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Oigawa Railway Steam Locomotives 1 Park 5 The Museum -mura 9 Commemorative Museum of 13 17 Toba 20 Shima (Kashikojima Island) 23 These steam locomotives, which ran in the This public park houses the remains of outdoor museum which enables visitors to 1920s and 1930s, are still in fully working Yoshida Castle, which was built in the 16th experience old buildings and modes of Industry and Technology order. These stations which evoke the spirit century, other cultural institutions such as transport, mainly from the Meiji Period The Toyota Group has preserved the site of the of the period, the rivers and tea plantations the Toyohashi City Museum of Art and (1868–1912), as well as beef hot-pot and other former main plant of Toyoda Automatic Loom the trains roll past, and the dramatic History, and sports facilities. The tramway, aspects of the culinary culture of the times. The Works as part of its industrial heritage, and has mountain scenery have appeared in many which runs through the environs of the park museum grounds, one of the largest in , reopened it as a commemorative museum. The TV dramas and movies. is a symbol of Toyohashi. houses more than sixty buildings from around museum, which features textile machinery and ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Toyohashikoen-mae Station on the Toyohashi Railway tramline Japan and beyond, 12 of which are designated automobiles developed by the Toyota Group, ACCESS Runs from Shin-Kanaya Station to Senzu on the Oigawa Railway ACCESS A 20-minute bus journey from as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, presents the history of industry and technology http://www.oigawa-railway.co.jp/pdf/oigawa_rail_eng.pdf Inuyama Station on the Railroad which were dismantled and moved here. These in easy to understand displays that enable 6 () include the Telephone Exchange from visitors to enjoy learning about the importance Mt. Zao Observation Platform http://www.meijimura.com/english/ and St. John’s Church from . of manufacturing. ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Line Sumata Gorge 2 An observation platform with a 360-degree http://www.tcmit.org/english/ panorama from Mikawa Bay to the Chita Known as the last hidden gem of the Ooi Peninsula, and to on a clear day. 10 Chubu Centrair International Airport Image courtesy of Iseshima Tourism & Convention Organization River, this area is especially spectacular Perfect for a hike during the day, or for one Osu Shopping Arcade 14 when bedecked in the fresh greenery of of Japan’s top night views after dark. This airport is on an artificial island in Ise Familiar as “O-Ise-san” or “Dai-jingu-san,” the Ise Grand Shrine complex consists of a Toba and Shima are rich in coastal tourist attractions: Ago Bay famous for pearl The Ise-Shima Peninsula, the entirety of which is designated a part of the Ise-Shima spring or the blazing foliage of the autumn. Bay. Easily accessible from central Nagoya, Nagoya’s Osu Shopping Arcade originally grew total of 125 shrines, the most important of which are the Naiku (the Koutai Shrine or culturing, – the “wedded rocks” in Futamigaura, or a cruise to the National Park, is loved by visitors for its delicious seafood and beautiful vistas. At the Highlights are the hot spring waters, said to it is an aviation gateway which connects the from being a temple township on the outskirts inner sanctuary) where Omikami, the ancestral (goddess) of the aquarium. Major sights such as Shima Spain Village, with its multitude of attractions shore is a classic example of a ria coast, and within the beauty and calm of nature contain ingredients which make the skin ACCESS A 50-minute combined bus journey and walk from Mikawa Tahara Station on the entire Chubu region with the world. Special of Osu Kannon Temple. Imperial Family, is worshiped, and the Geku (the Toyouke Shrine or outer sanctuary) on a Spanish theme, Daiozaki and the Kirigaki Observatory with their spectacular sea reside people who make a living from fishing and pearl cultivation. In recent years, beautiful, and the 90-meter high, 8-meter Toyohashi Railway guided tours enable visitors to see highlights Here you will find shops selling everything from where Toyouke Omikami, the kami of food, clothing and shelter, is worshiped. The views, and Gokasho Bay are perfect for families and couples, and don’t forget the resort hotels, a theme park, and hot springs have sprung up, drawing large numbers Image courtesy of Visitors and long “dream suspension bridge” which gives of the terminal and places which cannot computers to vintage clothing and gourmet