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We will introduce you to some World Heritage sites near Osaka that you can enjoy in conjunction with the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will open in April 2025. Why not stay at Hotel Noum OSAKA, which has easy access to the Expo site, and visit some World Heritage sites where you can experience Japanese history and culture?
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Hotel Noum OSAKA , located in Tenmabashi, Osaka , is about 40 minutes by train from Yumeshima, the venue for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. You can also enjoy a delicious breakfast in the cafe lounge, where pleasant light pours in.
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There are 13 registered World Heritage sites in Japan, five of which are located in the Kansai region. Why not combine your visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo with visiting some of the World Heritage sites near Osaka?
Photo courtesy of Sakai City
The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group in Osaka is a group of tombs for the kings of the ancient Japanese archipelago, built between the late 4th century and the late 5th century, the height of the Kofun period. The largest is 500 meters long, and is a keyhole-shaped tumulus that is unique in the world.
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◆ Travel time from "Hotel Noum OSAKA"
・About 1 hour by train to Emperor Nintoku's Tomb (Mozu)
(The nearest station is JR Nakamozu Station)
・About 1 hour by train to Emperor Ojin's Tomb (Furuichi)
(The nearest station is Osaka Metro Tennoji Station or JR Tennoji Station.)
Photo courtesy of Photo AC
Todaiji Temple in Nara is a representative temple founded in the Nara period. The Great Buddha Hall, which houses the seated statue of Vairocana Buddha, popularly known as the Great Buddha of Nara, is one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Many other cultural assets remain, including national treasures such as the Hokkedo Hall, Tenpaimon Gate, and Nandaimon Gate.
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◆ Travel time from "Hotel Noum OSAKA"
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by train to Todaiji Temple
(The nearest station is Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station.)
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Mount Koya in Wakayama was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2004 as part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range." The mountain basin, located 800 meters above sea level, is dotted with historic shrines and temples, including Kongobuji Temple. Enjoy the historical architecture surrounded by nature.
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◆ Travel time from "Hotel Noum OSAKA"
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes by train to Mount Koya
(The nearest station is Nankai Koyasan Cable Koyasan)
Hotel Noum OSAKA serves a delicious breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 . We recommend having a leisurely breakfast at Hotel Noum OSAKA before you depart, or after enjoying sightseeing early in the morning.
Hotel / Cafe Lounge Hotel Noum is a 50-room hotel located in Minamitemma, Osaka. CONTACT +81 6-6940-0882 noum.osaka@no-um.jp
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