Best around Kansai Spot List

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

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

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

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

Namba Walk is Namba, Osaka's underground shopping city. It features 240 stores such as apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.

Enjoy both city and nature with the ocean breeze

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.

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

Eki Marche Osaka

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.

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.

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

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

The Uramura oysters grown by the owner are exquisite

The 100-year-old white plum tree watches over this Sukiya-style city along the Shirokawa stream

These standard sweets are smooth and melt in your mouth

Sumptuous original dishes made with real arrowroot

A relaxing, casual environment with an extensive offering of black-colored sweets, lunch items, and more

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