Osaka-Close to the station

The phoenix carving in the lion's mouth is also a must-see.

Osaka

Shrines & Temples

Namba Yasaka Shrine

This is a shrine with a lion-headed shrine pavilion that has a great impact, and is a shrine for improving one's luck in the game.

Osaka

Famous Places

Dotonbori

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The “eat ‘till you drop” foodie destination marked by the larger than life signboard.

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Enjoy Osaka’s Iconic Scenery and Food! A Dotonbori Sightseeing Guide

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Japan's longest shopping arcade is filled with a wide variety of stores.

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Shopping Streets

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street

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The longest shopping arcade in Japan, with a total length of about 2.6 km.

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Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.

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This is a sharpness test for the edge of a knife on a newspaper. The freshly sharpened knife smoothly goes through it without any effort.

Osaka

Experiences Facilities

Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening

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The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years.

Osaka

Observatories

Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

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The 40-story super high-rise was completed in 1993. From the observatory on the 40th floor and Kuchu Teien Observatory 173m off the ground, view the whole Osaka City.

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Parks & Gardens

Osaka Castle Park

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Osaka Castle’s tower is at the heart of this Park with multi facilities and concert / event halls.

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Experience the History and Nature of Japan’s Three Great Castles! Your Guide to Touring Osaka Castle

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You can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from anywhere in the hotel

Osaka

Hotels

Conrad Osaka

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A hotel in a convenient location for both business and leisure, proud of its view from 200 meters above the ground.

After entering the restaurant, take a break at the waiting room lined with luxurious furnishings.

Osaka

Japanese Cuisine

Ippoh Main Store

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Ippoh has been in business for over 180 years since the end of the Edo period. It is one of Osaka's best-established tempura restaurants, attracting VIPs from home and abroad.

Approximately 1,000 cherry trees bloom mainly along the river

Osaka

Tourist Attractions

Yamanakadani

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A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with 1,000 cherry trees lining the riverbed.

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the city with rows of cherry trees along both banks

Osaka

Parks & Gardens

Kema Sakuranomiya Park

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An urban park along the riverbank with 4,800 cherry trees.

Osaka

Osaka aqua-Bus Aqua-Liner

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Take the aqua-bus to see Osaka's quaint retro architecture and seasonal scenery from the water.

Osaka

Shrines & Temples

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

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This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The Tenjin Festival held in summer is one of the three major festivals in Japan, attracting many visitors from Japan and abroad.

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