Best around Kansai Spot List

Meet the two famous cats that manage the station

Directly connected to Himeji station. ORIHICA is a Japanese business-casual brand offering high cost-performance suits and shirts for both men and women, with a slim fit design that combines practicality. Highly popular among Japanese office workers.

For absolute beginners there's an 'easy belt' lift and 'easy lessons' A family ski resort with close access from the city and car park next to the slopes.

As the Otani Bypass has been completed, it is more easily accessible from Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Very close, clean and good snow.

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

A Fire Festival that Marks the End of Summer

Midosuji takes its name from the Kita Mido Hall and the Minami Mido Hall, which are branch temples of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple located by the roadside. As the face of Osaka, this grand boulevard runs through the city's heart and entertainment area and is lined with banks, trading company buildings, and hotels. Stretching 44 meters wide, the road extends four kilometers southwards from the front of Hankyu Department Store beside Osaka Station to Namba Station. The road is lined with four rows of gingko trees, whose leaves turn a beautiful yellow in autumn.

Directly connected to Uehonmachi station. ORIHICA is a Japanese business-casual brand offering high cost-performance suits and shirts for both men and women, with a slim fit design that combines practicality. Highly popular among Japanese office workers.

Enjoy an ancient Nara ritual at the summit. The Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival is held every January

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

Situated in Sumoto, 2.7 km from Ohama Beach, Shimahana features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms in Shimahana are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The wellness area at Shimahana is comprised of a sauna, a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sumoto, like cycling. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 52 km from the property.

This observation deck lies at the southern tip of Shionomisaki. The seventh and eighth floors, which are 100 meters above sea level, are observation galleries, commanding a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On a fine day, the vista even takes in the distant Mt. Nachi. On entering the deck, you'll receive a certificate for visiting the southernmost point of Japan's main island as proof of your visit to Shionomisaki. The grasslands at the tip of the cape, called “Boro no Shiba,” stretch out over 100,000 square meters. A restaurant there serves a variety of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

The large scale ski area! High quality snow and the rich variation of trails are amongst the many attractions.

In Ebisubashi-Suji Shopping Street.Medicine,Cosmetics,etc.in store.

A wide range of medicines, cosmetics, daily necessities, food, etc., with favorable prices and considerate services

Right outside Exit 12 of Sakaisujihonmachi Station. A Japanese suit brand offering a variety of popular items, including non-iron shirt, washable suits, pajama suits and a wide selection of business attire for both men and women.

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

About a 10-minute bus ride from Saiin Station. A Japanese suit brand offering a variety of popular items, including non-iron shirt, washable suits, and a wide selection of business attire for both men and women.

Hotel New Awaji offers spacious rooms with beautiful sea views, some with a private outdoor bath. It features public hot spring baths, an outdoor sea-side pool and 5 dining options. Rooms at Hotel New Awaji have tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge. Some rooms have a terrace and a private open-air bath. Guests can relax with various types of massages including Thai, Hawaiian and Thalassotherapy. Hotel New Awaji has a playground and offers bicycle rentals. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can enjoy traditional Japanese meals, prepared with fresh seafood and Awaji beef, in the room. Home-made pastry can be enjoyed in tea lounge Seagull, while night lounge Hibiscus offers karaoke and Bar Awaji features jazz music. Hotel New Awaji is a 10-minute ride from the Sumoto Express Bus Centre, with the hotel’s complimentary shuttle. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

A vault of many national cultural artifacts from the Nara period