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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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Buddhist Temple

by earthenki

Throw coins into the well, inhale the 'healthy(?)' incense smoke, and strike the gong! Don't hesitate to wear your kimonos when visiting this. You would NEVER feel awkward.

Hankyu Department Store

by earthenki

One of Osaka's three largest dept. stores; Toyland here is a child's paradise

Twin 21 MID Tower

by earthenki

The 38th floor is the best to be on to have that breathtaking view of the whole city, including the Osaka Bay and the Crystal Tower.

Osaka City Science Museum

by earthenki

No-nonsense Japanese advances in technology, what can you say? No wonder this place is popular with youngsters.

Fine view

by Commandante

Take a trip to the top floor of the Osaka World Trade Center, you´ll get a fine view over the city and the harbour

Spring time

by palmesian

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If you are here in autumn,take...

by AyurinHiro

If you are here in autumn,take a walk to Minoh Waterfall!In autumn(around November-),Japanese maple leaves turn yellow and red! A lot of Japanese also go there every weekend.

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Top 3 Hotels in Osaka-fu

Dotonbori Hotel Osaka  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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Takatsuki Kyoto Hotel  Takatsuki

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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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