BLOG

One of several major train stations in Osaka, Shin-Osaka Station is serviced by lines including the Tokaido Shinkansen running east to Kyoto, Nagoya and terminating at Tokyo and the San'yo Shinkans...

A largely commercial and shopping precinct, the area around Yodoyabashi Station is situated to the north of more popular areas such as Kita and Minami and just to south the Shin-Osaka Station. As s...

Positioned between Kita and Minami, the area around Hommachi Station can be considered as the centre of the city, making it an attractive area to stay. If you’re feeling energetic and can walk from...

As one of the most popular attractions in the city, there’s a good chance you might be visiting Osaka Castle during your stay. Lying to the west of Yodoyabashi Station, it’s an easy area to reach b...

Located to the south of the Namba Station area, the neighbourhoods around Tennoji Station are enjoying revitalisation and increasing popularity over recent years. Considered a little more rough and...

Heading west from central Osaka, the area around Universal City Station is popular for one reason, and one reason only – Universal Studios Japan (USJ). One of the country’s most popular attractions...

Osakako Station services the attractions of 'Tempozan Harbor Village' including the always popular Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel. Though well away from the city centre, Os...

Around 45-minutes from Namba Station, Kansai Airport Station services Kansai International Airport – one of Japan’s busiest airports. Located on a man-made island on Osaka Bay, the area is well-awa...

The Sannomiya Station area is the centre of Kobe in terms of access to the most popular attractions, shopping, dining, nightlife and greatest number of hotels and other accommodation. The neighbo...