Osaka is not blessed with beaches, but here are a few of my recommendations to help people in the area enjoy the beaches, ocean air and cool off with a swim.
The best viewing spots for Gozan Okuribi/ Daimonji, Kyoto
“Daimonji Gozan Okuribi” is a famous as the Kyoto summer image. The best viewing spots for Gozan okuribi is Funaokayama park.
Arima Onsen/ Japan’s three best hot springs (日本三大名湯)
Arima Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan. It has a recorded history going back to the 631 published Nihon Shoki, the second oldest book
Nachi water falls/ Japan’s three best water falls (日本三大名滝)
The 133 meter waterfall – Nachi no taki – is the tallest waterfall in Japan.Visitors will be impressed by the natural power and beauty of the falls.
Amanohashidate/ Japan’s three best scenic views (日本三景)
Amanohashidate, the meaning of which is roughly bridge to heaven, is a 3.6km long, pine tree covered sand bar. Miyajima and Matsushima are also best views.
Himeji Castle/ Japan’s three best castles (日本三大名城)
Himeji Castle is the most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes. Renovation was completed in 2015.
Castle view point / Osaka castle
You can still have a quick look at Osaka castle from the distance at JR Morinomiya station on the loop line, if visiting the castle is not a priority.
Japanese chopsticks holder/ Hashioki (箸置き)
Japanese chopsticks holder, Hashioki are usually ceramic and very often cutely-designed. It’s a collectable item
Otaku Paradise/ Nipponbashi Den Den Town
Electronic stores, maid cafés, toy stores, video game stores, hobby shops, music shops, and some duty free shops all can be found in Den Den Town, Osaka.
Dorayaki/ Akanemaru-honpo (茜丸本舗)
Dorayaki is a type of Japanese confection, а red-bean pancake which consists of two small pancake-like patties made from castella cake. Doraemon loves dorayaki!
Mimuroto-ji Temple/ Kyoto, Uji-city
Japan is famous for its spring carpet of cherry blossom and autumnal red leaves. Less well known are the hydrangeas. Mimurotoji is famous for its hydrangeas garden.
Tennouji 7 slopes/ A peaceful & secret path, Osaka
This path in the middle of the city takes you up and down a series of historical slopes and leads you through all kinds of temples and other interesting sites.