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curl -X POST \
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{"found_url":"https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/5-recommended-places-osaka\/","crawl_time":1775523969,"first_indexed_time":1692341732,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,japancitytour!\/5-recommended-places-osaka\/ s443","src_root_hash":"1999622598226355525","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"6 Recommended Places in Osaka | Japan City Tour | Travel agency in Tokyo","meta_descriptions":["To help you plan your Japan trip and decide where to go in Osaka if you are short on time, here are the 5 recommended places to visit in this bustling city."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Don’t know where to go in\nOsaka\n? If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food!\nDotonbori\nThe lively\nDotonbori\nentertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge.\nUmeda Sky Building\nOsaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the\nUmeda Sky Building tower\n, only a short distance from\nOsaka Station\n. The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium.\nThe building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city.\nOsaka Castle\nThe history of\nOsaka Castle\ngoes back over 400 years.\nCivil war\ncontinued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander\nHideyoshi Toyotomi\nwho completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views.\nFor those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history.\nSumiyoshi Taisha\nThe Sumiyoshi Taisha\nShinto\nshrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess\nAmaterasu\nthat she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.\nAfter some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country.\nShinsekai\nShinsekai\nliterally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located.\nThe\nTsutenkaku Tower\nwith its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. Varying colors in the tower’s LED lights show the seasons’ change.\nThere are many more tourist attractions in Osaka. but you have little time to visit the city this list will make it a little easier for you to make the most of your time here.\nOsaka Museum of Housing and Living\nIf you don’t mind getting off the beaten tourist tracks, the\nOsaka Museum of Housing and Living\nis a great place to learn more about local life in the past and present. They faithfully recreated a version of Osaka as it was during the Edo period, and you can wander about the ‘streets’ and into the ‘houses’ to experience life as it was. The exhibition is interactive and interesting for kids and adults alike.\nYour Japan Tour\nIf you are thinking about making a trip to Japan, as seasoned Japan experts we can help you create your perfect Japan tour, including destinations like Osaka.\nContact us\nto start planning your unforgettable holiday to this fascinating country. Japan is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, culture, history, nature, and delicious food!","attrs_markdown":"# [![Japan city tour](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/logo-1.webp)](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tokyocitytour\/)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/japan_city_tour\/)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JapanAvatarGuide-eng)\n\n- [Group Tours](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/japan-group-tours\/)\n- [Private Tours](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/japan-private-tours\/)\n- [Day Tours](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/category\/day-tours)\n- [Avatar Guide](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/avatar-guide-map\/)\n- [Information]()\n  - [Area Guide](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/category\/japan-area-guide\/)\n  - [FAQ](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/japan-tour-faq\/)\n  - [Tips](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/category\/information\/)\n- [About]()\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/agency\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/contact\/)\n  - [Reviews](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/japan-tour-diary\/)\n  - [Booking Terms](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/terms-and-conditions-agreement\/)\n  - [Legal Terms](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/terms-and-conditions\/)\n# 6 Recommended Places in Osaka\nDon’t know where to go in [Osaka](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-history\/)? If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food\\!\n\n![Gigantic gyzoa-shaped billboard of Osaka Ohsho in Dotonbori, a recommended highlight in Osaka](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/osaka_005.jpg)\n\n### Dotonbori\n![Osaka,dotonbori](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/doutonbori-768x512.jpg)\n\nThe lively [Dotonbori](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/dotonbori-osaka\/) entertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge.\n\n### Umeda Sky Building\n![Umeda Sky Building](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Umeda-Sky-Building-e1612574457977.jpg)\n\nOsaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the [Umeda Sky Building tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/umeda-sky-building\/), only a short distance from [Osaka Station](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-station\/). The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium.\n\nThe building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city.\n\n### Osaka Castle\n![Osaka Castle](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/osakajo-1-768x511.jpg)\n\nThe history of [Osaka Castle](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-castle\/) goes back over 400 years. [Civil war](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/warring-states-period-japan\/) continued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander [Hideyoshi Toyotomi](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/toyotomi-hideyoshi\/) who completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views.\n\nFor those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history.\n\n### Sumiyoshi Taisha\n![Sumiyoshi Taisha](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_9710-e1597721571244-768x512.jpg)\n\nThe Sumiyoshi Taisha [Shinto](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/shinto-japan\/) shrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess [Amaterasu](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/amaterasu-omikami\/) that she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.\n\nAfter some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country.\n\n### Shinsekai\n![Shin Sekai with Tsutenkaku Tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_9666-e1597721601645-768x512.jpg)\n\n[Shinsekai](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/shinsekai_osaka\/) literally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located.\n\nThe [Tsutenkaku Tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2019mishiranguide_english.pdf) with its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. Varying colors in the tower’s LED lights show the seasons’ change.