Best around Kansai Spot List

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

Daily necessities, stationery, and more. There’s also a theater!

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

The traditional god of learning

The Uramura oysters grown by the owner are exquisite

Enjoy the adorable shape of wheat gluten manju wrapped in bamboo leaves

Warabimochi on a bed of frozen roasted soybean flour and honey

This specialty tonkotsu ramen shop is one of the country’s oldest

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

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

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

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.

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

Enjoy a meal with brown rice in an traditional Japanese-style home

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

Taste Nara’s best foods

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

Specialty waffles made using only the finest ingredients

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