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More commonly referred to as the ‘Higashiyama’ area of the city, the area around Kiyomizu-Gojo Station boasts some of Kyoto’s most famous attractions. The area is quite large therefore it’s useful ...

Located in the north-west of the city, Arashiyama isn’t a popular area to stay but might be of interest to visitors who want to be nearby some famous sights including the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove an...

Kintetsu Nara Station is the closest train station to Nara’s most famous attractions. From the station it takes less than 10-minutes to walk into Nara Park, famous for its many deer and sites inclu...

JR Nara Station is the second of two main train station - along with Kintetsu-Nara Station - servicing the city. It is however further away from the most famous attractions of the city with sites i...

Often referred to ‘Kita’ or the northern district of downtown Osaka, Umeda is considered by many visitors as the best place to stay in the city. The area boasts many hotels, great shopping, plenty ...

Home to Osaka's most iconic landmark, the bright neon signs of Dotonbori including its famous 'Glico Man', it's almost certain that every first-time visitor to the city strolls through this area. O...

Making-up part of the 'Minami' area of Osaka's downtown, the area around Shinsaibashi Station is home to a thriving shopping and dining scene along with plenty of nightlife including its famous Shi...

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...