Guidebook for Osaka

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Guidebook for Osaka

Sightseeing

Tsutenkaku is Osaka's landmark. There are many restaurants around the tower.
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Tsutenkaku
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Tsutenkaku is Osaka's landmark. There are many restaurants around the tower.
Famous fish market. You can find fresh fish, and Sushi.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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Famous fish market. You can find fresh fish, and Sushi.
Osaka castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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Il-Park tal-Kastell ta 'Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Osaka castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The town of young people. Fasion, culture, music, love and peace.
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America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo Ward
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The town of young people. Fasion, culture, music, love and peace.
Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th
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Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 Tenjinbashi
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Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th
A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima
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Naniwa Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward
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A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima
Located on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
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Osaka Amenity Park
1-chōme-8-30 Tenmabashi
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Located on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
Built with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
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ATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 Nankōkita
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Built with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
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(株)きんえい 不動産事業部
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Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa Ward
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Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
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Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi Ward
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The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.

Food Scene

Dotonbori is popular with travelers. There are a lot of restaurants and stores.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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Dotonbori is popular with travelers. There are a lot of restaurants and stores.

Entertainment & Activities

The biggest Theme park in Osaka. Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Attack of Titan, Jaws, Back to the Future and more... Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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The biggest Theme park in Osaka. Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Attack of Titan, Jaws, Back to the Future and more... Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
Big aquarium. Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
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Akwarju Kaiyukan ta 'Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Big aquarium. Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
You can try hot springs of many types. Also pool and stone sauna. Enjoyable all day from 10:00am.
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Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 Ebisuhigashi
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You can try hot springs of many types. Also pool and stone sauna. Enjoyable all day from 10:00am.
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.

Shopping

The biggest shopping mall in Umeda area. Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
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The biggest shopping mall in Umeda area. Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
Tower Knives Osaka is a unique knife store and gallery, located at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower in Shinsekai, Osaka.Carry a large range of selected knives, all crafted in Japan.
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Tower Knives Osaka
1-chōme-4-7 Ebisuhigashi
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Tower Knives Osaka is a unique knife store and gallery, located at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower in Shinsekai, Osaka.Carry a large range of selected knives, all crafted in Japan.
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
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Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 Komatsubarachō
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Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
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Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
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An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 Ōfukachō
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A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
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One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
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Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 Nishishinsaibashi
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The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
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Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 Nanbanaka
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A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
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Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward
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One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
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Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo Ward
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A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
Mega department store of electric devices.
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BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae
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Mega department store of electric devices.
A vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
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Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba
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A vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka
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This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
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Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji
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This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
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アメリカ村の会 事務局
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi
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A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
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Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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黒門市場 さぬき
Nipponbashi-2 Chome-2 Chuo Ward
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A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.
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りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 Rinkūōraiminami
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The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
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Q's Mall
2-chōme-5-18 Morinomiyachūō
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A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
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Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 Hideninchō
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Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
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Hoop
1-chōme-2-30 Abenosuji
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A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.

Everything Else

Tennnoji. Bautiful Japanese architecture.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
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Tennnoji. Bautiful Japanese architecture.

Arts & Culture

A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
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Osaka Noh Theater
2-chōme-3-17 Nakazakinishi
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A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
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Mużew tal-Ħajja u l-Ħwienet ta 'Osaka
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
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Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 Ōgimachi
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A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
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Teatru Osaka Shiki
2-chōme-2-2-22 Umeda
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Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
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MYDOME Osaka
2-5 Honmachibashi
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An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
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Il-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima
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An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
This Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
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Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts Wahha Kamigata
12-7 Nanbasennichimae
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This Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi
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A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
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Osaka Shochikuza
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A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
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Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 Nanba
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Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
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Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 Tenma
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Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
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Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 Ōsakajō
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A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
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Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 Kaigandōri
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The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
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JSBC SNOWTOWN
3-chōme-2-1 Chiyozaki
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The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.

Parks & Nature

Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
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Tombori River walk
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-1 Chuo Ward
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Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
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Osakajokoen Station
Ōsakajō-3 Chuo Ward
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The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.