Things to Do

Kansai Region couples

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

Private Charter Flight at Kobe

Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum and Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group Flight Tour

Kobe / Experiences Facilities

Universal Studios Japan

An interactive dive into the world of movies, anime and games from around the world!

Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

• 22 Jun 2023

  Your trusty guide to smooth, wallet-friendly transportation in Osaka!

  Osaka is the largest city in Kansai and the second-largest in Japan after Tokyo. With so many means of transportation and railway lines, many people may find themselves lost while moving around Osaka Prefecture. In this article, we will explain some key tips to getting around in Osaka so you can get on and see the sights, all the more smoothly.

• 18 Sep 2022

  17 Best things to do in Osaka, Japan

  The metropolis, Osaka, is full of tourist / gourmet spots, it is hard to choose from. Here is our recommendation for first-time visitors to Osaka, a comprehensive list of appealing sight-seeing spots, gourmet eateries, inns, souvenir shops and events.

• 1 Jan 2020

  Best Travel Spot Add-Ons During a Trip to USJ, Osaka

  Universal Studios Japan, or USJ as it’s known more commonly, is the popular theme park in Osaka where guests can dive into the popular worlds of Harry Potter, Mario from Nintendo and more. In this guide, we’ll show you some more travel spots that work as perfect add-ons to your trip to USJ.

Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail

Green bamboos grow up to create a canopy on this trail. A beloved spot in Kyoto.

Kyoto / Tourist Attractions

An e-BIKE tour around the Funaya houses

Explore the town of Ine, where a large cluster of Funaya houses stand, on a relaxing ride on an electric bicycle

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan)

Active and romantic. "Rokkosan" is the symbol of Kobe and the pinnacle of fun!

Kobe / Nature Spots

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

"Washoku," Japan’s unique food culture born in close connection with nature

Osaka / Experiences Facilities

• 8 Apr 2021

  Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

  In this class, students will make the most popular Osaka gourmet classic, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Before starting cooking, your washoku instructor-certified teacher will explain about washoku and give students lessons on Japanese ingredients and the cultures of soup stocks in each region.

Tempozan Ferris wheel

A 15-minute flight that offers a panoramic view of the city of Osaka.

Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Japanese Lady Trial Class

The traditional Japanese martial art of the 'naginata,' favored by high-class women such as the wives of samurai and nobility.

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities

Thatch Roof Fuki-kae Experience

Miyama is home to many traditional thatch roof houses.

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

• 29 Mar 2020

  For staying guests only! Learn about people's lives through the 5000 year history/thatch craftsman experience

  Thatch roof houses are houses with roofs made of "kaya," a plant in the Poaceae grass family. They have been used for Japanese homes since long ago, but are rapidly disappearing in recent years due to lifestyle changes and a decline in materials. There are still many well-preserved thatch roof houses built during the Edo period (1603-1867) remaining in nature-rich Miyama, located in the center of Kyoto Prefecture. Miyama is popular for its scenery that changes through the seasons and is known overseas for it's unspoilt Japanese landscape.

ROKKO Forest Sound Museum

A museum in a forest where various "sounds" and rich nature heal you.

Kobe / Museums

Nishinomiya Noh (Nogaku) Theatre

Noh is the oldest theatrical performance in the world with a history of over 700 years.

Hyogo / Museums

Kaiyukan

One of the world's largest aquariums that will make you want to go back again and again.

Osaka / Zoos & Aquariums

Taiza Crab at Kyotango Ryugu Project

Uniquely local cooking experience using exceptionally fresh crabs

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

• 15 Apr 2021

  One-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs

  In this program, you can experience cooking a "female snow crab rice bowl" inspired by a fisherman's meal. The first step is to boil the crab in soup made with Taiza sea salt. Once boiled, the crab is broken down into smaller pieces using your hands or scissors.

Sumo Wrestling Museum Kehayaza

The historic Katsuragi City, is the birthplace of the Japanese spirit.

Nara / Experiences Facilities

Biwako Hakodateyama Mountain

In the summer, you can enjoy the flowers as part of the green season, and in the winter, you can enjoy the silvery white slopes of the ski resort.

Shiga / Famous Places

Shōkadō

A tea world conveying the spirit of wabi-sabi

Kyoto / Museums

Experience kitchen knife sharpening and iron forging

Traditional Japanese kanamono metalwork is produced across the nation

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities

• 29 Mar 2020

  Loved by professionals both in Japan and around the world

  This tour will take you to two kanamono foundries to experience knife sharpening and iron forging, giving you a glimpse into Japan’s commitment to craftsmanship. Along the way, enjoy tasting Japanese sake at a visit to Inami Shuzo Co., Ltd., the only sake brewery in Miki City.

Kuromon Market

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

Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho

From long-established restaurants to famous stores, Osaka gourmet food is here!

Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks

A Deep Dive into Japanese Culture at Enman-in Monzeki Temple

Experience Japanese culture in a special space that overlooks a famous garden.

Shiga / Shrines & Temples

Tsutenkaku Tower

A 108-meter high, iconic observation tower in Osaka modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Now includes the new TOWER SLIDER amusement ride, opened in 2022.

Osaka / Observatories

The Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School

Preserving and Opening to the Public an Elementary School

Shiga / Tourist Attractions

• 29 Mar 2020

  A Special Educational Tour Inside the Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School, a Tangible Cultural Property Dubbed the "Chalk Education Palace"

  Established in 1937 based on a design by the American architect William Merrell Vories (1880-1964). Follow the Toyosato Travel Guide and venture inside the school buildings, which were awarded the title of Tangible Cultural Property in 2007! The guide will take you on a special tour of rooms and locations that you usually cannot access.

A Gastronomy Walk Through Katsuragisanroku Park, Umemoto Tofu shop, Katakami Soy Sauce

Visit an area ancient Japanese people lived in, and explore the roots of Japanese cuisine

Nara / Famous Places

Kyoto City Zoo

Celebrating 120 years! This zoo boasts being the second oldest in Japan and a beloved retreat for city residents.

Kyoto / Zoos & Aquariums