Osaka-city is the capital of Osaka prefecture and is Japan's third largest city. Below is a list of some tourist attractions in the city.
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Osaka Castle
Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima
It's said that the origin of Osaka Castle dates back to the late 15th century. Castle resources are exhibited inside the donjon, and the observation deck is located on the 8th floor.
Location: 1-1 Osaka-jo Chuo-ku Osaka-city
Access: 15-20 minute walk from JR Osaka-jo Koen Station, Morinomiya Station, or Osaka-ji Kitazume Station or Subway Tanimachi 4-chome Station
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan opened in 2001 as the first Universal Studios outside the US.Location: 2-1-33 Sakurajima Konohana-ku Osaka-city
Access: From JR Osaka Station, take JR Osaka Kanjo Line train to Nishi-kujo Station. Transfer to JR Yumesaki line and go to Universal City Station.
Dotonbori District
It's Osaka's largest entertainment and nightlife district located along the Dotonbori river. There are many restaurants, bars, theaters, and so on.
Location: Dotonbori Chuo-ku Osaka-city
Access: Osaka Subway Nanba Station or Nihonbashi Station
Cosmo Tower Observatory
The World Trade Center Cosmo Tower is located in the Osaka Bay area. From the observatory at 252 m above the ground, visitors can enjoy the 360 degree panoramic view.
Location: 1-14-16 Nanko-kita Suminoe-ku Osaka-city
Access: 3 minute walk from New Tram Nanko Port Town Line Trade Center-mae Station
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
It's known as one of the largest aquariums in the world.
Location: 1-1-10 Kaigan-dori Minato-ku, Osaka-city
Access: 5 minute walk from Osaka Subway Osaka-ko Station
Osaka Tenjin Festival
With a history of over 1,000 years, Osaka Tenjin Festival is known as one of the three greatest festivals in JapanDates: July 24 and 25
Location: Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Tsutenkaku Tower
It's a symbol of Osaka located in the New World district (Shin Sekai). The 4th floor observatory is located at 84 m above ground.
Location: 1-18-6 Ebisu-higashi Naniwa-ku Osaka-city
Access: 3 minute walk from Subway Ebisu-cho Station / 10 minute walk from JR Shinimamiya Station or Subway Dobutsuen-mae Station
Spa World
Spa World consists of many different types of baths, sauna, gym, swimming pool, and more. It's a great place to relax and have fun.
Location: 3-4-24 Ebisu-higashi Naniwa-ku Osaka-city
Access: Osaka Subway Dobutsuen-mae Station/ JR Shin-imamiya Station
Sumiyoshi Taisha
It's one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and the main shrine building is designated as a National Treasure of Japan.Location: 2-9-8 Sumiyoshi Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka-city
Access: Hankai Tramway Sumiyoshi Torii-mae Station / 3 minute walk from Nankai Railway Sumiyoshi Taisha Station