Explore the best of Osaka and Tokyo with art, adventure, and local gems.

Osaka

Tokyo

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Upscale mall featuring brand-name retailers, restaurants, a movie theater & rooftop garden.

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.

Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Cool area known for street art, trendy youth fashion, vintage & cosplay shops & casual street fare.

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.

This mammoth international airport serving the Tokyo area offers direct rail access to the city.