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Osaka is located in Kansai
region on the main island of Honshu. Osaka is
located close to former capitals of Japan, Kyoto and
Nara with their many World Heritage Sites. Osaka makes a convenient
location to stay when visiting these nearby cities.
Osaka features some key tourist attractions including
Osaka Castle,
Universal Studios Japan and Osaka
Aquarium. Osaka is famous for
its food including many regional dishes and variations on dishes
found elsewhere in Japan.
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Osaka Castle |
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There are so many great Osaka Attractions. See our Osaka Attractions for a detailed list of over 250.
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Osaka Castle is a
hill top style Japanese Castle and Osaka's most famous landmark. While the main donjon (tower) is modern reconstruction, Osaka Castle features thirteen structures which are designated Important Cultural Properties. Osaka Castle also features an observation deck and museum. |
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HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel is a landmark in
Osaka. The bright red HEP FIVE Ferris
Wheel is located on top of HEP FIVE shopping and entertainment complex in Umeda, central Osaka. |
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Universal
Studios Japan is one of three Universal Studios theme parks, this one being located in the Universal City Osaka district Osaka Japan. The park is similar to
Universal Orlando Resort, containing many of the same rides. |
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Osaka
Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world. Osaka Aquarium features the display of
two whale sharks. |
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Tsutenkaku Tower, located in Shinsekai, is a well known Osaka
attraction with an observation deck. Tsutenkaku Tower is styled after the Eiffel
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Umeda Sky Building is the
seventh-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Umeda Sky Building consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories,
with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. The building features a rooftop observatory. |
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Shitennoji
Temple was established in 593AD, making it the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Shitennoji Temple is located in Tennoji Osaka. |
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Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine is the most famous shrine in Osaka, and the headquarter of some 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine is located in Tennoji Osaka. |
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Dotonbori Street is a very colorful, popular and famous street in Dotonbori lined with restaurants and cafes. Dotonbori, a popular tourist destination in Namba Osaka. |
Osaka - Umeda Sky Building
Osaka Unlimited Pass is an ideal way for international
visitor to see the major Osaka Attractions and save money in the
process. The cost of the pass includes unlimited use of trains and
buses (excluding JR) and free entry to 26 of Osaka's top attractions. |
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OSAKA TOURS |
Organised tours are available in English to many popular attractions
in and near Osaka including Kyoto (Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and
Kiyomizu Temple), Himeji Castle, the ancient capital of Nara and
Osaka Castle.
More information and online bookings for Osaka Tours here.
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OSAKA SURROUNDING ATTACTIONS |
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HIMEJI
Himeji is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, at the western edge of the Kansai region. Himeji is most famous for its World Heritage Listed Himeji Castle, which is the best example of intact Japanese Castle. |
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KOBE
Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture and is the sixth largest city in Japan. Kobe was one of the first port cities to open to world. Kobe has rebuilt since the devasating Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. |
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KYOTO
Kyoto, a former capital of Japan, is famous for its history and culture. Kyoto features 17 World Heritage Sites, 1,600 temples, 400 shrines, many beautiful Japanese gardens and is one of few places where you can still see Geisha. |
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NARA
Nara is located in Kansai region on the main island of Honshu. Nara is a former capital of Japan and features many great monuments from that period including three World Heritage Listings plus the oldest and largest wooden buildings in Japan, |
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Wakayama is city located to the south of Osaka on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region. Wakayama is both the largest city and capital city of Wakayama Prefecture with a population of just under 400,000. The centre of Wakayama city is dominated by Wakayama Castle which is located on Mt Torafusu. Wakayama is famous for its umeboshi and mikan. |
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Yoshino, located in Nara Precture, is famous for the best cherry blossom in Japan. Mount Yoshino features around 30,000 cherry blossom trees. Yoshino is also the location of four World Heritage Sites. |
