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Universal studio

Universal studio, Osaka

 25 Reviews  in japanese that ture but still loads for fun for those who have never been to universal stuido of usa. just access the site of universal sutio and you will understand everthing , it is a very... 

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castle

castle, Osaka

 63 Reviews  First built in the 1580s on the order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Osaka Castle was the largest castle in Japan, a magnificent structure used by Toyotomi as a military stronghold from which to wage war... 

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Dotombori

Dotombori, Osaka

 22 Reviews  When you see images of Japan this is what the outside world sees ... The neon light, the big crowds .... and this is exactly what you experience when coming to Dontobori Street in Osaka ..... lined... 

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Aquarium / Tempozan Harbor Village

Aquarium / Tempozan Harbor Village, Osaka

 37 Reviews  its very nice aquarium, most unique there is the shark whale which is amazingly big you can see in the picture. and the eating show is also very nice. other sharks and strange fish are all present in... 

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Umeda Sky Building

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

 20 Reviews  While many of Japan's cities have some sort of building where you can view the surrounding city, not all of them are really worth the money. The Umeda Sky Building is one however that is worth it,... 

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museums

museums, Osaka

 25 Reviews  The Museum of Oriental Ceramics built up its collection from the private Ataka collection of mainly Korean ceramics. Korean pottery from 12th to 16th centuries remains the mainstay of this exquisite... 

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America Mura

America Mura, Osaka

 8 Reviews  America Mura, the "American village", came into existance in the 1970s from the growing popularity of American culture and fashion. Like nearby Dotombori, while it is mostly a shopping area, it has... 

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amusement & relaxing

amusement & relaxing, Osaka

 12 Reviews  For music and collector items head to America-mura. http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/search/detail/sightseeing_2022.html There are many independent record shops here as well as larger ones. Look for Time... 

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Tennoji park

Tennoji park, Osaka

 8 Reviews  Also in the park is the zoo. Entrance fee is 500 Yen / 150 Yen for children. The zoo is open from 9:30 - 17:00. closed on monday. There are some modern exhibits, like the one about africa. And we... 

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shopping

shopping, Osaka

 11 Reviews  There is so much activity going on on the food floors of the dept stores. It really is a site to watch. Super crowded, food everywhere, vendors yelling out trying to sell the products. There is... 

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Sightseeing outside Osaka

Sightseeing outside Osaka, Osaka

 8 Reviews  Nara is the enriched with Japanese Sprit and has a massive Buddhist temple here one of the biggest in Japan i think and surrounded by a lovely park with Deer running around and attacking me (ha ha ha)... 

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Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi, Osaka

 6 Reviews  Where Dotonbori covered street arcade ends, Shinsaibashi starts. Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi is separated by a man-made canal with a road bridge across. You can planned to cover both these within the... 

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culture & history

culture & history, Osaka

 8 Reviews  Hoenzaka Warehouse The way I understood it is that remains of several of such houses, built in the 5th century were found, when the modern buildings in this place were constructed. The house was built... 

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parks, squares &gardens

parks, squares &gardens, Osaka

 7 Reviews  Once you have entered or at the entrance of the Osaka Castle ground, you will be guided with my posted photos of the map and direction of the Osaka Castle. By starting off from this point, you will... 

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street entertainers

street entertainers, Osaka

 4 Reviews  The Silver Ball outside OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal - where the buses leave from the city to Kansai Airport) is where, in the evenings the more energetic young people of Osaka come to practice their... 

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zero (empty tips)

zero (empty tips), Osaka

 4 Reviews  Just west of Tennoji-koen is an area called Shin-sekai (New World). At the heart of it is a tower called Tsuten-kaku tower, a 103m high structure that dates back to 1912. Shin-sekai is an... 

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Business Park

Business Park, Osaka

 5 Reviews  Osaka Business Park (OBP) is one of representative streets lined with skyscrapers in Osaka. Some major companies are based at OBP and there is a big shopping mall called IMP (International Market... 

18.

Shiennoji Temple

Shiennoji Temple, Osaka

 jlanza29 Says:  Founded over 1,400 years ago as the first -- and therefore oldest -- officially established temple in Japan, ***ennoji Temple is the spiritual heart of Osaka.... 

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Spa World

Spa World, Osaka

 Rabbityama Says:  Spa World is said to be the World's Largest Spa (or World's Largest Onsen) and regardless of whether or not that's true, it's definitely big!There are two main... 

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Osaka Hikari Renaissance

Osaka Hikari Renaissance, Osaka

 Rabbityama Says:  The Osaka Hikari Rennaissance is Osaka's December Light-up festival. At night, the Nakanoshima area is lit up with light displays. There is a light show, river... 

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Hep 5 / Ferris wheel

Hep 5  / Ferris wheel, Osaka

 hotmoth Says:  When you leave Osaka station you`ll probably see agiant ferris wheel on the top of the Hep 5 building. It`s 500 yen & provides a cool 360 degree view of Osaka.... 

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Osaka River Cruise - Aqualiner

Osaka River Cruise - Aqualiner, Osaka

 schwein Says:  Easy to get to, with one of the four departure/arrival docks at the park beside Osaka castle. Good way to see a unique perspective of the city. Take it from... 

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Cherry Blossoms!

Cherry Blossoms!, Osaka

 schwein Says:  I was lucky, in that all the blossoms were blooming when I had time in Osaka.End of March, beginning of April is the best time to see them.Great place to view... 

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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, Osaka

 Rabbityama Says:  Although it is not one of the official top three tenjin shrines, Osaka Tenmangu has gained fame as the host of the Tenjin Festival, one of the biggest festivals... 

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Isshinji Temple

Isshinji Temple, Osaka

 Rabbityama Says:  Isshinji Temple is a small but interesting temple. The three Buddha statues that you see were actually made with human bones (mixed with the materials to give... 

Top 3 Hotels in Osaka

Dotonbori Hotel Osaka

 7 Reviews and 88 Opinions  I've personally stayed in this hotel twice in my previous 2 trips to Osaka. Famous for their... 

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The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

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Hotel Hankyu International

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  US$190-500 SKY GARDEN WITH FANCY BAR 

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 Where does one begin with Osaka? It's the heart of one of the biggest urban agglomerations on earth, yet not many people outside of Japan know much about it. I've been here for more than seven years.... 

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Hundertwasser & more !

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 In Osaka you will find some interesting architecture made by the austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. 

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  Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. The first time we visited Osaka was in 1992. We were going to a motorcycle GP at Suzuka and had a few days to see something of a country we didnĀ“t know anything... 

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 Yes, it was my first visit to Japan and Osaka in particular. I find the city modern and business-like. I enjoyed the city for sure. Most of the local people are very nice. From the hotel where I... 

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Osaka - my home for three and a half years

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 Osaka may not be the prettiest city in the world, but it's a lively and exciting place, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan. And if you want to get away from it... 

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