Plentiful gourmet and shopping from sightseeing spots Namba area around Shinsaibashi from Dotonbori in Osaka is called "minami" locally. It is a famous downtown area in Osaka, where you can enjoy plentiful gourmet and shopping from sightseeing spots. The northern part of Namba Station, the city of ornate neon spreading all over the Dotonbori River in Osaka's grand … [Read more...] about Osaka Namba (Minami), Osaka
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Maishima Sludge Center, Osaka
The space for visitors is designed as a fairy tale Universal Studios Japan, a popular tourist spot in Osaka. Many tourists visit the so-called USJ for a long time, but there is a quirky fairytalchic building group that is quirky near that USJ. It can be seen from the Hanshin Expressway Coastline and the Floating Garden Observation Deck of the Umeda Sky Building, and everyone … [Read more...] about Maishima Sludge Center, Osaka
Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka
Charms and Highlights of Shitenno-ji Temple Around the Tennoji station in Osaka, since the "Abeno Harukas" opened, the modern image has completely settled. However, in fact this surrounding area is quite historic land. "Shitenno-ji Temple" which became the origin of that name is Japan's first full-scale Buddhist temple, a precious cultural heritage that Prince Shotoku built. … [Read more...] about Shitenno-ji Temple, Osaka
Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka
It is called "Kitchen of Japan" "Kuromon Ichiba Market" which is close to Osaka Namba is an eating tour heaven called the "Kitchen of Japan". From seafood to fruits and coffee shops, you can taste a lot of food culture in lively market. Kuromon Ichiba Market is a big market representing Osaka famous for "going broke over food". For the people in Osaka it is called "Kitchen of … [Read more...] about Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka
Kuchu Teien Observatory, Osaka
“Umeda Sky Building” is close to Japan Railway Osaka Station and has been featured in travel magazines around the world and is now a very popular spot for foreign tourists. The “Kuchu Teien Observatory” (Aerial Garden Observatory) where you can enjoy the beautiful exterior and open-air view without roofs and windows attracts attention, but in fact it is packed with hidden … [Read more...] about Kuchu Teien Observatory, Osaka
SUNTORY Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka
About 30 minutes from Osaka Station and about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station. Yamazaki, which is located in a geographical hub, is known as a pioneer of Japanese whiskey. Suntory Yamazaki Distillery's “Yamazaki Distillery Tour” is popular there. You can actually see the whiskey making process and have a tasting experience. Surrounded by the rich nature of the border between … [Read more...] about SUNTORY Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka
Hoshi no Buranko (The Swing of Star), Osaka
Hoshida-enchi Park, one of the “Osaka Prefecture People's Forest” scattered in Osaka Prefecture. There are suspension bridges, artificial climbing walls, promenades, and observation spots in the park, so you can play as you enjoy the seasonal nature. The biggest attraction of Hoshida-enchi Park is "Hoshi no Buranko" (The Swing of Star). Katano City, where Hoshida-enchi Park is … [Read more...] about Hoshi no Buranko (The Swing of Star), Osaka
Tenjin Matsuri Festival, Osaka
At the Tenjin Festival in Osaka, various events such as sinto rituals are held for about a month from late June to July 25 every year. July 24th and 25th show the greatest excitement. The votive fireworks display held on the 25th of the last day attracts about 1.3 million visitors every year. Tenjin Festival is a general term for festivals held at the Tenman-gu Shrine … [Read more...] about Tenjin Matsuri Festival, Osaka
Daisen Mounded Tomb (Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku), Osaka
“The beginning of things starts with Sakai”. Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, once prospered as a trade city and known as the birthplace of many cultures. Speaking of Sakai, it is a place where many ancient tombs still exist after 1,600 years. “Daisen Mounded Tomb”, the world's largest keyhole-shaped mounds, is one of the “Mozu burial mounds” in Sakai City. “Mozu burial mounds” … [Read more...] about Daisen Mounded Tomb (Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku), Osaka
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka
It has been 60 years since Nissin Foods launched the world's first instant noodle “chicken ramen”. In the birthplace of Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, there is a hands-on food education museum “Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda” (former name: Ando Momofuku Memorial Museum Osaka Ikeda). There is no reservation here, so you can learn your own cup noodle making experience and the history of … [Read more...] about CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka