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Universal studio   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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   Osaka

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)   Osaka

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   Osaka

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... 

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Guidelines

by ryu45

If you are new to Japan, its recomended to learn its guideline in dealing in an specific subject or things, sense Japan is so high standard in each services and products, very refine culture, and strict implementing rules and laws.,from finding a place to stay and knowing some entiresting things to do and places to go... Every cities in Japan has each International Friendship and Cooperation Center where you can ask pamplets and guide books (provided for free). The center is easy to find because it is usually located within the premises of the city hall.most of all prepare, a pocket dictionary, and usefull phrases must be memorized with proper accent before heading to your destination.

Onsen: Sun Hill Hannan

by CO-Chad

Senshu (southern Osaka-fu) is home to numerous onsen (natural hot springs). Sun Hill Hannan is a hotel in southern Senshu, midway between Osaka and Wakayama. The baths feature a view of Osaka bay, Awaji island, and Kansai airport. The water is reputed to be high thoron, which is in turn reputed to cure whatever ails you.I was a bit disappointed that there was no ro-ten-buro (outdoor tub), and it was difficult to cool down in the hot moist air around the baths. There is a regular bath and a whirlpool (though the latter smelled suspiciously of chlorine). Hotel rooms start at Y6900 per night, or the bath alone is Y500. The hotel also features a driving range, tennis courts, and restaurant. Still, for a bath alone, I would recommend Honoji no Sato or Inunakiyama (both around Y600) as a nicer alternative.Telephone the hotel from Hakotsukuri station (Nankai) and they will pick you up....

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Nishikinohama Beach

by Nichola1

This is actually in Kaizuka city, but it`s still in Osaka prefecture. It is only four stops from the airport, which is quite a bit south of the city. You can take the Nankai line (maybe about Y600 from Namba). It`s a nice beach, but like all beaches in Japan, it shuts down at the end of the `season`, even if it is still hot (so be prepared for vending machines and that is all). There is a mall nearby if you want food (Costa Mall) - it even has Max Valu!!!Be careful because the station is a local station - if you get any of the express trains, they wont stop there. But, you can catch an express and get off at Kaizuka, which was maybe one or two stops before, and then change there to a local train.The beach has a bit of seaweed on it, but rubbish wise it is very clean.

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checking the place out

by ryu45

after making rest, ask the hotel information the direction of the city hall. its a walking distance. , with in the city hall premises there is always a tourist info center where you can rent a bicycle to roam around. bike is so significant going nearby historical and interesting places with out so much fear with violation compared to renting car. renting car is easy but parking violation etc, is dificult. car parking fees are expensive same thing with penalties,. going places is good by train, a lot of things and places to see.

Amerika Mura, means American Village

by gogonicetrip

Ameruka Mura means “American Village” that is the trend setting Mecca for youth representing Minami, where fashion, gourmet, music, art are all mixed into one.Mainly centered in Sankaku-koen Park, many vintage clothing shops, general merchandise store, and CD stores line up the street.

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Kishiwada Castle

by gogonicetrip

Kishiwada Castle located in southern part of Osaka, was built by Hidemasa Koide in 1597.Nobukatsu, ruler of Okabe Mino, took possession of the castle in 1640 from Takatsuki. The Okabe family maintained its position for 13 generations up to the Meiji Restoration.

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Nintoku-ryo Tumulus

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Nintoku-ryo Tumulus located southern part of Osaka is one of the largest Keyhole shaped tumuli in Japan, and one of the world’s three largest burial mounds alongside the Pyramids of Egypt and the Tomb of Qin.It is believed to have been built in the 5th century.Outline of the Tumulus is that 486m in length, 305m across and approx 464,000m2 in area.

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Japan's oldest temple, Shi tenno-ji

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Shi tenno-ji is a Buddhist temple in Japan.The prince Shotoku constructed this temple in 593.It is the oldest officially administered temple in Japan, although the temple buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries.[Back to Osaka-fu]

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God on the Tutenkaku, Billiken

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On the fifth floor observation deck of Tutenkaku is enshrined Billiken, the God of Happiness or things as they ought to be Billiken, a popular America charm doll that came to Japan in about 1910, was enshrined within Luna Park when it opened. When the park was closed in 1923, the wooden statue of Billiken went missing.As a part of an effort to revive the tower, a copy of Billiken was made from an old photograph and placed inside the tower in 1979. The statue of Billiken has became closely associated with the tower and is a popular symbol of good luck. Each year thousands of visitors place a coin in his donation box and rub the soles of his feet to make their wishes come true.[Back to Osaka-fu]

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Landmark tower, Tutenkaku

by gogonicetrip

Tsutenkaku means Tower Reaching Heaven, is a well-known landmark tower of Osaka.Its total height is 103 m, the main observation deck is at a height of 91 m.The current tower is actually the second to occupy the site. The original tower, patterned after the Eiffel Tower, was built in 1912, and was connected to the adjacent amusement park, Luna Park, by an aerial cable car. It quickly became one of the most popular locations in the city, drawing visitors from all over the area. The Japanese government dismantled the tower in 1943, believing that it would serve as a reference point for American bombing raids on Osaka: the iron in the tower was melted down and used for war material.After the war citizens lobbied to rebuild the beloved tower. A private company, the Tsutenkaku Kanko Co. Ltd. was established and in 1956, the second-generation tower was opened.[Back to Osaka-fu]

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Q:  Hi there, My friend and I plan to visit Japan in Nov. Since we've not been there before, appreciate if you can share with us on... 

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A: I think 12 days is just enough but don't limit yourselves to the cities, there are also interesting places near each of them. Flying in at Osaka and out from Tokyo... 

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