custom is to proceed from the outer sanctuary to the inner sanctuary. After visiting the spiny lobsters, abalone, oysters and other wonderful seafood! of tourists to this resort area. Convention Bureau stunning views of the entire gorge. Image courtesy of Central Japan International normally be entered such as the runway. food products. Constantly bustling with activity, inner sanctuary, wander through the townscapes of Oharai-Machi and Okage- ACCESS Adjacent to and Kashikojima Station, respectively, on the ACCESS Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS A 40-minute bus journey from Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway 7 Airport Co., Ltd. Segway exploration tours are also available. this district is considered Japan’s number one Yokocho and enjoy the traditional shops and inns. Inuyama Castle shopping arcade. ACCESS Adjacent to Central Japan International Airport Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ACCESS A 5-minute walk from on the Kintetsu Railway (Geku outer sanctuary) Built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, an uncle of http://www.centrair.jp/en/ ACCESS At on the Meitetsu Line, transfer to the Meijo Line and travel Adjacent to Naiku-mae bus stop, by bus from Ujiyamada Station on the Kintetsu Railway 21 24 clockwise to Kamimaezu Station http://www.isejingu.or.jp/foreign/index.html Toba Aquarium Kashikojima España Cruise Hamamatsu & Lake Hamana 3 . It is said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who entered Inuyama Castle This is one of Japan’s largest aquariums, A 50-minute cruise aboard the Esperanza, Go for a pleasure boat cruise on Lake during the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, 11 boasting 1,200 species housed in 12 different a Spanish-style sightseeing vessel. Enjoy Hamana, which stretches to the west of Nagoya Castle 15 18 fought in 1584 against Hatcho Miso no Sato Museum Okage Yokocho zones that reproduce natural environments. beautiful views of the ria coast and the Hamamatsu City, and try some eel, a who had taken up positions in Komakiyama Built in 1612 by Tokugawa Yoshinao, son of The most interesting animal here has to be the many large and small islands dotting the Hatcho miso has been made in Aichi specialty of the region. Hamamatsu Castle, Castle. Designated as a National Treasure, Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a daimyo’s castle. One Found in the middle of the townscape that dugong, which is at risk of extinction and waters. Prefecture’s Okazaki City for centuries. former seat of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the the view from Japan’s oldest surviving of the three most impressive castles in Japan, grew just outside the Naiku (inner shrine) at thought to be the marine mammal that inspired Two miso makers continue to produce Hatcho founder of the Shogunate, is a popular wooden castle keep is spectacular. the others being and , it is Ise Jingu, buildings from the Edo and Meiji old tales of mermaids. Come and see our spot for viewing. designated as a special national historical miso with traditional techniques. Periods have been relocated and ACCESS A 2-minute walk from Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Inuyama Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Toba cheerful sea otters and capibaras, and enjoy site. The golden dolphins on the roof of the This museum of traditional miso-making reproduced at Okage Yokocho. It is a Station on the Kintetsu Railway exciting shows by our seals and walruses! main keep are symbols of Nagoya. features actual miso production using gigantic ACCESS A 40-minute bus journey from Shin-Hamamatsu Station on the Enshu Railway (Lake popular tourist spot for sampling local treats http://www.aquarium.co.jp/foreign_language/english/english-pdf.pdf pots and tubs. Hamana Pleasure Boats, Kanzanji Harbor) 8 ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Higashi Ote Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) and shopping for traditional souvenirs. 