天王寺動物園の見所はなんと言ってもライオンやシマウマたちが暮らしている「アフリカサバンナゾーン」。まるでアフリカのサファリにいるかのよう。ガラス越しに至近距離で見るライオンの大きさにはちょっとビックリ。その他にも、エレファントヴィレッジで暮らすマレーシアゾウやペンギンパーク＆アシカワーフで水中を優雅に泳ぐペンギンやアシカなど、およそ170種1000点の動物が暮らしている。また動物園のオリジナルグッズも販売しているので記念にお土産もチェックしてみては。

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Tsutenkaku Tower means "a tall building that reaches the heavens." First, take the elevator to the observation deck. Tsutenkaku Tower pamphlet you receive with your admission ticket is incredibly useful. It includes trivia about Tsutenkaku Tower, points of interest in the area, and even a paper craft of Tsutenkaku Tower that you can enjoy even after you get home. Once you've completed the paper craft, it doubles as a piggy bank! Next, take the elevator up to the observation deck, 100 meters above ground! From the observation deck, you can see Mount Ikoma and Mount Rokko in Kobe, and the 360-degree panorama offers a different view of Osaka than you can see from the ground. Also popular is the Tsutenkaku Tower mascot, Billiken, who is said to bring good luck to those who stroke his feet. The gift shop on the second floor has a wide selection of Billiken merchandise and other Osaka-style souvenirs, so be sure to check it out.

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Janjan Yokocho has been the setting for movies and TV dramas, and the famous manga "Jarinko Chie" depicts the townscape. Step inside and you'll find kushikatsu restaurants, a Shinsekai specialty, as well as a retro shogi hall reminiscent of the early Showa era and a smartball shop. The best thing about Janjan Yokocho is, without a doubt, Osaka's specialty, kushikatsu! Countless shops line the arcade stretching approximately 180 meters from north to south. No matter which shop you enter, you'll find a lively atmosphere and be able to enjoy freshly made, piping hot kushikatsu. The bite-sized kushikatsu are so tasty you'll find yourself eating too many. Also, although it varies by store, many are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so be sure to check before you go.

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It was built in 1953 as a Southern European-style coffee shop called Saikai, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property along with Tsutenkaku Tower in December 2006. It is no longer open as a coffee shop, and you can only enter the building once a month during a jazz concert.

This small Inari shrine is located in a corner of the Shinsekai area. When you pass through the torii gate, you will find a rare roulette-style fortune slip made of a stone monument at the back right. After praying at Inari Shrine, try spinning the fortune slip.

Well done! After enjoying the Shinsekai area to the fullest, come here to wash away the fatigue of the day. Spa World is a comprehensive entertainment facility with a variety of baths, relaxation salons, a pool, dining, and accommodations, making it a place that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults. After a unique and playful bath, we recommend the massage salon. It's so relaxing that you'll find yourself dozing off... Why not give it a try as a reward for your busy days?