Attractions

The Umeda district, one of OSAKA’s main shopping and entertainment districts, is called “”Kita”” in OSAKA.
There are an array of trendy shops and stores in KITA, including department stores near JR Osaka Station, adding a jazzy atmosphere to the area.
There are also a lot of restaurants in KITA, where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet meals.

The area is the largest shopping and entertainment district next to KITA and MINAMI. The area has many sight-seeing spots including ABENO HARUKAS, the tallest building in Japan, and the Tsutenkaku (the symbol tower of OSAKA), which means “”Tower Reaching Heaven,”” as well as TENNŌJI Park, TENNŌJI Zoo, and Shitenno-ji Temple, one of the seven temples established by Prince Shotoku.
Take the Hanshin Namba Line from Hanshin Amagasaki Station, get off at Nishikujō Station (about 5 min by Rapid Express), and transfer to the JR Osaka Loop Line (Inner Loop) and get off at Tennōji Station (about 13 min)

The Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world, reproducing 10 ocean regions from around the Pacific Rim by using 14 tanks centering on the Pacific Ocean tank where the world’s largest fish “”whale shark”” swims. Take the Hanshin Namba Line from Hanshin Amagasaki Station, get off at Kujo Station (about 9 min by Rapid Express), and transfer to the Subway Chuo Line, and get off at Osakako Station (about 6 min).

Teramachi – the name literally means “”temple district”” – was built by gathering together the temples scattered in and around the town at the time AMAGASAKI Castle was constructed in 1617. Miraculously spared from damage during the Second World War, Teramachi retains rows of old temples and houses reminiscent of 17th-century Japan. It is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cross the street that runs along the west side of HANSHIN AMAGASAKI Station and walk south until you come across a group of temples on the right-hand side.
The district to the west of this spot is Teramachi. Explanatory signboards are placed outside each temple.
Strolling around the district and reading the explanations of 11 temples, which are home to many important cultural properties, is highly recommended especially for history buffs.

Koshien Stadium is famous throughout Japan as the home of professional baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers, and also as the venue of the Senior High School Baseball Championship held in spring and summer.
It also accommodates events such as sports meetings other than baseball games, and concerts. To get to the stadium, take a Limited Express from Hanshin Amagasaki Station and get off at Koshien Station (traveling time: 5 minutes).
The stadium is a short walk from the station.

The Takarazuka Grand Theater is the base and performance venue of the Takarazuka Revue, an all-female musical theater troupe, which remains a perennial favorite in Japan.
Many musical performances are given almost throughout the year. It is about a 40 minute bus ride from Hanshin Amagasaki Station.

Along with the Chinatowns in YOKOHAMA and NAGASAKI, KOBE’s Nankinmachi is known as one of the three biggest Chinatowns in Japan.
Located in a block on the south side of JR MOTOMACHI Station, it has about 100 shops.
Here you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine or go shopping for a variety of Chinese everyday goods. The Chinatown is a 5-minute walk from Hanshin motomachi Station.
(25-minute journey from Amagasaki by Hanshin Railway LIMITED EXPRESS)

Todai-ji was founded in the 8th century during the NARA period, although most of the current temple buildings are reconstructions from the Edo period.
The temple’s world-renowned Statue of the Great Buddha – a huge bronze statue of the seated Vairocana – is housed in the Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall) and is designated as a national treasure. To get to Todai-ji Temple, take a City Loop Bus from Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at the “Daibutsuden Kasuga-taisha-mae” stop.
OPEN HOURS: Vary depending on the season.

Kasuga-taisha enshrines the tutelary deity of the ancient and powerful Fujiwara clan and also has historical connections with Kofuku-ji Temple.
The shrine complex is located in NARA Park. To get to Kasuga-taisha Shrine, take a city loop bus from Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at the “Daibutsuden Kasuga-taisha-mae” stop.

Himeji Castle was constructed in the early Edo period.
It still retains its original keep, turrets, and other features, and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To get to Himeji Castle, take a Direct LIMITED EXPRESS from Hanshin Amagasaki Station and get off at Sanyo-Himeji Station.