25 http://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/13_english/index.html Shima Spain Village ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Okazakikoen-mae Station on the Meitetsu Line Sitting majestically in the Atsuta no Mori ACCESS A 1-minute walk from Jingukaikan-mae Bus Stop (board bus at Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station) 22 A theme park that recreates 4 Iga the exotic and passionate Mount Ryugu, Gansuiji Temple sacred grove in the southern part of Nagoya 12 City, this shrine, popularly referred to as of Nagoya 16 It is said that ninja covert mercenaries were atmosphere of a Spanish town. An ancient temple built in 725 by Gyoki, an Pottery Footpath Filled with captivating rides, “Atsuta-sama” or “Miya (The Shrine)” is Open since 1992, a total of 50,000 specimens, 19 active in Iga during the , eminent monk. Associated with fertility and Freight Railway Museum entertainment, restaurants, and visited by around 6.5 million people every of 500 different species, are on display, making A walking circuit in the city of Tokoname, home and many ninja-related temples and safe childbirth, peace and prosperity in the Opened in 2003 to mark the 130th shops to please children and year. The 200,000 square meter precinct it one of the largest aquariums in . The to one of the six old styles of Japanese kilns as historical sites remain. Fans from Japan and home and warding off evil, the temple is anniversary of railway freight transport. adults alike. boasts giant camphor trees more than Large Kuroshio Tank, where vast schools of well as the maneki neko, or “welcoming cat.” around the world flock to Iga to visit the visited by several hundred thousand people Some of the world’s oldest surviving freight 1,000 years old and a treasure hall which fish swim enchantingly, and the Penguin Tank, Walls and paths covered since long ago with popular Ninja Museum of Igaryu to learn to every year. It is designated as an Important cars, locomotives and containers are on houses over 6,000 relics. which recreates the natural environment of the tightly packed clay pipes and shochu liquor wield shuriken and other ninja weapons and Cultural Property of Japan. display in the open air. Rare freight cars and Antarctic, are particularly popular. bottles make up the unique, picturesque to watch the popular ninja show. parts, and related artifacts and documents ACCESS A 35-minute combined train journey and walk via the Iga Railway from Iga-Kambe ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Jingu-mae Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ACCESS A 15-minute combined subway journey and walk from Kanayama Station on the Nagoya scenes on the Pottery Footpath. are on display inside the building. Railroad (Meitetsu) Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS 13 minutes by direct bus from Ugata Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS A 30-minute walk from Enshu-Gansuiji Station on the Enshu Railway http://www.nagoyaaqua.com/english/ ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Tokoname Station on the Meitetsu Line ACCESS Adjacent to Nyugawa Station on the Sangi Railway http://www.iganinja.jp/en/index.html http://www.parque-net.com/foreign/english/index.html

FUKUI KYOTO SHIGA

Nishiyama Park 26 Kiyomizu-dera Temple 30 Kuramadera Temple 33 Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine 37 Lake Biwa 41 44 Nishinokyo World Heritage 45 Famous for its 50,000 azaleas, visitors can World Heritage Established in 770. Mount Kurama, famous This popular shrine, said to have been built enjoy extensive lawns, a , for its Daitengu (long-nosed goblin-like in the early , is the major shrine the popular lesser pandas in the park zoo, spirits or demons), is known as the place in to Inari, the patron of prosperity in and the observatory with its view over which Minamoto Yoshitsune received his commerce and agriculture. The shrine has Sabae. training, and as the setting for the Kurama many points of interest, the Path with Tengu drama. The area is also its countless vermillion Torii gates, and the renowned for stunning cherry blossoms in “omokaru-ishi” for telling one’s fortune. The ACCESS A 1-minute walk from Nishiyama-koen Station or a 3-minute walk from Nishisabae ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Kurama spring and maple leaves in fall. The view Oyama-Meguri mountain pilgrimage route, Station on the Railway Station on the Eizan Railway from the top of the Kurama-dera cable car, which takes visitors past wayside shrines Japan’s shortest, is stunning. and burial mounds dotted around Mt. Inari, is very popular. 