Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening
The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years
Osaka / Experiences Facilities / A Hands-on Look at Local Sakai Knives and Handicrafts.
Universal Studios Japan
An interactive dive into the world of movies, anime and games from around the world!
Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks / Theme park
Dotonbori
The “eat ‘till you drop” foodie destination marked by the larger than life signboard.
Osaka / Famous Places / Sightseeing Spots
The Minoo Falls have been selected as one of the "100 best waterfalls in Japan" and is also famous as a spot to enjoy the autumn colors of the leaves.
Osaka / Nature Spots / Waterfall, nature
"Washoku," Japan’s unique food culture born in close connection with nature
Osaka / Experiences Facilities / Washoku Home Cooking
The 40-story super high-rise was completed in 1993. From the observatory on the 40th floor and Kuchu Teien Observatory 173m off the ground, view the whole Osaka City.
Osaka / Observatories / Commercial complex, observatory
A museum where you can learn the history of the Japanese currency, also famous for the "Cherry Blossom Street" in spring.
Osaka / Museums / Museum
This dam is rich in nature and has been selected as one of the "100 best places for greenery in Osaka" and "100 best places for water source forests".
Osaka / Tourist Attractions
This is a shrine with a lion-headed shrine pavilion that has a great impact, and is a shrine for improving one's luck in the game.
Osaka / Shrines & Temples
One of prominent luxury brand towns in Japan and part of Osaka Minami’s downtown.
Osaka / Famous Places / Town, tourism spot
A 15-minute flight that offers a panoramic view of the city of Osaka.
Osaka / Amusement Parks & Theme parks / Ferris wheel
One of the world's largest aquariums that will make you want to go back again and again.
Osaka / Zoos & Aquariums / Aquarium
The longest shopping arcade in Japan, with a total length of about 2.6 km.
Osaka / Shopping Streets / Shopping Arcade
A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with 1,000 cherry trees lining the riverbed.
Osaka / Tourist Attractions
An urban park along the riverbank with 4,800 cherry trees.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
An urban park where visitors can enjoy abundant greenery, seasonal flowers, and a full range of leisure activities on a vast site.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
It was rebuilt with donations from Osaka citizens and is now a museum, holding permanent and special exhibitions.
Osaka / Tourist Attractions / Castle, Museum
Take the aqua-bus to see Osaka's quaint retro architecture and seasonal scenery from the water.
Osaka / Cruising
Osaka Castle’s tower is at the heart of this Park with multi facilities and concert / event halls.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens / Park, historical site
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The Tenjin Festival held in summer is one of the three major festivals in Japan, attracting many visitors from Japan and abroad.
Osaka / Shrines & Temples / Shrine, festival
Enjoy the seasonal flowers, trees, animals, and other natural features in this park in the mountains overlooking the Osaka Plain.
Osaka / Parks & Gardens
Kuromon Market, located in Minami, the heart of Osaka, has a long history of serving Osaka’s food culture and offers a wide variety of seasonal foods.
Osaka / Shopping Streets / Market, Shopping street
The hands-on museum where you can learn about life in Osaka now and then.
Osaka / Museums / Museum
Prince Shotoku had this first Japanese Buddhism temple built. One of the oldest architectural styles in Japan, Shitennoji Temple Building Layout, can be seen on the temple grounds. There are also valuable treasures from the founding time.
Osaka / Shrines & Temples / Temple, historical site
It is a symbol of Kishiwada, known for the legend of "Tako Jizo," in which a swarm of octopuses protected the castle.
Osaka / Tourist Attractions / Ruins of a castle
