Kansai International Airport 54 min
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (32 min)
Big botanical garden with themed areas growing many flowers & herbs, plus restaurants & a gift shop. Meriken Park (19 min)
Urban waterfront park featuring an observation tower, an earthquake memorial & a maritime museum. Tsutenkaku (27 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Nankin-machi (23 min)
Established in 1868, this Chinese cultural district offers eateries, souvenir shops & mahjong clubs. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (24 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Universal Studios Japan (21 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Kobe Harborland (20 min)
Waterside commercial & entertainment area in an old train station with shopping, hotels & dining. Umeda Sky Building (26 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (24 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Osaka Castle (23 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Mount Rokkō (30 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Dotonbori (30 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Kobe Port Tower (21 min)
Decorative tower reaching 108m & featuring an observation deck with panoramic city views. Nunobiki Falls (27 min)
Waterfall, hiking, mountaineering, and autumn leaf color Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (28 min)
Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings. | 
