Famous attractions in Osaka, Japan: 1. Shinsaibashi As the largest shopping area in Osaka, Shinsaibashi is home to many boutiques and specialty stores. It is bustling from morning to night, filled with citizens and tourists.

Shinsaibashi developed around the Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street with arcade facilities.

Large department stores, century-old shops, and various small shops for ordinary people are lined up here.

The stone-paved sidewalks, British-style street lamps, and rows of brick buildings give this area an elegant feel and is known as the European Village.

2. Osaka Castle Osaka Castle is the most famous tourist attraction in Osaka and the symbol of Osaka. It includes thirteen buildings that have been designated as important cultural heritages by the Japanese government.

It is particularly famous for its imposing gates and towers built along the moat.

The 20-meter-high and very steep castle wall was built using huge stones brought from all over Japan.

The spectacular sight created by the high and steep walls and wide moat is unmatched by any other ancient Japanese city.

It is worth mentioning the eight owl and decorative ghost tiles on the top of the castle tower, as well as the tiger-shaped reliefs, all of which are gold-plated.

Osaka Castle underwent an overhaul in 1997.

The exterior walls were newly painted and the gilded decorative accessories were relocated.

The pure white walls set off by the dazzling golden color restore Osaka Castle to its original majesty.

The redesigned and renovated main castle building is decorated with lanterns both inside and outside, making this building that symbolizes Osaka's past glory and glory even more breathtaking.

3. Osaka Castle Castle Osaka Castle Castle was originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century. In order to build Osaka Castle, he ordered all the princes from all over the country to participate in the construction project. Many moats and castle stones were also built by princes from various places.

It was donated and built with the hard work and sweat of hundreds of thousands of workers within three years.

4. Dotonbori Dotonbori Food Street is located near Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan. It is a representative place for Osaka food.

The various food signs here attract a constant flow of people every day. The most famous big crab sign is the symbol of Dotonbori Food Street. Especially when night comes, the flashing neon lights are even more tempting.

Many famous snacks such as Jinlong Ramen, takoyaki, conveyor belt sushi, puffer fish, etc. can be eaten here.

At Dotonbori Food Street, you can find delicacies from all over Japan.

No matter what you want to eat, it can give you the most delicious meal.

Next to the Dotonbori Food Street is the Sennichimae Shopping Street with many shops.

A little further away, near Nihonbashi, is the famous Osaka Electric Town, filled with all kinds of electronic products.

If you get off the subway station, there is an underground shopping street that runs through the center of Osaka.

All in all, the Dotonbori Food Street area is the most prosperous commercial district in Osaka, with almost no inch of land not occupied by shops.

When you come to Osaka, known as the Kitchen of Japan, Dotonbori Food Street is a must-see.

5. Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan is located in Nakayama District, Osaka, Japan. It is one of the three Universal Studios theme parks in the world. It was opened on October 28, 1998 by Arnold Schwarzenegger, an American action actor and now the governor of California.

Presided over the groundbreaking ceremony and opened on March 31, 2001.

Its design is similar to that of Universal Studios in Orlando, USA, and some of the rides are the same.

Including "Jurassic Park" River Adventure, "Future Soldier 2:3-D", "Spider-Man", "Jaws Adventure", "E.T Journey", etc.

6. Shitennoji Temple is the earliest Buddhist temple in Japan founded by Prince Shotoku in 593, so it is also the oldest official temple in Japan.

Not only does it serve as a temple that protects the Buddhist community and protects the country, it has become the center of politics and diplomacy. It is also the birthplace of Japanese culture such as the arts and crafts industry.

Later, the architectural pattern in which the central gate, five-story pagoda, golden hall, lecture hall, etc. were arranged in a straight line and the outside was surrounded by cloisters was called "Shitennoji style". The source of its pattern should be China and the Korean Peninsula.

Although the halls, pagodas, and temples were repeatedly destroyed by war and natural disasters, they were rebuilt each time, so they still maintain the majestic appearance of the Asuka period when they were first built, fully reflecting the long history of this temple and its role in Osaka

status in people’s hearts.

7. Tsutenkaku Tsutenkaku is an observation tower located in New World Commercial Street, Naniwa District, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is called the "Eiffel Tower" of Osaka.

It was first built in 1912 and designed by architect Tataka Naito.

When it was completed, it was the tallest building in the Eastern countries at the time and became a symbol of Osaka city.

In 1943, Tsutenkaku Tower was destroyed due to a sudden fire. Later, the remaining Tsutenkaku Tower was demolished in order to provide steel to Japan during the war.

In 1956 after the Second World War, the people of Osaka overcame various difficulties and rebuilt Tsutenkaku Tower. It finally appeared with a new look in front of the long-awaited citizens.

8. American Village The American Village area is named after the many small shops that opened in Osaka more than 30 years ago and specialize in various imported American goods.

Since the 1970s, America Village has become a gathering place for young people in Osaka.

A variety of second-hand clothing stores, grocery stores, cafes and art galleries are dazzling.