Hotels near Katonishi Station

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Hoshida Myoken Shrine – just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Katano. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Katano has lots of other big landmarks that you might want to see, such as Osaka Castle.

Find out about the history of Neyagawa with a stop at Naritasan Fudoson. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Prefecture Parks, a lovely green space in Katano. Visit the temples and shops in this walkable area.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Hirakata Park, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Hirakata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Hirakata Park, you'll love Kayashima Shrine, located nearby.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yamadaike Park during your travels in Hirakata. Make time for the temples and local tours in this walkable area.

Find out about the history of Hirakata when you spend time at Okami Shrine. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.