Temmabashi is the quieter side of central Osaka: Calm enough to relax, close enough to reach everything. You're a few minutes' walk from Osaka Castle Park, and a short train ride from the rest of the city, with must-visit cities like Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe just under an hour away.

By day, it's a business district by the Okawa river, busy with offices and city life. At night and on weekends, it slows down. But calm is not asleep: As the sun goes down, lanterns turn on outside the small izakaya, and the smell of grilled yakitori and yakiniku fills the streets. You’re sharing the evening with the local after-work crowd, so for a few days, you're part of the scene. And when you’re ready to wind down, you can sit by the Okawa river side and contemplate as it goes by.

Mornings are full of coffee shops. Order one to-go and walk to Osaka Castle Park before the crowds arrive. See the spring cherry blossoms floating around the castle, or follow the Okawa riverbank.

And when it’s time for Osaka’s iconic crowds and neon lights, the whole city is easy to reach. Temmabashi Station has the Tanimachi subway line, providing access to various locations around Osaka, and the Keihan line, a train heading straight to Kyoto. And a few minutes away, Tanimachi 4-chome Station will be your pick when going towards Umeda Sky Building in Umeda, Dotonbori in Namba, or taking easy day trips to Nara.

Still deciding between Kyoto and Osaka for your stay? Temmabashi area, in Osaka, is a good base for you to explore both.