27 Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple 34 ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Fushimi- on the Dogen, the founder of the Soto Zen school Image courtesy of Nara City Tourist Association of , established its Known as a shrine to the of water, Daihonzan in 1244. Even today, more than wish-granting and marriage, it is said that Byodo-in Temple World Heritage 38 Image courtesy of Biwako Visitors Bureau This area is home to a number of large-scale temples such as Yakushiji and 200 monks can be seen undergoing tough Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the Historic Monuments of Kifune was visited by the Toshodaiji, all of which are registered World Heritage Sites as part of the Historic Japan’s largest lake and reservoir counts for approximately one sixth of the area of ascetic training day and night. The monks’ Ancient Kyoto. The famous 13-meter high stage in front of the Main Hall gives poetess Izumi Shikibu. It is a custom from Byodo-in Temple symbolizes the splendor Monuments of Ancient Nara. The area is in the western part of the old capital . Visitors can go on cruises and take part in other leisure activities, explanations during your tour of the temple stunning views of the city. The Otowa Waterfall, believed to grant longevity, success ancient times to visit the three parts of the of the powerful Fujiwara Clan during the Heijokyo. The atmospheric streetscapes are evocative of times gone by. Walk along and go for relaxing walks along the shore. The lake appeared in many songs, poems complex will be combined with Buddhist in love, and scholarly triumph, and the 15 temple buildings which house an array of shrine in the following order: the main Heian Period. The Phoenix Hall (Hoo-do), the sightseeing route and visit the old temples. and paintings to mark its designation as a Quasi-National Park in 1950. teachings. You can also stay overnight and National Treasures, are must-sees. shrine, the rear shrine and the central shaped like the open wings of a phoenix ACCESS Adjacent to Nishinokyo Station on the Kintetsu Railway shrine. and topped with phoenix statues, appears experience ascetic training. ACCESS A 25-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Hamaotsu Station on the Keihan Electric Railway on the ¥10 coin. ACCESS A 15-minute bus journey from Eiheiji-guchi Station on the A 30-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Railway http://kankou.town.eiheiji.lg.jp/guide/ http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html ACCESS A 30-minute walk from Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Railway ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Keihan Station on the Keihan Electric Railway World Heritage 46 http://www.byodoin.or.jp/en/index.html Hieizan Enryakuji Temple 42 Yoshino & Asuka 31 35 World Heritage Asuka was the imperial capital during the Awara Onsen 28 Arashiyama Sagano Scenic Railway (6–7th centuries). It is dotted 39 with things to see, such as the Ishibutai Cherry blossoms in the spring and red Kyoto National Museum The center of Japanese Buddhism, built in A hot-spring town surrounded by idyllic A 25-minute, 7.3-kilometer scenic journey 788 by Saicho, the founder of the stone burial mound, Kashihara Shrine leaves in the fall—Arashiyama is famous for The museum houses ceramics, paintings, countryside. Since it opened in 1883, from Sagano to Tamba-Kameoka. Travel Sect. The temple grounds, situated on the and the Asuka Great Buddha. Mount its beautiful, changing scenery. Though the calligraphy, crafts, and other diverse artistic numerous writers and calligraphers have through the Hozugawa Valley and revel in Kyoto-Shiga border, encompass Mount Yoshino is a famous cherry blossom viewing most famous of its views is the Togetsu and cultural artifacts from across Japan. spot which has been designated, together visited this relaxing spot. The hot water in the marvelous beauty. At Kameoka, the Hieizan in its entirety. The temple was Bridge over the , Arashiyama Exhibits in the Heisei Chishinkan Wing, Image courtesy of with the adjacent Kinpusenji Temple, as a each hotel and inn has different properties terminus, you can try rafting and horse recognized as a cultural property with Mt. Yoshino Tourist Association is also home to numerous historical temples opened in 2014, offer a comprehensive World Cultural Heritage site. as the town sits on as many as 74 individual riding. designation as a World Heritage Site in 1994. water sources. and shrines, such as , look at all aspects of Japanese culture in ACCESS Adjacent to Yoshino Station and Asuka Station, respectively, on the Kintetsu Railway Shrine, and World http://www.yoshinoyama-sakura.jp/english/ ACCESS Adjacent to Awara-Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Railway ACCESS Runs from Torokko Station to Torokko Kameoka Station on the Sagano Scenic one place. ACCESS A 45-minute bus journey from on the Keihan Electric Railway Photo courtesy of Toshiharu Kitajima Heritage Site Saiho-ji Temple. Railway A combined 40-minute walk and cable-car ride from Yase Station on the Eizan Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Railway and Keifuku Electric Railroad https://www.sagano-kanko.co.jp/english.php ACCESS A 7-minute walk east from Shichijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway http://www.hieizan.or.jp/_att/english.pdf Hase & Muro 47 29 The Philosopher’s Walk 32 Hozugawa-kudari River Boat Ride 36 Gion, Kawaramachi & Nishiki Market 40 Ishiyamadera Temple 43 Nara Park is famous for its 1,100 wild deer, a protected species, which come out to Hasedera Temple, built during the Asuka Toei Kyoto Studio Park greet visitors. The magnificent 660-hectare park is home to numerous World Heritage Period, is in Hase, a fabled village A canal-side walk stretching from Nyakuoji Take in the views of this dramatic gorge on a Kawaramachi is a bustling commercial area Founded by the monk Roben in the late mentioned in the (The See where period dramas and movies are Sites as well as National Treasures of Japan, including Todaiji Temple, home to the Shrine in the south to Ginkakuji Temple in two-hour boat trip from Kameoka to packed with souvenir shops, eateries and at the request of Emperor Chronicles of Japan) and (Records of made on these streetscape film oldest wooden building in the world and famous for its great Buddha statue, the the north. Cherry blossoms in spring, and Arashiyama along the gushing . large-scale commercial facilities. Gion, Shomu. Murasaki Shikibu allegedly began Ancient Matters). Muro is the site of Muroji sets. Take in the atmosphere and dress up eye-catching vermillion pavilion of Kasuga-taisha Shrine, Kofukuji Temple and its blazing foliage in autumn give visitors This trip, beautiful throughout the year, is meanwhile, is the place to see Kyoto’s most writing in this temple. The Temple, often known as “Nyonin Koya” as a Sengoku Period military commander or famous pagoda, and more. The park is also home to cultural institutions such as the special pleasure. Take this opportunity to mentioned in the Michelin Green Guide traditional streetscapes. The Nishiki Market, name, which means literally “stony (Women’s Mount Koya) as it could be visited a ninja, or a character in a period drama, and the Shosoin Repository, and is popular with domestic and have a look at nearby shrines and temples, Japan. known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” is full of mountain temple,” originates from the giant by women. Each of these areas offers a rich and enjoy the attractions on offer. international visitors throughout the year. Image courtesy of Nara Visitors Bureau Image courtesy of Kyoto Media Support Center such as Honen-in and Eikando Temples. long-established businesses selling typical Wollastonite rock situated in the grounds. historical perspective. ACCESS Kyoto specialties, vegetables and pickles. Image courtesy of Ishiyama Tourist Association ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Katabiranotsuji Station on the Keifuku Electric Railroad ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Hasedera Station and Muroguchiono Station, respectively, on the Kintetsu A 35-minute walk from Jingu- on the Keihan Electric Railway http://www.toei-eigamura.com/en/ ACCESS A 15-minute bus journey from Torokko Kameoka Station on the Sagano Scenic Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway, and Gion-shijo Station on the ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Ishiyamadera Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Railway A 25-minute combined bus journey and walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway http://www.hozugawakudari.jp/en/ Keihan Electric Railway

OSAKA HYOGO

Nose Mount Myoken 48 , Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi 51 Tsutenkaku 54 Mizumadera Temple 58 Honganji Hidaka Betsuin Temple 61 Mount Rokko 65 Arima Onsen 68 The Myoken Dai-Bosatsu (Bodhisattva) is the A 103-meter high symbol of . The Established by the monk Gyoki at the Built in 1540 by Yukawa Naomitsu, the Visit for one of Japan’s top panoramas and One of the top hot springs in the Kansai area, deification of Hokushin or the North Star. entire city can be viewed from the brilliant request of Emperor Shomu in 744, castellan of Kameyama Castle in Kyoto. In stunning night views of , along with the said to have been much loved by the Because this star always lies to the north, it golden observatory in which Billiken, a Mizumadera is popularly known as the precincts you will see gingko trees over ever-changing natural beauty of the 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. One is considered to lead humanity along the right of good luck, is enshrined. The surrounding Mizuma-Kannon after the Yakuyoke Kannon 400 years old which have been designated seasons. A popular mountain leisure spot of the three oldest springs in Japan, it is path and listen to mankind’s prayers, and is area is full of restaurants serving Osaka (protector from evil spirits) it houses. The by the prefecture as natural treasures. with a botanical garden, restaurants, outdoor mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (The Chronicles therefore venerated as an important guardian specialties such as kushikatsu (deep-fried temple also makes an appearance in Ihara leisure facilities and accommodation. of Japan), Japan’s oldest historical record deity. The temple is always packed with skewers), fugu (pufferfish), and udon Saikaku’s woodblock print book Nihon written in 720, as being a favorite haunt of pilgrims, while the cable car to the summit noodles. Eitaigura (Japan’s Treasury for the Ages). ACCESS A 7-minute walk from Nishi-Gobo Station on the Kishu Railway ACCESS prominent leaders and figures. gives stunning views throughout the year. A 20-minute bus and cable car journey from Rokko Station on the Hankyu Railway ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Shin- on the ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Mizumakannon Station on the Mizuma Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Arima-Onsen Station on the Kobe Electric Railway ACCESS A 30-minute bus and cable car journey from Myokenguchi Station on the A 40-minute bus and cable car journey from on the Electric Railway http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/Guide-pdf/mishiran-guide-english.pdf http://www.arima-onsen.com/eng/index.html http://www.myoken.org/150420b_MyokenGuideMAP_Web_en.pdf http://www.rokkosan.com/en/ Dorokyo Gorge 62 55 49 The Tomb of World Heritage 59 A huge ravine situated along the borders of 66 Akashi Kaikyo Bridge 69 Hattori Ryokuchi Park Mount Koya three prefectures: Nara, Wakayama and Kobe- One of the three largest tombs in the world, This is the largest park in , Mie. The rugged lower section is Connecting the Japanese mainland of The flourishing heart of Osaka. Home to the city’s top entertainment area, Namba, alongside the Great Pyramid of Giza and and has been selected as one of Japan’s majestically beautiful with its giant crags and Honshu with Awaji Island, this 3,911-meter and the neon lights of the Dotonbori canal—featuring enormous illuminated kinetic the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in 100 best urban parks. Popular attractions unusual rocks. The sheer cliff walls are best long bridge, supported by 300-meter high crabs and octopuses, and the famous Glico neon sign—as well as Namba Parks, Xian. The 486-meter long keyhole-shaped include the Open-Air Museum of Old seen from water level on a jet boat tour. towers, is the longest suspension bridge in chosen as one of the top 10 hanging gardens in the world. All this is just around the tomb, built in the 5th century, is Japan’s Japanese Farm Houses, an arboretum, an the world. Visit the website for details of the corner from the trend-setting Shinsaibashi district! largest. Walk the 2.8-kilometer path around open-air concert hall, and sports facilities. A ACCESS A 40-minute bus journey from JR Shingu Station Bridge World tour in which visitors can walk the tomb to grasp its enormity. swimming pool is open during the summer ACCESS Adjacent to on the Nankai Electric Railway, and to Osaka-Namba Station along sections of the bridge and climb one ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Mikunigaoka Station on the Nankai Electric Railway ACCESS A 5-minute walk from and a barbecue area can be enjoyed on the and Kintetsu Railway of the support towers. Ryokuchi-Koen Station on the Kita-Osaka throughout the year (closed in winter). A 15-minute walk to Shinsaibashi ACCESS A 7-minute walk from Maiko-koen Station on the Kyuko Railway http://www.jb-honshi.co.jp/english/bridgeworld/index.html 56 52 Kansai International Airport 63 50 Abeno Harukas The world’s first offshore airport, built on an Amagasaki is rich in attractions: the friendly 70 The tallest building in Japan at 300 meters. World Heritage artificial island in off the coast of hustle and bustle of the shopping streets in You can see the whole of Osaka from the Senshu. Popularly known as “KIX,” the two front of the station, the Teramachi district A top Kobe entertainment district for sightseeing and shopping. Many areas Harukas 300 Observatory on the top floor. wings of the terminal are replete with a full Mount Koya is the collective name for a chain of 1,000-meter high mountains in with its many temples and shrines, and the symbolize Kobe’s historic role as a port city: the hilly hinterland is home to the Kitano The complex includes fashion and gourmet range of restaurants, shops, massage Koya-cho, Ito-gun, . Settled by the monk Kukai more than exhilarating races on offer at Boat Race Ijinkan district with its old and distinctive European-style houses, nearer to the sea food, a department store, an art museum services, and more. 1,200 years ago, this is Shingon Buddhism’s most holy place. There are 117 temples Amagasaki. The city is also famous for its you can visit museums and the Kyu-kyoryuchi (old foreign settlement) with its retro and a hotel. here, including Sohonzan-Kongobuji Temple, designated a World Heritage Site as local crafts. buildings. Seasonal events, such as the Kobe Matsuri and Luminarie are also worth ACCESS Adjacent to Kansai Airport Station on the Nankai Electric Railway seeing. part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. ACCESS Adjacent to Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Electric Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Osaka-Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Railway http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp http://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/ ACCESS A 10-minute bus journey from Koyasan Station on the Nankai Electric Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Kobe-Sannomiya Station on the Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric http://www.koyasan.or.jp/en/ Railway Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 53 57 Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts, Izumi Tama Museum Kishi Station 60 Hanshin Koshien Stadium 64 Takarazuka 67 One of the largest aquariums in the world. A municipal art museum established after Come and see over 30,000 creatures from the Kubo family and the Kuboso corporation trains are decorated with Built in 1924, this was Japan’s first Home to the Takarazuka Revue, an 620 different species, including the whale donated its art collection and this building to images of cats, strawberries and toys. full-blown baseball stadium. It attracts huge all-female musical theater troupe. Other Himeji Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1993. The keep and tower, , the largest fish on the planet. The Izumi City. The museum is home to around Nitama, the feline station master, will crowds as the focal point of the National places of interest are the 1,200-year-old which were built in the early Edo Period and survive to this day, are admired for their Often affectionately known as “Kita” (North Osaka), the skyscraper-filled area new interactive exhibit area, with tanks 11,000 works of art, including two National welcome you to Kishi Station, which has an High School Baseball Championship and as Takarazuka Hot Springs found opposite the historical value and their beauty. The castle reopened to visitors in 2015 after surrounding is dotted with a wide range of commercial facilities, with where visitors can touch and handle sea life, Treasures and 29 Important Cultural impressive cypress shingled roof with the home ground of the . station, and the Tezuka Osamu extensive renovation work, restoring the brilliant white castle walls, thanks to which everything from long-established department stores through to brand new shopping is very popular. Properties. Six exhibitions are put on every skylights in the shape of a cat’s eyes. Stadium tours are available but must be Museum devoted to the works of the famous the castle became known as “The White Heron,” and the exquisite architectural malls. This distract is packed with things to see and do, view spots which overlook ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Osakako Station on the Subway Chuo Line, which connects year. booked in advance. manga artist. design to their former glory. the Osaka cityscape, eateries in which to try out Osaka specialties, and more. directly to the Kintetsu Railway at Nagata Station ACCESS A 10-minute bus journey from Izumi-Chuo Station on the ACCESS Kishi Station on the Wakayama Electric Railway ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Koshien Station on the Hanshin Electric Railway ACCESS Adjacent to on the Hankyu Railway A 5-minute walk from Osakako Station on the Subway Chuo Line after changing at Kujo Station ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Sanyo- on the Sanyo Electric Railway ACCESS Adjacent to Umeda Station on the Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway on the Hanshin Electric Railway http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/ http://www.ikm-art.jp/en/index.html http://www.wakayama-dentetsu.co.jp/images/wakayama_eng.pdf http://www.hanshin.co.jp/koshien/global/en/ http://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/guide/castle/