Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka Bay and nearby Kyoto made it prime for economic development. Despite ...

Enjoy cycling or walking beneath cherry blossoms in full bloom About 3,000 Yoshino cherry trees grow in the park, and the ... and flowers unique to Osaka Castle, the castle tower emerging from the ...

Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda see saw in the lobby. This is the first sight that greets visitors as they step out of the elevator. Not a concierge, or a bar, or a view of the city. The symbolism is ...

Osaka is in the middle of a hotel boom leading up to the World Expo, which takes place between April and October 2025. One of the newest debuts in this Japanese por ...

Circle a country or region by sea and you will experience its changing character in a way no other trip can rival ...

The inclusion of sun catchers ensures that the decorations are Instagram-worthy during both day and night. On the 2nd-floor ... Enjoy the breathtaking view of plum blossoms set against the iconic ...

The restaurants overlook Yokohama's beautiful scenery, including the nearby Yamashita Park and Port of Yokohama. The hotel also has an exclusive rooftop terrace with a fantastic view while basking ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Out-of-towners and overseas visitors to Himeji Castle will be charged more than double what residents here pay to visit the World Heritage site from next year.

The five sites being considered include sites near the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka; near Osakajo Koen Station on West Japan Railway Co.’s Osaka Loop Line close to Osaka Castle ...

The initiative, which received its first guests in October, offers visitors the chance to be lord of the castle for a day. Plans start from 1.32 million yen (US$8,700) a night for two people and ...

A “breathtaking” image of lichen-covered trees at night ... Park. Petworth Moon won the magnificent moon category (Giles Embleton-Smith/South Downs National Park’/PA) Comet At Arundel Castle ...