Best around Kansai Spot List

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

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

Popular for fresh flavor at reasonable prices

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

Sensationally soft cheesecake made using imported cheese from Denmark

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

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.

A well-established Kyoto confection shop that’s perfect for those with a sweet tooth

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.

Kansai International Airport: the gateway to the skies of Kansai

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

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

Eki Marche Osaka

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

A famous butcher shop founded in 1909

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

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

Enjoy both city and nature with the ocean breeze