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Osaka, Japan
City introduction
Japan's kitchen — street food, neon and unfiltered energy. Osaka is Japan's kitchen and its comic relief — kushikatsu and takoyaki in Shinsekai, the Dotonbori canal's running-light madness, and merchants' humor the rest of the country politely disclaims. It pairs with Kyoto thirty minutes away, but it earns its own days: Osaka Castle, the Kuromon market, and a nightlife that runs later than Tokyo's.
Getting there
Getting to Osaka
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Explore Osaka
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Things to see in Osaka
Attractions
01Osaka Castle
Iconic reconstructed Japanese castle set in a large park, one of Osaka's most famous landmarks.
Type Historic site
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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02Dotonbori
Canal-side entertainment district famous for its dazzling neon signs and giant mechanical storefront displays.
Type Neighbourhood
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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03Shitennō-ji
One of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, founded in 593 AD, with a five-story pagoda at its center.
Type Temple
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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04Umeda Sky Building
Twin-tower skyscraper topped by a circular Floating Garden Observatory with panoramic views over Osaka.
Type Viewpoint
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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05Sumiyoshi Taisha
Head shrine of the Sumiyoshi shrines in southern Osaka, known for its red arched Taiko-bashi bridge.
Type Temple
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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06Tsūtenkaku
Lattice observation tower that stands as the symbol of the retro Shinsekai district in southern Osaka.
Type Landmark
Best time (city) Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Suggested city stay 3 days
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