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Osaka Castle
Osaka's best known sight, although it's a concrete reconstruction that pales in comparison with, say, Himeji.
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Osaka: 38 places in Atlas. Expect top sights, food and markets, nature. Mark where you have been and plan your trip on your own map.
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Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is a theme park resort in the Bay Area district of Osaka, Japan.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
This is one of the world's largest aquariums, with 11,000 tons of water and plenty of sharks, dolphins, otters, seals, and other sea creatures.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗National Bunraku Theater
One of the last places in the world where bunraku, a form of intricate puppet theater from the Edo period, can be seen live.
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One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, with a history stretching back 1800 years.
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Shitennōji Temple
The temple was built by Emperor Suiko in 593 AD.
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Umeda Sky Building
Built in an attempt to upgrade Osaka's somewhat downbeat Kita district, the project wasn't quite the hoped-for commercial success but this bizarrely shaped 40-story, 173-m building is still a city landmark.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Sumo Spring Grand Tournament
The Osaka Tournament of Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling, is usually held mid-March annually at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
This "robocoaster" combines a robotic arm with a rollercoaster track while also mixing physical sets and effects with huge screens.
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While the original tower was built early 20th century, the current "newer" version is designed by the same Prof.
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Ever wanted to play Mario Kart in real life?
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Main Shop
The original Shinsekai shop of Osaka's most famous kushikatsu institution, with its trademark grumpy uncle statue admonishing diners not to double-dip their skewers into the shared sauce pots.
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Some of the best okonomiyaki in Osaka, and they're so proud of it they prepare it for you from start to end, making a good choice for the casual visitor as well.
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Being Osaka's tallest building, this tower features malls, restaurants, shops and offices.
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Jan-Jan Yokocho Street
Jan-Jan Yokocho is a famous shopping street along a narrow lane.
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Sushi place in Osaka's fish market.
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Osaka Museum of History
An ideal place to learn all-abouts of Osaka's history.
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The signature attraction in Donkey Kong Country and the newest in the park, opening in 2024.
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The Flying Dinosaur
Another very popular attraction, a thrilling suspended rollercoaster where a Pteranodon sends the vehicles soaring through the sky.
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Standing or to-go takoyaki, very popular with the locals.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Open Air Museum of Old Farmhouses
Ryokuchi park is lovely, and in it is a museum of a dozen old Edo period farmhouses, moved across country and lovingly reconstructed.
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The museum focuses on Japanese and east Asian art.
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Gender-separated European and Asian-themed spas and saunas as well as a pool for the family with slides and fun.
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The largest danjiri festival in Osaka, and among summer festivals it ranks second only to the Tenjin Festival in scale.
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A jazz club, formerly "Blue Note Osaka".
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Jurassic Park: The Ride
A water-based ride that takes guests on a scenic boat tour through the dinosaur habitats of Jurassic Park.
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One of the largest Ferris wheels, overlooking Osaka Bay and surrounding areas such as Mount Ikoma to the east, Akashi Kaikyō Bridge to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and the Rokko Mountains to the north. 17-minute ride.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Hirano Old City
A rare surviving example of a medieval moated city that was rebuilt in the early Edo period with a grid-patterned layout.
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Hollywood Dream
A long and wild rollercoaster, where you set the soundtrack of your choice to listen while you ride from the speakers pumping next to your seat.
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Japan Mint and Mint Museum
It's not widely known even by people from elsewhere in the country that Japan Mint is headquartered in Osaka.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗Kire Moated Settlement
Explore Osaka City's best-preserved moated settlement.
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Big interactive activity center on several floors.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗The Silver Ball Planet
Pinball arcade featuring over 100 retro, classic & modern pinball machines. ¥100 per play typically, but some are as cheap as ¥10
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The zoo has animals from African Savanna, Asian tropical rainforest, aviary, polar bears, penguins and sea lions.
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A rather small museum in Nanba dedicated to ukiyoe, Japanese woodblock prints.
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Small sword museum attached to Masumian, with displays and sword polishing demonstrations.
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A museum dedicated to the promotion of peace through displays of war.
More · SourcesSave to my map ↗ROR Comedy
English-language stand-up comedy playhouse.
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