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  • January 12, 2017

    Kyoto: Arashiyama Station Area

    Located in the north-west of the city, Arashiyama isn’t a popular area to stay but might be of interest to visitors who want to be nearby some famous sights including the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove an...
  • January 8, 2017

    Nara: Kintetsu-Nara Station Area

    Kintetsu Nara Station is the closest train station to Nara’s most famous attractions. From the station it takes less than 10-minutes to walk into Nara Park, famous for its many deer and sites inclu...
  • January 4, 2017

    Nara: JR Nara Station Area

    JR Nara Station is the second of two main train station - along with Kintetsu-Nara Station - servicing the city. It is however further away from the most famous attractions of the city with sites i...
  • December 31, 2016

    Osaka: Umeda Station Area

    Often referred to ‘Kita’ or the northern district of downtown Osaka, Umeda is considered by many visitors as the best place to stay in the city. The area boasts many hotels, great shopping, plenty ...
  • December 26, 2016

    Osaka: Namba Station Area

    Home to Osaka's most iconic landmark, the bright neon signs of Dotonbori including its famous 'Glico Man', it's almost certain that every first-time visitor to the city strolls through this area. O...
  • December 21, 2016

    Osaka: Shinsaibashi Station Area

    Making-up part of the 'Minami' area of Osaka's downtown, the area around Shinsaibashi Station is home to a thriving shopping and dining scene along with plenty of nightlife including its famous Shi...
  • December 16, 2016

    Osaka: Shin-Osaka Station Area

    One of several major train stations in Osaka, Shin-Osaka Station is serviced by lines including the Tokaido Shinkansen running east to Kyoto, Nagoya and terminating at Tokyo and the San'yo Shinkans...
  • December 11, 2016

    Osaka: Yodoyabashi Station Area

    A largely commercial and shopping precinct, the area around Yodoyabashi Station is situated to the north of more popular areas such as Kita and Minami and just to south the Shin-Osaka Station. As s...
  • December 6, 2016

    Osaka: Hommachi Station Area

    Positioned between Kita and Minami, the area around Hommachi Station can be considered as the centre of the city, making it an attractive area to stay. If you’re feeling energetic and can walk from...