Enjoy the four seasons of Osaka from the river's surface
Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden
The magnificent Azuchi castle has been brought back to life
A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara
The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace
A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds
The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”
A colorless hot spring on a small, quiet road. The ”silver spring” is both carbonated and enriched with radium
The mystical, large torii (gateway) that appears as if it’s floating on the lake’s surface is a must-see
Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities
Fields of seasonal flowers
A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake
A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river
Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves
A unique, symmetrical building
Learn about sake brewing
Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque
The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.
Kinosaki’s oldest outdoor bath