Best Things To Do in Osaka, Japan
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Kemasakuranomiya Park
(448 Votes)Stretched out along the length of the Okawa River for four kilometres, this park has roughly 4700 cherry trees lining its path. Come springtime, the blossoms make it one of the most magical and romantic walk in all of Osaka. The best time to visit is at sunrise, or an hour before sunset. The trees are lit up at evening time to keep the magic going. Such is the popularity of the area that pleasu...Read more -
Osaka Station City
(331 Votes)This used to be a cramped and dark station, a reputation that was blown away by the 2011 renovations that made it one of the most attractive train stations in the country. The main feature to gawk at is the sleek and huge metal and glass ceiling. The station is divided into north and south buildings, which are connected by the Toki no Hiroba (Time and Space) Bridge. North Gate building: Lucua ...Read more -
Museum Of Oriental Ceramics
(159 Votes)This is thought to be one of the finest ceramics collections in the world. Most of the collection focuses on Chinese and Korean artwork, and there are Persian and Vietnamese works too. However, you'll also find a couple of Japanese National Treasures - Celadon vase with Iron Brown Spots, Tenmoku Glaze bowl with Silvery Spots. From each of these countries the artefacts gathered here date back ce...Read more -
Namba Parks
(2017 Votes)If you think the Namba Parks is just another shopping mall, you are wrong! Yes, it is a shopping mall, but, a spectacular one! The Namba Parks is a massive retail and office complex in Osaka. Built in an old Osaka baseball stadium, the complex boasts of an eight level rooftop garden that features tree groves, rock clusters, cliffs and canyons, lawns, streams, waterfalls and ponds! And ofcourse,...Read more -
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
(1175 Votes)Even given Osaka's famous love for food, especially takoyaki, calling this place a museum is a bit misleading. It's nothing more or less than the city's best Takoyaki vendors brought together to one place for your eating and comparing pleasure. Each of these restaurants have their own twist on the dumplings. So by the time you're done sampling them all, you'll definitely walk away with an educa...Read more -
Universal Citywalk Osaka
(1283 Votes)This shopping complex just outside of Universal Studios Japan's gate is not very large, so it's worth a quick look. There are around 58 shop selling quirky merchandise. There are gourmet restaurants, including the Takoyaki Museum. The building also has a hotel and a cinema complex. Street performers are nearly always camped out in front of the mall. -
National Bunraku Theatre
(231 Votes)Bunraku puppet theatre is one of Japan's finest cultural offerings. This facility serves as the headquarters of the art form in Japan, which is fitting, as Osaka has been the Bunraku capital for centuries. The shows involve a puppeting team, musicians, and a narrator. Performances are usually held only on specific months, for three weeks at a time. These are January, April, June, July, August a...Read more -
Kyocera Dome Osaka
(86 Votes)This post-modern stadium is the home of the Orix Buffaloes baseball team. IT has seating for over 36000. The venue is also frequently used for concerts. The main feature of the stadium is the dome, which looks like a giant, silver UFO. The facilities - sound, seating, lights and screens - are all state of the art. There are four restaurants on site, and a lounge too. -
Tsuyunoten Shrine
(125 Votes)This shrine is old, 13 centuries old. Established around the year 700, it did not become popular until 1000 years later. In 1703, it was the location of a double suicide - a merchant named Tokubei and a courtesan named Ohatsu. Their star crossed love was made the subject of a Bunraku play, which instantly made the shrine famous. Today, it's said to bestow blessings on the relationships of those...Read more -
Ikuno Korea Town
(136 Votes)Who wouldn’t love a little slice of Korea right in the middle of Osaka, right? Ikuno Korea Town is the perfect place as it is lined with a plethora of Korean restaurants and shops. The narrow lanes here are full of vibrant surprises and offer different knick-knacks. You will find many noodle shops that serve delicious dishes at pocket-friendly rates. This area has some tiny guesthouses id...Read more -
Nagai Park
(110 Votes)This park is the complete package for outdoor activities. It's large, 67 hectares and has many facilities. These include the Nagai stadium, ball grounds, pools, tennis courts, a rubber baseball stadium, a sports center for the disabled, jogging tracks and large lawns. It is abundant with flowering trees too - cherry blossoms, dogwoods, azaleas, German Irises, and hydrangeas. A large part of the...Read more -
Utsubo Park
(7 Votes)This 10 hectare rectangular park is a trendy hangout. It used to be an airfield. Then for a while it was a fish market. After that went defunct, in recent decades the neighbourhood around the park has filled up with nice boutiques, cafes and European restaurants. The Utsubo Tennis Center is on the park's western side. To the east is a lovely rose garden complete with streams and fountains. It's...Read more -
The Osaka Tenman-gu Shrine was founded in the 10th century. It is one of the most important shrines in Japan that is devoted to the Shinto deity Sugawara Michizane. The shrine is well known for hosting the festival of Tenjin Matsuri. During the festival, the shrine's deity is paraded in a palanquin through the streets of the city. It has a joyous procession accompanied by fi...Read more
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Tennoji Zoo
(134 Votes)With 1500 animals representing over 300 species, in a space spread out over 100 thousand square meters, the Tennoji Zoo is one of the largest in Japan. It is also one of the oldest, opened in 1915, since which time it has steadily grown. The main thematic areas are the African Savannah (plant and meat eaters sharing the space), Asian tropical jungle (monkeys and exotic birds), the reptile house...Read more -
Floating Garden
(3534 Votes)The Umeda Sky Building is a 173 metre spectacular high rise building situated in Osaka. The structure of the building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the Floating Garden Observatory on the 39th floor. From the garden, one gets amazing views of the city. Many locals take pride in this man made marvel. A must visit while on your tour of Osaka.
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where is the robot caberet show located in Osaka. what is cost
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I am not sure if a Robot Cabaret Show takes place in Osaka. There is one Robot Cabaret Show which takes place in the Robot Restaurant that is located in Tokyo. Here is a tour of the Robot Cabaret Show that might interest you.
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Hello, Do you know any Private outdoor onsen come with lunch package in ryokan as I come with my family is more convenient. I prefer in osaka area, of kyoto will do. Lenny
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Many tours are available that provide you with the facilities you are looking for. You will find information regarding the same here. Some popular hotels which offer onsen in Osaka area include Biwako Hanakaido, Yumotokan, and Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso.
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