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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...

When visiting Kobe, making time to explore the vibrant Nankinmachi or ‘Chinatown’ district is something of a must-do. Established in the 19th century, Nankinmachi is one of Japan’s best Chinatown...

Kobe is one of Japan’s most important and historic port cities and with the redevelopment of much of its waterfront over recent years, staying around the bay area is a good option when seeking-ou...