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Address: Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0086
Ame-Mura, or American Town, is the place to go if you want to catch a glimpse of hip, contemporary urban youth. Originally receiving its name from the first stores here that sold inexpensive American clothing and accessories, it has exploded into an immensely popular shopping locale for trendy fashion seekers with over 3000 shops to visit. Coffee...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Osaka Attractions & Activities
Address: 5-15 Kakuda-cho, Osaka 530-0017
Conveniently located beside Osaka Station, this large Ferris wheel with diameter greater than the height of some buildings, affords riders outstanding views of the city in addition to being just plain fun. It sits aloft a large shopping mall which houses both Western and uniquely Japanese shops as well as a large entertainment arcade. You will...
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Address: 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
Located in Naka-no-shima, Osaka's oldest park, this museum maintains a prestigious collection of fine ceramics that has been rated one of the most distinguished in the world. Korean celadon, Chinese ceramics from the Song and Ming dynasties and Arita from the Japanese Edo Period are expertly shown under natural and computerized natural light...
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Address: 1-1-10 Kaigan-dori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Featuring the largest aquarium tank in the world, Osaka Aquarium displays a breathtaking view of aquatic life. Favorites among the 15 natural habitats and 35,000 specimens are the Japanese Forest, whale shark, Arctic penguins and giant spider crab. Assembling tank walls with enormous sheets of glass, aquarium designers aimed for guests to feel as...
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Address: 1-1 Osakajo Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002
Osaka Castle, one of the city's most beloved attractions, is a more recent replication of the original castle built in the 1580s. The re-building of the main tower was completed in 1931. Impressive stone walls, elegant gold-leaf trim and copper roofing make it a stunning exhibition of Osaka's past. An observatory is perched atop the eight-story...
Osaka Municipal Museum of Fine Art
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Address: 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Tennoji Park, Osaka 543-0063
Home to over 8000 works, this museum is a must-see for lovers of fine art. The gracefully appointed collections comprise 12th-14th century classical Japanese arts, modern Japanese art and lacquer ware. In addition to Japanese works, the museum is also home to a magnificent collection of Chinese paintings, artifacts and calligraphic works. Numbers...
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Address: 4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008
Located on the outskirts of the Osaka Castle grounds, this museum brings to life the city's 1400-year history. Each floor details a different period of Osaka's history beginning with the most recent and moving upward to ancient exhibits on the museum's uppermost floors, culminating with a full-size, partial recreation of the regal Naniwanomiya...
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Address: Shitennoji 1-11-18, Osaka
The Shitennoji Temple site is the oldest in Japan, with the original temple being constructed in 593. In addition to the Main Golden Hall, visitors will find a five-story pagoda, turtle sanctuary and aged stone gate dating as far back as 1294. Surrounding the temple are lush grounds including a serene Japanese landscape garden replete with...
Umeda Sky Building, Floating Garden Observatory
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Address: 1-1-88 Oyodo-naka, Osaka
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of Osaka from the 39th floor of this innovative observatory in one of the city's most modern architectural structures. Visitors take a fast moving glass elevator to the building's top floor where they then ride on a glass enclosed escalator to deposit them 167 meters from the ground in the...
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Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima,Konohana-ku, Osaka
Located in the attractive Osaka Bay area, Universal Studios Japan appeals to kids of all ages with its movie-themed thrill rides, live entertainment, restaurants and shops. Plan to spend an entire day soaking up the Hollywood ambience touring attractions such as Jurassic Park, Spider Man and Shrek's 4-D adventure where technology brings characters...
