Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms
This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures
With a history of over 100 years, Tsutenkaku Tower is a symbol of Naniwa, Osaka, and is protected by the third-generation blonde Billiken.
A 20-minute mini cruise down the Dotonbori river
Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined
Lots of beautiful roses
Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck
A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design
A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists
An old town house to relax in
A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi
The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable
A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort
Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden
The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto
A zoo favored by Kobe locals
The magnificent Azuchi castle has been brought back to life
Relax at the first onsen in the Kansai region approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a facility promoting health through onsen bathing
Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan