9 Gardens & Parks Nagai Botanical Gardens John Carter When visiting the Osaka Natural History Museum I was pleasantly surprised to discover a botanical garden encompasses the building.
6 Historical Hozenji Yokocho John Carter different from its surroundings and offers a small respite from the bustling city... after a 10-minute walk and spent some time enjoying what remains of the Osaka
Anime & Manga Kiddyland at Kishiwada Bonson Lam The La Park Kispa is just off the main road between Osaka and Kansai Airport/ Wakayama and 3 mins walk from Haruki Station.
Museums Open-Air Museum of Farmhouses Michelle Montano See ancient farmhouses from across Japan at Hattori Ryokuchi Park's open-air farmhouse museum in Osaka.
Gardens & Parks Hanami Hotspots on the Keihan Line Ash The Keihan Line, one of the private train lines linking Kyoto and Osaka, features many of Kansai's most famous cherry blossom attractions, as well as some
Historical The Old Town in Kishiwada Bonson Lam unravel the many links between these two places, from the daimyo to the more recent architectural features, as well as through the fifth oldest church in Osaka
Culture Artcourt Gallery Robert Van Egghen Artcourt gallery, in the center of Osaka, hosts exhibitions of local and international artists, including Hitoshi Nomura, Kozo Nishino and Shiro Matsui
Culture National Bunraku Theater Christie Petrakopoulou Visit the National Bunraku Theater in Osaka and discover Japan's traditional performing arts.