Surprise in Osaka
~10th Anniversary Edition~
We're going to celebrate our anniversary with a trip to Osaka...
Who will surprise them?
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➊ Dotonbori and Tonbori Riverwalk
Dotonbori is a bustling entertainment district centered around the Dotonbori River. The sight of giant billboards lining the streets, each competing to be unique, has become an iconic image of Osaka. A promenade called "Tonbori River Walk" is maintained along the river.
■ 2 minutes walk from Osaka Metro/Nankai "Namba" station or Kintetsu/Hanshin "Osaka Namba" station
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❷ Emperor Nintoku's Tomb
It is one of the three largest tombs in the world, alongside the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in China. It is approximately 486 meters long and is believed to have been built in the mid-5th century.
■ (To the shrine) 10 minutes on foot from JR Mozu Station
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❸Daisen Park
A lush green park adjacent to the Emperor Nintoku Tomb. You can rent a bicycle and tour the park.
■ Immediately adjacent to JR Mozu Station
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❹ Universal Studios Japan
It's a series of super moving and super exciting experiences that will leave you feeling more energized than anywhere else!
■ Immediately adjacent to JR Universal City Station
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❺ National Bunraku Theatre
One of Japan's most representative traditional performing arts. A narrator (tayu), shamisen player, and intricately crafted puppets and puppeteers work together to weave a story.
■ 1-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station on the Osaka Metro
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❻Amami Onsen (Nanten-en)
Hot springs spring up in the quiet mountains. You can enjoy them at Nanten-en, a traditional Japanese inn with a Japanese garden and a main building that has been designated a national tangible cultural property.
■ Immediately from Nankai Amami Station
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❼ Glass Studio Kuni
Osaka has a long history of glassmaking, and there are workshops where even beginners can try their hand at glassmaking.
■ 15-minute walk from JR Kita-Shinoda Station
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⑧ Nakanoshima River Cruise
A 20-minute cruise where you can enjoy the beautiful night view, including illuminated bridges, retro architecture, and the latest buildings.
■ (Boarding location) 4 minutes walk from JR "Shin-Fukushima" Station or Hanshin "Fukushima" Station
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9. Expo'70 Commemorative Park
The site of the Osaka Expo held in 1970. The lush 260-hectare park includes a Japanese garden, numerous flower fields with seasonal flowers, and a museum.
■ 3 minutes walk from Osaka Monorail "Expo'70 Commemorative Park" station
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❿ Toyokuni Shrine
This shrine, located within Osaka Castle Park, is known for prayers for career advancement and good fortune.
■ Walking distance from Osaka Metro "Morinomiya" Station or JR "Morinomiya" or "Osaka Castle Park" Station
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⑫ Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden, Osaka Guest House
Built within the Nishinomaru Garden of Osaka Castle to entertain dignitaries from various countries during APEC '95, it served as the dinner venue for the G20 Osaka Summit. It is now available for use as a banquet hall and restaurant.
■ Walking distance from Osaka Metro "Morinomiya" Station or JR "Morinomiya" or "Osaka Castle Park" Station
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⑬ Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observation Deck
This high-rise building faces Osaka Bay, and from the observation deck on the top floor you can get a panoramic view of Yumeshima, the venue for EXPO 2025.
■ 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro "Trade Center Mae" station
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⑭ Midosuji Illumination
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⓮ Lantern Street
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⑯ Ferris wheel (HEP FIVE)
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⓰ Hoshida Park, Prefectural Forest
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⓱Tsutenkaku Tsutenkaku Tower