Top Osaka Prefecture Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 5

In the sacred place of a shrine, you can wear wedding attire (white kimono, colored uchikake and hakama) and have commemorative photos taken within the grounds.The bride and groom can each choose one outfit of their choice from the selection available at WAKONHISA, a wedding ceremony company in Osaka that specializes in Shinto wedding ceremonies.The captured data and slideshow will be sent to you via email at a later date with a download URL.Take a commemorative photo of Japan at a sacred shrine.

Kobe, a vibrant city in Japan known for its blend of cultural heritage, stunning natural scenery, and delicious cuisine, offers a wealth of experiences. Customizing your tour allows you to focus on what interests you most, whether it's history, nature, food, or shopping. A customized tour of Kobe allows you to tailor your experience to match your interests and preferences, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable visit. Whether you're exploring historical sites, indulging in local cuisine, or immersing yourself in natural beauty, Kobe offers something special for every traveler. This tour is great for any types of travelers, such as adventure seekers, families with children, etc.

Kishiwada Castle is the castle closest to Kansai Airport. In Osaka Prefecture, only Osaka Castle and Kishiwada Castle remain with their castle towers, the symbol of the castle. Gofuso is located within the former Kishiwada Castle and is a tangible cultural property designated by Kishiwada City. It features a modern Japanese-style building, one of the few in Osaka Prefecture, and a vast, beautiful Japanese garden. In a tasteful building, the collaboration between Japanese cuisine made by a Japanese food artisan using many local products and art works (sake ware, etc.) by Takahiro Koga, a promising up-and-coming ceramic artist, is a one-of-a-kind experience. In addition, a tea ceremony in a tea room that is usually closed to the public allows you to feel the ancient Japanese spirituality and values. Enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to experience Japanese tea culture, history, and castles near Kansai Airport.

See the autumn colors of Kobe during a day trip from Osaka, a hassle-free way to eliminate the stress of advance planning. You'll receive a comprehensive introduction to the city on a sightseeing tour and get the best views of the fall leaves from the Rokko-Arima Ropeway. Included round-trip transport from Osaka, all entrance fees, plus buffet lunch and an evening snack make for a seamless experience.

Thirty minutes outside Osaka, Katsuo-ji sits deep in the mountains. Shoguns and warlords used to climb up here before battle, praying for victory, which is how it earned its nickname: the Winner's Temple. Now the grounds are covered in thousands of small red daruma dolls, stacked on shelves and tucked along the paths, left by everyone since who wanted a little luck of their own. A hiking brings you to the trailhead for Minoh Falls. The path follows a river through a valley thick with trees, and after about an hour of walking, the forest opens up to a 33-meter waterfall. It's been a spot for quiet reflection since Japan's early monks used it for training, and it's still one of the prettiest short hikes near Osaka. The last stop is a village that shouldn't still exist, but does. The Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses relocated real houses here from across rural Japan, some more than 300 years old, thatched roofs and all.