Best around Kansai Spot List

Eki Marche Osaka

Enjoy the fragrance and bitterness of matcha ice cream and brown sugar sweets fired in a direct-fire oven

Warabimochi on a bed of frozen roasted soybean flour and honey

Popular for fresh flavor at reasonable prices

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.

An esteemed department store adored by locals. The busy underground food zone is a must-see!

Whity Umeda is Umeda, Osaka's underground shopping city. It is home to 190 stores, including apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

Enjoy both city and nature with the ocean breeze

Founded in 1929, it is one of the largest department stores in Japan that leads in fashion and lifestyle trends.

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.

Directly connected to Kyoto Station, this major complex facility contains hotels, department stores, specialized stores, restaurants, and theaters, offering various kinds of recreation.

Kansai International Airport: the gateway to the skies of Kansai

ALBi is a shopping center for fashion and outdoor items for all lifestyles.

An entertaining fireworks show created by people who love the city of Osaka and worthy of being called a ”Naniwa Summer Tradition.”

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

An exhibition and shop of items unique to Nara

In Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street.Medicine, Cosmetics, etc.in store.

This green western-style home shines with pleasant sensibility