Osaka Attractions
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Shitenno-ji Temple
One of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, Shitenno-ji Temple is entered through a huge stone tori gate dating back to 1294, the oldest in the country. Raked-gravel grounds surround the temple, ... Read more
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)
All former power bases in Japan have a castle, and Osaka is no different. The many-storied castle’s iconic furled roofs are a beloved symbol of Osaka. The city’s 430 year-old Osaka Castle has ... Read more
Universal Studios Japan
Theme park rides and shows come to Osaka at Universal Studios Japan. Like its sister parks in the U.S., the movie theme park provides fun for all the family. Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Woody ... Read more
Osaka Museum of History
Work your way through centuries of the past at the Osaka Museum of History. Designed over four floors, starting on the 10th floor and working your way down to the 7th, the galleries focus on the ... Read more
Umeda Sky Building
Modern architecture goes space age and skywards at the cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building. Two glass towers soar 173 meters (567 feet) into the air, connected by a futuristic observation platform ... Read more
World Trade Center Cosmo Tower
Osaka’s World Trade Center Cosmo Tower soars higher than any other tower in this part of Japan. At 256 meters (840 feet), the observatory provides wonderful views of Osaka and the port. The ride ... Read more
Isshinji Temple
The Buddhist Isshinji Temple dates back to 1185. Founded by the priest Jien, it is a temple of the Jōdo shū school. What makes this temple particularly special is its many graves and ... Read more
Museum of Oriental Ceramics
The finest ceramics from the Orient – Japan, China and Korea – are all gathered under the roof of Osaka’s Museum of Oriental Ceramics. The focus of the permanent collection is the Chinese and ... Read more
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Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)
The focus of Osaka’s Aquarium is some of the world’s largest fish tanks, home to whale sharks, rays and myriad fast-moving other fish. Only a thin sheet of glass separates visitors from the ... Read more
Tsutenkaku Tower
Vintage fun comes to Osaka in the shape of the Tsutenkaku, Osaka’s answer to the Eiffel Tower. Beautifully illuminated at night, the Tsutenkaku Tower is a reconstruction of the original 1912 ... Read more
