Kansai International Airport 55 min
Osaka Castle (28 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Shitennoji (33 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Meriken Park (19 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (25 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Umeda Sky Building (31 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Dotonbori (35 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Kobe Harborland (22 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Nankin-machi (24 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (25 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Nunobiki Falls (29 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color Mount Rokkō (39 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Kobe Port Tower (22 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Tsutenkaku (32 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (35 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Universal Studios Japan (22 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. | 
