About Osaka

Osaka Castle Museum

The symbol of Osaka. 55 meters above ground, with 5 floors and 8 stories, it is decorated with gold ornaments throughout, including a shachihoko (a deadly fish) on the roof of the top floor and a crouching tiger under the balustrades.

Head temple of the Japanese sect Shitennoji

Founded 1,400 years ago by Prince Shotoku, this is the first Buddhist temple in Japan. It houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, including items from the time of its founding.

Osaka City Central Public Hall

This retro Taisho-era building is used as a venue for culture, art, and social activities, and is a symbol of Osaka City along with Osaka Castle Museum.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

It is the head shrine of the approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines across the country, is the number one shrine in Settsu Province, and was formerly ranked as a government-supported shrine.

Umeda Sky Building (Kuchu Teien Observatory)

One of the landmarks of Umeda, Osaka. The ``Floating Garden Observation Deck'' on the rooftop offers a panoramic view of Osaka's cityscape from a height of 173 meters above ground.

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

The Foreign Customers Salon handles tax exemption procedures, as well as distributing guest coupons, storing luggage, shipping overseas, and providing tourist information.

Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory

From the observatory, visitors can get a great view of the Osaka Bay area, Awaji Island, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kansai International Airport, etc.

Dotonbori

A representative entertainment district in Osaka's Minami area, bustling with theaters and restaurants from the Edo period to the present day.

new world

This downtown area in the southern part of Osaka City is famous for Tsutenkaku Tower, Janjan Yokocho, and a large pufferfish lantern sign. The film "Poem of Self-Degradation" was also set here.

Americamura

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

Minamihorie and Kitahorie areas

A city where clothing, food, and housing are all fashionable.

Chayamachi area

Osaka's Kita district is the leading area for young people. Most of the high-rise buildings have adopted a comprehensive design system and have public open spaces, creating beautiful scenery.

Hanshin Umeda Main Store

This department store specializes in food products. The Hanshin Food Hall on the first basement floor and the Hanshin Tigers Shop on the eighth floor are always bustling with customers.

EXPOCITY

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

Ebisubashisuji shopping street

Located in the heart of Osaka's Minami district, it's home to everything from famous, long-established stores that have been around since the Genroku period to cutting-edge fashion shops.

LUCUA 1100

A new commercial facility, "LUCUA▲1100" (LUCUA▲1100), will open next to the popular fashion building "LUCUA" on Thursday, April 2, 2015.

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Starting from Tenjinbashi and stretching north to Tenjinbashisuji 7-chome, this is the longest shopping street in Japan, with a total length of approximately 2.6 kilometers.

Grand Front Osaka

It consists of the intellectual creation hub Knowledge Capital, shops and restaurants, offices, a hotel, and residences, and is surrounded by Umekita Square and Knowledge Plaza.

Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Street

The largest entertainment district in Osaka's Kita area, where Ohatsutenjin Shopping Street and Hankyu Higashinaka-dori Shopping Street intersect.

Hankyu Umeda Main Store

This popular "fashion-leading store" had its grand opening in late November 2012, and is the largest in Japan with a total floor area of 84,000 square meters.

Osaka Takashimaya

This long-established department store, representing Osaka Minami, is packed with popular brands, women's fashion, cosmetics, and miscellaneous goods. 201…

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

Reopened on June 13, 2013! Located between the second basement floor and the 14th floor of Abeno Harukas, the space is designed with the theme of "a place like a town."

Namba Parks

Minami's new landmark has been further expanded with its grand opening, becoming an even more fulfilling space to assist the adult lifestyle.

Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street

This shopping street stretches for approximately 580 meters from the south side of Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori. It attracts approximately 60,000 shoppers on weekdays and approximately 120,000 shoppers on weekends and holidays.

Namba Grand Kagetsu

Yoshimoto Kogyo's pride and joy, this is the hub of comedy culture. You can experience the comedy of a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.

Osaka Shinkabukiza Theater

A new theater with a close distance between performers and audience, creating a sense of realism, has opened in Hommachi.

Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei

A regular venue for Kamigata Rakugo. After laughing, you can go shopping and explore the food at Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade.

Osaka Shochikuza Theater

The theater hosts a wide variety of performing arts, including musicals and kabuki performances. In the basement, there are many famous restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines.

National Bunraku Theatre

A theater where you can watch Bunraku, a traditional Japanese performing art that has been designated as a World Intangible Heritage.

KAIYUKAN

Be amazed by the gigantic whale shark. Smile at the fluffy jellyfish. The various tanks are full of the wonders of the ocean.

The Living Museum: NIFREL

Based on the concept of "touching the senses," this is a completely new type of facility that will stimulate the senses of everyone, from children to adults.

Hirakata Park

This amusement park, located in a corner of Osaka's commuter town, makes good use of the undulating terrain and is home to around 40 different attractions.

Tennoji Zoo

This zoo has a history of over 100 years. Its popular "ecological exhibits" recreate the landscapes of animal habitats, such as the African Savannah Zone.

Expo'70 Commemorative Park and Japanese Garden

A luxurious time travel experience, where you can relax your eyes in the traditional beauty of a Japanese garden.

Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle Museum has facilities such as the Nishinomaru Garden, the plum grove, Osaka Castle Hall, and an archery range. You can enjoy seasonal flowers such as plums, cherry blossoms, and azaleas.

Nakanoshima Park

This waterside park is sandwiched between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River. It features a rose garden with approximately 3,700 roses of 310 different varieties, which blends in beautifully with the surrounding retro buildings.

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

The western starting point of the Tokai Nature Trail. Enjoy the scenery of each season, and the autumn leaves are especially beautiful in late autumn.

GLION　MUSEUM

Welcome to this hideaway for adults! One of the few remaining brick buildings in Osaka has been turned into a classic car museum!

Sayamaike Museum

A unique museum that focuses on Japan's oldest dam-type reservoir and teaches the history of civil engineering and flood control.

Osaka Museum of Living 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 Museum of Natural History

The museum provides fascinating exhibits and explanations based on recent excavations, including information on the origins of Osaka and the relationship between Jomon and Yayoi people and nature.

National Museum of Ethnology

Affectionately known as "Minpaku," the museum exhibits and introduces the lifestyles and cultures of peoples around the world, as well as everyday items, traditional clothing, and homes.

Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum

This museum, located on the Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki Hill, is dedicated to ancient tombs. It explores the formation of Japan's ancient nation and international exchange.

Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Arts

This long-established art museum has a history of over 70 years and a collection of over 8,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts from Japan and China.

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics Osaka

The museum houses approximately 4,000 pieces of oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection, of which two are national treasures and 13 are important cultural properties.

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The exhibition room in the basement displays a variety of contemporary works. The silver gate at the entrance, which is inspired by bamboo, makes a big impact.