Best around Kansai Spot List

The oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice) at this veteran shop is profound in its simplicity

Enjoy the greenery of the garden inside Nanzen-ji Temple at a boiled tofu store

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.

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

Sensationally soft cheesecake made using imported cheese from Denmark

Enjoy both city and nature with the ocean breeze

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

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

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.

Take a snack break at this Japanese sweet shop’s tea house

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.

These standard sweets are smooth and melt in your mouth

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

A seaside park with great views

Right near Shinsaibashi Subway Station.Located in the north Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Medicine, Cosmetics, souvenir, etc. a great selection in store.

Feel the Summer Atmosphere in Kyoto as it Reverberates with the Sound of Japanese Instruments

Originally an antique book district before the war, stores selling electrical appliances started to appear, and Den Den town developed into an electrical appliance district around 1950s. Nowadays there are some 200 stores that deal with household appliances, personal computers, audio devices, mobile phones, and lighting equipment. Recent years have seen stores related to pop culture such as anime and games springing up, and in response to the increased number of foreign tourists, there are now plenty of tax-free shops, too.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

A huge fashion building occupied by various shops

Meet the two famous cats that manage the station