About Osaka

Osaka Castle Museum

A symbol of Osaka. 55m above ground, 5 layers and 8 floors. Golden decorations are everywhere, such as the shachi on the roof of the top floor and the bowing tiger under the railing...

Grand Head Temple Shitennoji Temple First Japanese Temple in Buddha’s Law

It is the first official temple of Japanese Buddhism, built 1400 years ago by Prince Shotoku. It houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, including items from the time of its founding.

Osaka City Central Public Hall

It is a retro building from the Taisho era that is used as a place for culture, art, and social activities, and is a symbol of Osaka City along with Osaka Castle.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

It is the main shrine of over 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, and is the No. 1 shrine in Settsu Province, and its former status is Kanpei Taisha.

Umeda Sky Building (Kuchu Teien Observatory)

One of the landmarks of Umeda, Osaka. On the top is the Floating Garden Observatory, where Osaka's cityscape can be viewed from a height of 170 meters.

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

At the Foreign Customers Salon, we focus on tax exemption procedures, distribution of guest coupons, luggage storage, overseas shipping, tourist information, etc...

Sakishima CosmoTower Observatory

From the observation deck, you can get a panoramic view of Osaka Bay, Awaji Island, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kansai International Airport, and more.

Dotonbori

From the Edo period to today, this is a typical downtown area in Minami, Osaka, bustling with playhouses and food shops.

Shinsekai

A downtown area in the southern part of Osaka City that is famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho, and large pufferfish lantern signs. This is also the setting for the movie ``Uta no Uta''...

Americamura

The most vibrant and creative city of Minami, Osaka that shapes and leads the youth culture of the Kansai region.

Minamihorie/Kitahorie area

A town where clothing, food, and housing are all stylish.

Chayamachi area

Osaka/Kita's number one youth town. Most of the high-rise buildings adopt a comprehensive design system and have open spaces open to the public, creating beautiful landscapes...

Hanshin Department Store Umeda

A department store that is strong in groceries. The ``Hanshin Food Hall'' on the first basement floor and the ``Hanshin Tigers Shop'' on the 8th floor are very busy.

EXPOCITY

Japan’s largest multi-purpose facility to enjoy “Playing, Learning and Discovering” all in one place!

Ebisubashisuji Shopping Street

Located in the middle of Minami, Osaka, where you can find everything from famous long-established stores that have been around since the Genroku era to shops that lead the latest fashion...

LUCUA 1100

A new commercial facility “LUCUA▲1100” (LUCUA▲Ile) opened next to the popular fashion building “LUCUA” on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

Tenjinbashisuji shopping street

Starting from Tenjinbashi and extending north to Tenjinbashisuji 7-chome, it is Japan's longest shopping street with a total length of approximately 2.6 km.

Grand Front Osaka

Knowledge Capital, an intellectual creation center, consists of shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, and residences, and includes Umekita Square and Knowledge Park...

Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Street

Osaka Kita's largest entertainment district, where Ohatsu Tenjin Shopping Street and Hankyu Higashi-Nakadori Shopping Street intersect.

Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Highly popular as a "fashion-leading store," it opened in late November 2012 and is Japan's largest store with a total area of ​​84,000 square meters.

Osaka Takashimaya

A long-established department store representing Minami, Osaka, stocked with popular brands, women's fashion, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, and more. 201…

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

Reopened on June 13, 2013! Located from the 2nd basement floor of Abeno Harukas to the 14th floor above ground, it is structured around the theme of "a place like a city"...

Namba Parks

Minami's new landmark has expanded in scale and is celebrating its grand opening. A more fulfilling space that supports adult lifestyles.

Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street

This shopping street stretches approximately 580 meters from north to south from the south side of Nagahori Dori to Soemoncho Dori. There are approximately 60,000 shoppers on weekdays and 120,000 shoppers on weekends and holidays...

Namba Grand Kagetsu

A base of comedy culture that Yoshimoto Kogyo is proud of. You can experience the ``comedy'' of Yoshimoto comedians who are rich in variety.

Osaka Shin Kabukiza

A new theater full of immersion has been opened in Uehonmachi, where performers and audience are closer together.

Tenma Tenjin Hansho-tei

A regular seat for Kamigata Rakugo. After laughing, you can go shopping and explore gourmet food at Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street.

Osaka Shochikuza

Mainly Kabuki performances, musicals and all kinds of performing arts are performed. In the basement, there are famous shops selling a variety of flavors.

National Bunraku Theatre

A theater where you can watch Bunraku, Japan's unique traditional performing art, which has been designated as a world intangible heritage.

KAIYUKAN

I was surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the fluffy jellyfish. A variety of aquariums filled with the wonders of the sea.

The Living Museum: NIFREL

As a facility of an unprecedented new genre based on the concept of "touching the sensibilities," it will touch the sensibilities of everyone from children to adults.

Hirakata Park

Approximately 40 types of attractions are arranged, making good use of the undulating terrain. This is an amusement park located in a corner of Osaka's commuter town.

Osaka Tennoji Zoo

A zoo with more than 100 years of history. The “Ecological Exhibits” that recreate the habitats of the animals such as the African Savanna Zones are popular.

Expo'70 Commemorative Park/Japanese Garden

A luxurious journey through time where you can rest your eyes in the traditional beauty of a Japanese garden.

Osaka Castle Park

Facilities include Osaka Castle's castle tower, Nishinomaru Garden, plum grove, Osaka Castle Hall, and an archery range. Enjoy seasonal flowers such as plums, cherry blossoms, and azaleas...

Nakanoshima Park

A waterside park sandwiched between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River. There is a rose garden consisting of about 3,700 roses of about 310 different types, and the scenery is in harmony with the nearby retro buildings.

Meiji-no-mori Mino Quasi-national Park (Mino Waterfall)

This park is the western starting point of the Tokai Nature Trail. Park visitors can enjoy seasonal changes in the scenery, especially the colored leaves late in fall.

GLION MUSEUM

Welcome to the adult hideout! One of the few remaining brick buildings in Osaka is now a classic car museum!

Sayama Pond Museum

A unique museum where you can learn about the history of civil engineering and flood control, focusing on Japan's oldest dam-type reservoir.

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Aside from a faithful recreation of a Osaka town during the end of the Edo period, the museum also features exhibits that show the townscape and living conditions during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.

Osaka City Museum of Natural History

Interesting exhibits and explanations are provided based on recent excavations, such as the life of Osaka and the relationship of the Jomon and Yayoi period people with nature.

National Museum of Ethnology

Known affectionately as ``Minpaku'', it is also a ``museum'' that exhibits and introduces the lifestyle culture, daily utensils, ethnic costumes, and homes of various ethnic groups around the world.

Osaka Prefecture Chikatsu Asuka Museum

A museum presenting kofun, Japan's ancient burial mounds, built on the Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka.…

Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

A long-established art museum with a history of over 70 years and a collection of over 8,000 items including Japanese and Chinese paintings, sculptures, and crafts.

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

It has approximately 4,000 pieces of Oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection. Of these, 2 are national treasures and 13 are important cultural properties.

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The exhibition room in the basement introduces a variety of contemporary works. The silver gate in the image of bamboo at the entrance has a big impact.