12 minutes walk towards Tennoji.
A bustling downtown area with a retro Osaka atmosphere, centered around Tsutenkaku.
You can enjoy Osaka's famous gourmet food, including kushikatsu.

15 minutes walk towards Tennoji.
There are various restaurants in the grassy area of Tenshiba,
There are plenty of attractions, including the Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Arts.

A 12-minute walk towards Tennoji, directly in front of the entrance to Shinsekai.

A 13-minute walk towards Tennoji. "The Great Hot Springs of the World" where you can enjoy 17 different baths from 12 countries around the world.

Directly connected to Tennoji Station, one stop from JR Shin-Imamiya Station.
Abeno Harukas is a 300m high skyscraper complex that houses one of Japan's largest department stores, an observation deck, an art museum, a hotel, and more.
There is also a wide selection of exquisite gourmet food, including lunch and sweets that can be enjoyed alongside some of Osaka's most spectacular views.

Take the local train from Shin-Imamiya Station on the Nankai Line for four stops and get off at Sumiyoshi-Taisha Station.
Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines across the country and is one of Japan's most representative shrines.

One station from Shin-Imamiya Station on the Nankai Line, and two stations from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. Osaka's major entertainment district, including Dotonbori and Takashimaya Department Store.

Enjoy a stroll through the vibrant streets of Osaka or a quiet moment immersed in the history of Kyoto.
If you use Bande Hotel Namba as your base, you can achieve both of these goals at once.

It takes just about an hour to get from our hotel to Kyoto Station.

From Kyoto Station, take a bus to an endless world
Once you step off at JR Kyoto Station, the gateway to the city, you will find yourself in this thousand-year-old capital.
There is a large bus terminal in front of the station, with many routes to various destinations.
We head towards Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion, walking along the cobblestone streets.
Take a trip to Kinkakuji Temple or Arashiyama and be soothed by the nature of the four seasons.
At Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, you will be captivated by the endless vermilion of the thousand torii gates.
No matter where you're heading, you won't get lost if you start from Kyoto Station.

From Bande Hotel Namba, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by train.
You will arrive at Kintetsu Nara Station.

One step from the station and you're already in the ancient capital of Nara
As soon as you come up from the station, you will be greeted by the cute deers of Nara Park.
The magnificent Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, the towering five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple,
And then there's Kasuga Taisha Shrine, lined with mysterious lanterns.
These major World Heritage sites are all within easy walking distance.

There are also cafes and general stores renovated from old townhouses.
The Naramachi area is also just a short walk from the station.
One of the joys of traveling to Nara is searching for your favorite souvenirs among the retro streets.

Mount Koya, a World Heritage Site with a history of 1,200 years, is located at an altitude of approximately 800m and can be reached in 2 hours and 15 minutes by Nankai Railway and cable car.

A cleansing experience in a sanctuary above the clouds <br>Once you step off at Koyasan Station, you'll find yourself in a different world, with a different atmosphere from the world below.
From the station, you can access various famous places by dedicated bus route.

Okunoin: The largest sacred site in Mount Koya, with over 200,000 gravestones and memorial monuments.
Danjo Garan: The vibrant vermilion Konpon Daito towers over the temple, making it a symbol of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.
Kongobuji Temple: The head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, it boasts one of the largest rock gardens in Japan.

Staff recommendation: Due to the high altitude of Mount Koya, the temperature is about 5 to 10 degrees lower than in Osaka city.
It's a great place to escape the heat in the summer, but in the spring and autumn it's a good idea to bring an extra layer of clothing.