Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.
Large Osaka mall by Expo Park with 300+ stores
Giant Kansai outlets near Kyoto with 230 shops
Multi-use Osaka complex with 250+ brand shops
NAMBA NANNAN is one of Namba, Osaka's underground shopping centers, and is host to 67 stores such as fashion shops and gourmet restaurants and more.
The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, a five-star accommodation, is situated in the vicinity of Namba Station, a prime tourist hotspot in Osaka. It is guaranteed to charm our LIVE JAPAN readers! On the top floor, there's a rooftop eatery where you can savor delectable dishes while admiring the impressive panorama. The combination of gourmet food and mesmerizing views is bound to turn your stay into an extraordinary experience. It is an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in a lavish getaway with family or friends. By choosing to stay here, you're on track to creating remarkable memories.
AVETIKA is an underground shopping town in Osaka's Tennoji Abeno district, and includes 45 stores such as fashion outlets and gourmet restaurants and more.
Whity Umeda is Umeda, Osaka's underground shopping city. It is home to 190 stores, including apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.
Namba Walk is Namba, Osaka's underground shopping city. It features 240 stores such as apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.
ALBi is a shopping center for fashion and outdoor items for all lifestyles.
Enjoy the perfect blend of thrill and tranquility at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, an official hotel, adored by LIVE JAPAN readers. Located a stone's throw from the celebrated Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, it's an ideal retreat after a day filled with adventure. Indulge in a blissful spa experience, complete with a natural hot spring and sauna, set within the hotel's serene confines.
Founded in 1929, it is one of the largest department stores in Japan that leads in fashion and lifestyle trends.
An esteemed department store adored by locals. The busy underground food zone is a must-see!
Eki Marche Osaka
Directly connected to Kyoto Station, this major complex facility contains hotels, department stores, specialized stores, restaurants, and theaters, offering various kinds of recreation.
Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station. Massages are available. Guests at Ryokan Toshiharu sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, and have air conditioning. Green tea and a Yukata robe are provided, and some rooms look out on a small garden. The ryokan is 1 km from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and about a 15-minute walk from Gojo-Ohashi Bridge and the Kamogawa River. Daimaru Department Store is 900 metres away. Although shared, baths are reserved and then used privately in turns. For breakfast, guests can choose to savour a Japanese served at an additional charge.