixote
You can buy many kind of product.