\n\nThere are many more tourist attractions in Osaka. but you have little time to visit the city this list will make it a little easier for you to make the most of your time here.\n\n### Osaka Museum of Housing and Living\nIf you don’t mind getting off the beaten tourist tracks, the [Osaka Museum of Housing and Living](https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/page\/osaka-museum-housing-living) is a great place to learn more about local life in the past and present. They faithfully recreated a version of Osaka as it was during the Edo period, and you can wander about the ‘streets’ and into the ‘houses’ to experience life as it was. The exhibition is interactive and interesting for kids and adults alike.\n\n### Your Japan Tour\nIf you are thinking about making a trip to Japan, as seasoned Japan experts we can help you create your perfect Japan tour, including destinations like Osaka. [Contact us](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/contact\/) to start planning your unforgettable holiday to this fascinating country. Japan is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, culture, history, nature, and delicious food\\!\n\n## Recommended Articles\n- [Enjoy the most popular spots in Osaka virtually\\!![A chef making takoyaki in Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Takoyaki-e1607752074306.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-virtual-tour\/)\n- [Popular Japanese Dishes from Osaka![kushiage](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kushiage_002-320x180.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-local-food\/)\n- [Discover Osaka’s Sky: The Magnificent Umeda Sky Building![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Umeda_sky-Billding-e1597729771726.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/umed-asky-building\/)\n\n![Japan city tour](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/logo-1.webp)\n\n- [Tours]()\n  - [Private Tours](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/japan-private-tours\/)\n  - 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If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food\\!\n\n![Gigantic gyzoa-shaped billboard of Osaka Ohsho in Dotonbori, a recommended highlight in Osaka](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/osaka_005.jpg)\n\n### Dotonbori\n![Osaka,dotonbori](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/doutonbori-768x512.jpg)\n\nThe lively [Dotonbori](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/dotonbori-osaka\/) entertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge.\n\n### Umeda Sky Building\n![Umeda Sky Building](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Umeda-Sky-Building-e1612574457977.jpg)\n\nOsaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the [Umeda Sky Building tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/umeda-sky-building\/), only a short distance from [Osaka Station](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-station\/). The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium.\n\nThe building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city.\n\n### Osaka Castle\n![Osaka Castle](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/osakajo-1-768x511.jpg)\n\nThe history of [Osaka Castle](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/osaka-castle\/) goes back over 400 years. [Civil war](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/warring-states-period-japan\/) continued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander [Hideyoshi Toyotomi](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/toyotomi-hideyoshi\/) who completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views.\n\nFor those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history.\n\n### Sumiyoshi Taisha\n![Sumiyoshi Taisha](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_9710-e1597721571244-768x512.jpg)\n\nThe Sumiyoshi Taisha [Shinto](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/shinto-japan\/) shrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess [Amaterasu](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/amaterasu-omikami\/) that she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.\n\nAfter some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country.\n\n### Shinsekai\n![Shin Sekai with Tsutenkaku Tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_9666-e1597721601645-768x512.jpg)\n\n[Shinsekai](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/shinsekai_osaka\/) literally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located.\n\nThe [Tsutenkaku Tower](https:\/\/japancitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2019mishiranguide_english.pdf) with its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. 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Boilerpipe Text	Don’t know where to go in Osaka ? If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food! Dotonbori The lively Dotonbori entertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge. Umeda Sky Building Osaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the Umeda Sky Building tower , only a short distance from Osaka Station . The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium. The building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. Osaka Castle The history of Osaka Castle goes back over 400 years. Civil war continued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander Hideyoshi Toyotomi who completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views. For those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history. Sumiyoshi Taisha The Sumiyoshi Taisha Shinto shrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess Amaterasu that she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin. After some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country. Shinsekai Shinsekai literally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located. The Tsutenkaku Tower with its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. Varying colors in the tower’s LED lights show the seasons’ change. There are many more tourist attractions in Osaka. but you have little time to visit the city this list will make it a little easier for you to make the most of your time here. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living If you don’t mind getting off the beaten tourist tracks, the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is a great place to learn more about local life in the past and present. They faithfully recreated a version of Osaka as it was during the Edo period, and you can wander about the ‘streets’ and into the ‘houses’ to experience life as it was. The exhibition is interactive and interesting for kids and adults alike. Your Japan Tour If you are thinking about making a trip to Japan, as seasoned Japan experts we can help you create your perfect Japan tour, including destinations like Osaka. Contact us to start planning your unforgettable holiday to this fascinating country. Japan is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, culture, history, nature, and delicious food!
