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Yao / Satisfy your Yao cravings

MeowScore 😸89/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

For the mesmerizing spring flower festival. 🌷🌼

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january

Visit Yao to witness the beautiful winter illuminations. 🌟

👹
february

Experience the traditional Setsubun Festival with bean throwing. 🎉

🌸
march

Enjoy the mesmerizing cherry blossom season around the city. 🌸

🌼
april

Visit the city for the colorful spring flower festival. 🌷

🎵
may

Experience the grand Kawauchi Ondo Festival with traditional dances. 💃

🌟
june

Witness the cheerful Tanabata Festival filled with colorful decorations. 🎋

🍉
july

Enjoy the refreshing watermelon festival in the hot summer. 🍉

🎐
august

Visit the city during Obon Festival to embrace the traditional customs. 🎎

🌳
september

Experience the stunning autumn colors in the city's parks. 🍂

👻
october

Enjoy the Halloween celebrations with spooky decorations. 🎃

🍁
november

Visit the city for the colorful autumn leaves festival. 🍁

🎉
december

Experience the fabulous New Year's countdown with illuminations. 🎆

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, the economical and shopping situation in Yao - Japan is not cheap nor expensive. The prices are reasonable and affordable but not outstandingly cheap.

Visit local supermarkets such as Seiyu and discount stores like Daiso to find good deals on everyday items.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip

Yao is a small city, often visited as a day trip from nearby Osaka or Kyoto.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred in most restaurants. Splitting the bill is not common. Leave shoes at the entrance.

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber-optic network

excellent Availability

Broadband widely accessible

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

JPY

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist.

walkable -ish

Fairly pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

The cat sculpture welcoming us to this city is purr-fect for photo ops. Meow-agnificent!

The hustle and bustle of cat-sized streets lead to paw-some temples and shrines. Feline lucky to visit.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏞️
Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen National Park
🚂
Rokujizo Station
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Tadaoka Shrine
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Yao JCT Interchange Observation Deck
📚
Yao City Library

The mainstream

🏞️
Kongo-Ikoma-Kisen National Park

With the beautiful Mount Kongo as its centerpiece, tourists can explore the national park, known for its primeval forest and wildlife.

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🚂
Rokujizo Station

Rokujizo Station is a charming station where history, culture, and food intersect. Visitors can explore the quaint streets, eat local foods, and meet friendly locals.

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💕
Tadaoka Shrine

Tadaoka Shrine is renowned for being the shrine of matchmaking that brings in thousands of couples seeking good fortune and marital bliss.

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🚘
Yao JCT Interchange Observation Deck

A stunning view of the highway with incredible architectural aesthetics. Visitors can see the skyline of Osaka, Hyogo, and Nara Prefecture.

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📚
Yao City Library

A modern library with a huge collection of books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. There are also private study spaces and a children's section.

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Off the beaten path

1
Minase-jinja Shrine
2
Misakiyama Park
3
Arima Shrine
4
Inunakiyama Onsen
5
Yao Jinaimachi

Off the beaten path

1
Minase-jinja Shrine

Stroll through this charming shrine and its mossy gardens, and watch the koi swim in the pond. 🐟🍃🌸

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2
Misakiyama Park

Climb up this hill to enjoy panoramic views of Yao, picnic in the park and watch the sunset over Osaka Bay. 🌅🌳🧺

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3
Arima Shrine

Visit this tranquil shrine and admire its beautiful architecture, traditional ceremonies and peaceful surroundings. ⛩️🌸🕯️

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4
Inunakiyama Onsen

Relax in this charming onsen town nestled in the forest, with open-air baths, hot springs and stunning views. 🌲🛀🍵

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5
Yao Jinaimachi

Explore the traditional streets of Jinaimachi, filled with historic buildings, shops and delicious food. 🏯🍜🛍️

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist.

walkable -ish

Fairly pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Tofu Festival

Experience traditional tofu-making methods and try fresh tofu dishes at the annual Tofu Festival in September.

Bow down to the Kinpusen-ji Temple

Marvel at the stunning architecture and impressive Buddha statue at the Kinpusen-ji Temple, one of Japan's most significant and historic temples.

Take a stroll around the Yoshino-Kumano National Park

Explore picturesque hiking trails and nature walks in the breathtaking Yoshino-Kumano National Park, home to rare flora and fauna and stunning waterfalls.

Useful external sites

www.yaokankou.jp

Yao City Official Tourism Website↗

The official tourism website of Yao City with information on attractions, accommodations, events and more.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e4129.html

Japan Guide Yao↗

Comprehensive travel guide to Yao, Japan that covers attractions, transportation, accommodations, and more.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g14127836-Yao_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor Yao↗

A travel website that provides reviews and information on attractions, accommodations, and restaurants in Yao, Japan.

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