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Trace the vestiges of the good old Osaka that was known as Greater Osaka

Osaka City

From the late Taisho period to the early Showa period, Osaka was known as "Great Osaka" because it had the largest area, population, and industrial production in Japan. Traces of that good old Osaka still remain everywhere today. The best examples of this are the famous architecture that is considered a cultural asset. There are places where you can not only tour the city, but also enjoy a meal at a restaurant. It is also fun to view the city from the river on a cruise.

INDEX
1. 1
  Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
2. 2
  Osaka Entrepreneurs' Museum
3. 3
  Former Sakuranomiya Public Hall "Meiji Banquet Special Course"
4. 4
  Senpukan
5. 5
  Nakanoshima River Cruise
6. 6
  Ajiwai Osaka Special limited menu featuring rare fresh tuna and Osaka vegetables
1-day tour plan
1. 1 Around 9:00
  Around 9:45 Minamimorimachi Station
  - Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
2. Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line: Approx. 3 minutes
  
  2 Around 10:00 Sakaisuji Hommachi Station
  - Osaka Entrepreneurs' Museum
3. Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line: Approx. 3 minutes
  
  3 Around 12:00 Minamimorimachi Station
  - Meiji Banquet Special Course
4. Walking
  
  4 Around 14:30
  - Senpukan
5. Walking
  
  Around 15:30 Sakuranomiya Station
6. JR Osaka Loop Line, approximately 10 minutes
  
  5 Around 16:00
  Around 17:00 Fukushima Station
  - Nakanoshima River Cruise
7. Walking
  
  Around 17:15 Shin-Fukushima Station
8. JR Tozai Line, approximately 3 minutes
  
  6 Around 17:30
  Around 19:30 Osaka Tenmangu Station
  - Raw tuna dinner

1. Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Nicknamed "Tenma no Tenjin-san," it is a spiritual refuge for Osakans.

First, stop by Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to pray for a safe journey. Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning and performing arts. It is also famous for events such as the "Toka Ebisu Festival" and the "Tenjin Festival," and has long been a source of spiritual support for the people of Osaka.

2. Osaka Entrepreneurs' Museum

Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of entrepreneurs who have been active in Osaka since the Meiji era

This facility introduces and exhibits 105 entrepreneurs who were active in Osaka. Tours, which can be joined by groups of 10 or more, include a guided tour of the facility and a video presentation that traces back to the Edo period and introduces the roots of entrepreneurial spirit and the "city of Osaka" that nurtured these entrepreneurs.

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3. Former Sakuranomiya Public Hall "Meiji Banquet Special Course"

Enjoy a special lunch at this important cultural property that has been beautifully reborn after 140 years.

In the main dining room of the former Sakuranomiya Public Hall, you can enjoy a special menu that recreates dishes from the Meiji period while watching a VR video that recreates the former appearance of the adjacent Senpukan. Reservations are required.

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4Senpukan

Visit the famous colonial-style building, Veranda, made entirely of brick

Built as a reception hall for the Japan Mint, which was founded in 1871, this is the oldest surviving Western-style building in Osaka and is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The building has welcomed members of the imperial family and other important people from Japan and abroad, and you can tour the exterior.

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5 Nakanoshima River Cruise

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nakanoshima West area on a limousine boat

Cruise around the Nakanoshima West area, a district of retro architecture and skyscrapers, on a limousine boat. The fantastic evening scenery and illuminated bridges are a must-see. Enjoy a luxurious atmosphere on the low chairs and sofa seats.

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6. Ajiwai Osaka: Special limited menu featuring rare fresh tuna and Osaka vegetables

Food is entertainment too! Enjoy rare raw tuna for dinner

Enjoy a new fusion tuna course meal at this high-end fresh tuna specialty restaurant run by an expert who performs tuna filleting shows both in Japan and overseas. During dinner, you can watch the master fillet a Kabutomaru right before your eyes.

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Other suggested itineraries

Castles, parks, and comedy. A tour of Osaka's iconic symbols
Osaka City
We present a special lineup of Osaka's "now" attractions. Experience the charms of Osaka, from Osaka Castle, which has been featured in TV dramas, to the latest gourmet food and art, and classic comedy!

*The schedule for this course is based on weekdays. Performance times at Namba Grand Kagetsu change on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, so please check their website for details.
Tour the classic spots in Hokusetsu, a popular city where people want to live
Hokusetsu
Located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, the Hokusetsu area is highly popular as a place to live. As people say, it has many attractive spots. Enjoy Hokusetsu to the fullest by touring the classic spots, such as the Museum of Living Creatures, which focuses on diversity, and the park with the Tower of the Sun, which stands on the site of the former Expo site.
Entertainment in Osaka, the "fun city"
Osaka City
Osaka's entertainment scene has developed around Dotonbori in Minami, said to be the world's oldest theater district. It is also known as the home of comedy, and is full of elements to entertain visitors. By experiencing entertainment from a variety of perspectives, you can see the true face of Osaka, the "fun city."
Enjoy Osaka with your family through play, learning, and experiences
Hokusetsu Osaka City
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