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If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food\! ![Gigantic gyzoa-shaped billboard of Osaka Ohsho in Dotonbori, a recommended highlight in Osaka](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/osaka_005.jpg) ### Dotonbori ![Osaka,dotonbori](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/doutonbori-768x512.jpg) The lively [Dotonbori](https://japancitytour.com/dotonbori-osaka/) entertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge. ### Umeda Sky Building ![Umeda Sky Building](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Umeda-Sky-Building-e1612574457977.jpg) Osaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the [Umeda Sky Building tower](https://japancitytour.com/umeda-sky-building/), only a short distance from [Osaka Station](https://japancitytour.com/osaka-station/). The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium. The building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. ### Osaka Castle ![Osaka Castle](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/osakajo-1-768x511.jpg) The history of [Osaka Castle](https://japancitytour.com/osaka-castle/) goes back over 400 years. [Civil war](https://japancitytour.com/warring-states-period-japan/) continued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander [Hideyoshi Toyotomi](https://japancitytour.com/toyotomi-hideyoshi/) who completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views. For those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history. ### Sumiyoshi Taisha ![Sumiyoshi Taisha](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9710-e1597721571244-768x512.jpg) The Sumiyoshi Taisha [Shinto](https://japancitytour.com/shinto-japan/) shrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess [Amaterasu](https://japancitytour.com/amaterasu-omikami/) that she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin. After some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country. ### Shinsekai ![Shin Sekai with Tsutenkaku Tower](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9666-e1597721601645-768x512.jpg) [Shinsekai](https://japancitytour.com/shinsekai_osaka/) literally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located. The [Tsutenkaku Tower](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2019mishiranguide_english.pdf) with its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. Varying colors in the tower’s LED lights show the seasons’ change. There are many more tourist attractions in Osaka. but you have little time to visit the city this list will make it a little easier for you to make the most of your time here. ### Osaka Museum of Housing and Living If you don’t mind getting off the beaten tourist tracks, the [Osaka Museum of Housing and Living](https://osaka-info.jp/en/page/osaka-museum-housing-living) is a great place to learn more about local life in the past and present. They faithfully recreated a version of Osaka as it was during the Edo period, and you can wander about the ‘streets’ and into the ‘houses’ to experience life as it was. The exhibition is interactive and interesting for kids and adults alike. ### Your Japan Tour If you are thinking about making a trip to Japan, as seasoned Japan experts we can help you create your perfect Japan tour, including destinations like Osaka. [Contact us](https://japancitytour.com/contact/) to start planning your unforgettable holiday to this fascinating country. 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Readable Markdown	Don’t know where to go in [Osaka](https://japancitytour.com/osaka-history/)? If you want to visit the best spots, we compiled a list of our 6 recommended places to visit in this bustling city of gourmet food\! ![Gigantic gyzoa-shaped billboard of Osaka Ohsho in Dotonbori, a recommended highlight in Osaka](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/osaka_005.jpg) ### Dotonbori ![Osaka,dotonbori](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/doutonbori-768x512.jpg) The lively [Dotonbori](https://japancitytour.com/dotonbori-osaka/) entertainment area is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination. It owes that fame to its striking neon lights, extravagant signage, and its huge variety of restaurants and bars. Dotonbori is famous for the eye-catching posters and billboards with a giant blowfish, an octopus, a clown, and the Kani Douraku crab. All are competing for your attention and creating an atmosphere comparable to that of an amusement park. However, of all these signs, the most iconic one is the sign of the Glico running man over the Ebisubashi Bridge. ### Umeda Sky Building ![Umeda Sky Building](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Umeda-Sky-Building-e1612574457977.jpg) Osaka is recognized, along with Tokyo, as one of the most modern cities in the world. Here, you can find a great example of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology. It is the [Umeda Sky Building