Osaka
Jump into Action, Food and Fun
Sample another flavour of Japan in foodie capital Osaka, where the warm and expressive locals will be eager to share their charm.
Discover Osaka
Strong in everything from economics to entertainment with an extensive menu of attractions to visit in this exciting and diverse city, experience life in modern day urban Japan.
The oldest temple of Shitennō-Ji remains exactly how it looked in the 500s, climb the temple’s five-story pagoda and stroll impressive temple gardens. In Shinsekai area see old Japan.
Visit Osaka Museum of History for a glimpse of changing times and a view of Osaka Castle. NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center is connected to this location originally a palace completed in 652 AD. More culture and art can be viewed at the impressive National Museum of Art (NMAO) and more at Osaka Municipal Museum of Art and Museum of Oriental Ceramics near the Osaka Science Museum.
Home to Osaka Exchange, HQ for Panasonic and Sharp and several major universities make it an R&D hub. The futuristic Kyocera Dome Osaka hosts baseball, while Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra host world class musicians. Traditional performances of ballads can be seen in Enka concerts. The National Bunraku puppets they show us who pull the strings. See more traditional shows of Rakugo, Kabuki, Manzai and other comedy shows at the the Namba Grand Kagetsu hall.
Be sure to try perfected versions of oden, Okonomiyaki, and Takoyaki served at all hours by local vendors. Wander lantern lit alleys to learn about the dishes and the local ingredients. Navigate brightly neon-lit streets to discover the best hidden food spots in Dotonbori area & Namba to Kuromon Ichiba market, the “Kitchen of Osaka”.
