Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening
The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years.
Osaka / Experiences Facilities
Tenryu-ji Temple
This Zen temple was once ranked first among Kyoto's Five Mountains, and it is also designated as a World Heritage Site. There are many things to see in the precincts, including Sogenchi Teien (Sogen Pond Garden) and Unryuzu (Cloud-Dragon Painting).
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
Dotonbori
The “eat ‘till you drop” foodie destination marked by the larger than life signboard.
Osaka / Famous Places
The 40-story super high-rise was completed in 1993. From the observatory on the 40th floor and Kuchu Teien Observatory 173m off the ground, view the whole Osaka City.
Osaka / Observatories
This is a shrine with a lion-headed shrine pavilion that has a great impact, and is a shrine for improving one's luck in the game.
Osaka / Shrines & Temples
The longest shopping arcade in Japan, with a total length of about 2.6 km.
Osaka / Shopping Streets
Many highlights including pearl jewelry, demonstrations of culturing technique of a pearl, and demonstrations by women divers.
Mie / Museums
The park is centered around the palace where emperors have lived for more than 500 years.
Kyoto / Parks & Gardens
Osaka Castle’s tower is at the heart of this Park with multi facilities and concert / event halls.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
This is a symbol of the power of Tokugawa Ieyasu in Kyoto. There are numerous valuable remains and attractions, including the national treasure Ninomaru-goten Palace.
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with 1,000 cherry trees lining the riverbed.
Osaka / Tourist Attractions
An urban park along the riverbank with 4,800 cherry trees.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
One of the "Three Oldest Hot Springs in Japan", located deep in the Kansai region. Two types of spring water, gold and silver, can be enjoyed.
Kobe / Famous Places
Take the aqua-bus to see Osaka's quaint retro architecture and seasonal scenery from the water.
Osaka
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The Tenjin Festival held in summer is one of the three major festivals in Japan, attracting many visitors from Japan and abroad.
Osaka / Shrines & Temples
Kabuki, a classical performing art inheriting 400 years of tradition.
Kyoto / Museums
The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, founded in 1202. The temple attracts visitors with its architectural heritage such as the Hojo (main building), as well as its masterpieces of paintings such as the ceiling paintings, sliding door paintings, and the National Treasure, the folding screens of “The Wind and Thunder Gods.”
Kyoto / Shrines & Temples
A towering skyscraper boasting a height of 300 meters above ground. From the observation deck on the top floor, one can enjoy a wide view of Osaka.
Osaka / Observatories
A bustling shopping street running north-south in the center of Osaka.
Osaka / Shopping Streets
Step into the 300-Year Long History Behind Kinosaki Barley Straw Craft.
Hyogo / Museums
A literary museum in the hot spring town displaying works and information about writers associated with Kinosaki.
Hyogo / Museums
This is a symbolic park full of historical atmosphere, with ancient tombs lining its path.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
Japan’s largest railway museum with 53 railway cars on display. From a steam locomotive to shinkansen, you can see, touch and put your hands on.
Kyoto / Museums
Kuromon Market, located in Minami, the heart of Osaka, has a long history of serving Osaka’s food culture and offers a wide variety of seasonal foods.
Osaka / Shopping Streets
