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Dotonbori's food scene and Osaka Castle, plus Universal Studios Japan. Indulge in takoyaki, kushikatsu, and okonomiyaki in the 'kitchen of Japan.'

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Osaka Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Osaka. Spring sakura viewing guide wit…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Osaka Local Gourmet Guide: γŸγ“η„Όγ

Discover Osaka''s unique local cuisine including γŸγ“η„Όγ. A food lover''s guide to the best l…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Osaka: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Osaka! Discover top indoor attractions including 桷遊逨, ε€§ι˜ͺ市立科…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Osaka Food Guide: Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki & Kushikatsu

Osaka is Japan's 'Kitchen'. Explore takoyaki octopus balls, layered Osaka okonomiyaki, cri…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Takoyaki: The King of Soul Food that Osaka is Proud Of

Takoyaki, originating in Osaka, is a round savory snack with octopus in dashi-flavored bat…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Universal Studios Japan: World-Class Theme Park that Osaka is Proud Of

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Konohana Ward, Osaka, is a world-class theme park themed …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shinsekai Kushikatsu: Sacred Ground of Downtown Culture and Osaka Specialty Cuisine

Shinsekai in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, is a commoner's entertainment district continuing from be…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kaiyukan: World's Largest Class Aquarium Where Whale Sharks Swim

Kaiyukan at Tempozan in Minato Ward, Osaka, is a world's largest class aquarium famous for…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Okonomiyaki: National Dish Representing Osaka's Flour-Based Food Culture

Okonomiyaki, representing Osaka's "flour-based food culture," is a standard Osaka dish mix…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sumiyoshi Taisha: Power Spot Boasting Japan's Oldest Shrine Architecture

Sumiyoshi Taisha in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, is the head shrine of 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines n…

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Festival/Eventβ˜€οΈ Summer

Tenjin Matsuri: One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, the Grand Festival Coloring Osaka Summer

Tenjin Matsuri, held at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine on July 24-25 annually, is one of Japan's Th…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Abeno Harukas: Super High-Rise Complex Building Boasting Japan's Greatest Height

Abeno Harukas in Abeno Ward, Osaka, is Japan's tallest super high-rise building at 300 met…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Namba-Dotonbori: The Center of Osaka's Food and Entertainment

Namba and Dotonbori, Osaka's representative entertainment districts, are gourmet towns whe…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Walk: Spring Famous Spot, Garden Open for One Week Only

The Mint Bureau in Kita Ward, Osaka, is famous for the "cherry blossom walk," a 560-meter …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Kuromon Ichiba: Long-Established Market Called Osaka's Kitchen

Kuromon Ichiba in Chuo Ward, Osaka, is a shopping street with over 170 years of history as…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shitennoji: Japan's Oldest State Temple Built by Prince Shotoku

Shitennoji in Tennoji Ward, Osaka, is one of Japan's oldest state temples built by Prince …

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Ikeda City Cup Noodles Museum: Birthplace of Instant Ramen

The Instant Ramen Invention Museum (Nissin Foods) in Ikeda City, Osaka, is the place where…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Minoo Falls: Nature Spot near Osaka and Famous Autumn Foliage Place

Minoo Falls in Minoo City, Osaka, is a 33-meter waterfall connected by a 2.7km hiking cour…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Umeda Sky Building: Floating Garden Observatory with Panoramic Osaka Night Views

Umeda Sky Building in Kita Ward, Osaka, is a unique architecture featuring a "Floating Gar…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Kema Sakuranomiya Park: Osaka's Largest Cherry Blossom Avenue along the Okawa River

Kema Sakuranomiya Park extending along the Okawa River from Miyakojima Ward to Kita Ward, …

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Sakurajima-Konohana: New Osaka Attraction Where Cosmos Flowers and Factories Coexist

Sakurajima district in Konohana Ward, Osaka, is a notable area of Osaka's waterfront under…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Yoshimoto Kogyo and Osaka Manzai: Sacred Ground of Comedy Culture

Osaka is the sacred ground of comedy culture, with manzai and skit comedy culture centered…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sakai City: Nintoku Mausoleum, City of Blades, and World Heritage Burial Mounds

Sakai City, Osaka, has the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Cluster (World Heritage) centered on the wo…

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Festival/EventπŸ‚ Autumn

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Autumn Grand Festival Known for Life-Risking Intensity

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival held every September in Kishiwada City, Osaka, features "yarima…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Dotonbori and Osaka Castle β€” Enjoying the City of Food to the Fullest

Feast your way through Dotonbori's legendary food scene and explore the majestic Osaka Cas…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sumiyoshi Taisha β€” The Head Shrine of 2,300 Sumiyoshi Shrines, Oldest Power Spot of Osaka

Visit Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines and head of 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines,…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Shitennoji Temple β€” The Oldest Government Temple in Japan, Founded by Prince Shotoku

Explore Shitennoji, Japan's oldest officially administered temple, founded by Prince Shoto…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Nakanoshima and Osaka Castle Park β€” Where History Meets Modern Osaka

Discover the blend of old and new at Nakanoshima island and Osaka Castle Park, cultural hu…