tower](https://japancitytour.com/umeda-sky-building/), only a short distance from [Osaka Station](https://japancitytour.com/osaka-station/). The building consists of two equal 40-story towers connected at the top by bridges and a moving staircase across the wide central atrium. The building is crowned by a platform measuring 54 by 54 meters, pierced at its center by a glass ring. The observatory has two floors. One is completely inside the building. It has works of art, restaurants, and a nice environment for recreation. The second floor is totally outdoors and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. ### Osaka Castle ![Osaka Castle](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/osakajo-1-768x511.jpg) The history of [Osaka Castle](https://japancitytour.com/osaka-castle/) goes back over 400 years. [Civil war](https://japancitytour.com/warring-states-period-japan/) continued from the mid-15th century in Japan. It was Commander [Hideyoshi Toyotomi](https://japancitytour.com/toyotomi-hideyoshi/) who completed the country’s military unification. The castle was created as his base. Its beautiful design gives it the status of one of Japan’s three main castles. The area around the castle tower has developed into a park, and the plums and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn offer magnificent views. For those visiting the Kansai region of Japan for the first time, Osaka Castle is an absolute must-see. It is a perfect half-day trip where you can both appreciate the serene nature in the many beautiful tree-filled areas. You will be amazed at Osaka’s rich and intriguing history. ### Sumiyoshi Taisha ![Sumiyoshi Taisha](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9710-e1597721571244-768x512.jpg) The Sumiyoshi Taisha [Shinto](https://japancitytour.com/shinto-japan/) shrine was founded in 211 and is one of the oldest shrines in Japan. It is dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin, a trio of sea gods, who protect the country, provide safety in sea travel and inspiration for poets. It is also dedicated to Empress Jingu, who returned safely from a trip from Korea, and later was told by an oracle of the great goddess [Amaterasu](https://japancitytour.com/amaterasu-omikami/) that she should build a sacred enclosure in honor of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin. After some time, Empress Jingu was also consecrated at this site. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the principal of a network of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. This is why, until 1945, it was in the first rank of government-funded shrines. It is the most beautiful and important in Osaka, and certainly one of the most beautiful in the whole country. ### Shinsekai ![Shin Sekai with Tsutenkaku Tower](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9666-e1597721601645-768x512.jpg) [Shinsekai](https://japancitytour.com/shinsekai_osaka/) literally means ‘new world’ in Japanese. The area is retro-futuristic in appearance with plenty of neon lights and 3D signs. Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903 when Osaka City hosted the National Industrial Exhibition. After that, Shinsekai was designed as a neighborhood where all kinds of attractions, bars, and restaurants were located. The [Tsutenkaku Tower](https://japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2019mishiranguide_english.pdf) with its 108 m height is one of the icons of Osaka and is the central point of the Shinsekai area. There are 7 different floors in the building. On the upper floors, the tower has 2 viewpoints that offer a spectacular view of the surroundings and an open-air garden. There are also restaurants and souvenir shops. One of the biggest attractions of the Tsutenkakuo Tower is its lighting even though it can only be enjoyed at night. Varying colors in the tower’s LED lights show the seasons’ change. There are many more tourist attractions in Osaka. but you have little time to visit the city this list will make it a little easier for you to make the most of your time here. ### Osaka Museum of Housing and Living If you don’t mind getting off the beaten tourist tracks, the [Osaka Museum of Housing and Living](https://osaka-info.jp/en/page/osaka-museum-housing-living) is a great place to learn more about local life in the past and present. They faithfully recreated a version of Osaka as it was during the Edo period, and you can wander about the ‘streets’ and into the ‘houses’ to experience life as it was. The exhibition is interactive and interesting for kids and adults alike. ### Your Japan Tour If you are thinking about making a trip to Japan, as seasoned Japan experts we can help you create your perfect Japan tour, including destinations like Osaka. [Contact us](https://japancitytour.com/contact/) to start planning your unforgettable holiday to this fascinating country. Japan is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, culture, history, nature, and delicious food\!
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