Hōki
Home of a famous portrait of Kūkai after he had meditated for 86 years.
NHK Broadcasting Center
The headquarters and main studio of Japans national broadcaster, NHK.
Chōfu
A garden set around a pond and famous for its flowers in spring and autumn.
Wakamiya
A sub-shrine of Kasuga Taisha, founded in 1135 and reconstructed in 1863.
Okuno
This small hall on the trail to Kibune is a good spot to rest tired knees.
Osaka City Hall
Mid-1980s building incorporating some elements from the 1921 City Hall.
Tatsumaki Jigoku
Tatsumaki Jigoku has a geyser that shoots off about every 35 minutes.
Munetada
This is a secret shrine tucked away in the Northern Higashiyama district.
Hanano
Within the Shizuki-kōen, this teahouse serves matcha (powdered green tea).
Osaka Central Public Hall
Built 1911, this Neo-Renaissance building is an important cultural property.
Chūmon
Temple gate just renovated for Kōya-sans 1200th anniversary in 2014.
Chi
In the smaller group of hells, Chi-no-ike Jigoku has photogenic red water.
Taketomi Mingei
Where the islands woven minsā belts and other textiles are produced.
Sukai
Popular stop on the hike from Sukoton-misaki to the bus stop at Hamanaka.
Museum of Imperial Collections
Mounts small exhibits of the 9500-plus artworks owned by the imperial family.
Bizan Ropeway
A cable car whizzes guests to the top of Bizan for fine views over the city.
Miyako
Miyako-jinja is a recently reconstructed shrine hidden away in downtown Hirara.
Mitsu
This small Buddhist temple makes for a quiet respite from the bustle of Shinsaibashi.
Iwaida
This bridge provides access to the south of the Imperial Palace Plaza from Hibiya.
Cornerstone of Peace
Memorial inscribed with the names of everyone who died in the Battle of Okinawa.
