Osaka was once the capital of Japan and a commercial center. Shitennoji Temple and Osaka Castle are witnesses of its long history. Osaka, which has many synonyms of "gourmet kitchen", "water city" and "romantic Sakura City", has always been
A city that travelers long for.
Whether it is the ancient history and culture, the latest fashion trends, the tempting delicacies, or the peaceful and charming temples, no matter where you start to understand this city, you can find a perfect breakthrough.
1. Introduction to Osaka (Where is Osaka?) Osaka [English name: Osaka Japanese name: Osaka, おおさか (oosaka)] is located in the middle of Honshu Island, Japan, on the edge of Osaka Bay, distributed in a long strip from north to south, and is the capital of Osaka Prefecture
The capital city and the center of industry, commerce, water, land and air transportation in the Kansai region.
It is Japan's second largest city.
The climate here is mild and humid, the flowers and trees are evergreen all year round, and there are crisscrossing streams everywhere, but there are roads and bridges lining the water. It is known as the "Water City" and the "Eight Hundred and Eight Bridges" Water Town. It is also famous around the world as the "City of Thousand Bridges".
According to Osaka locals, this is one of the dirtiest cities in Japan, but in the eyes of tourists, it is already very clean, except that the fallen leaves on the roadside have not been swept away.
Anyone ranked second seems to have some character.
Osaka's character is slower, more casual, and more energetic.
People always have the impression that Japan emphasizes refinement and order. Osaka has a lighter atmosphere in this regard. Compared with Tokyo, Osaka has less tension and more relaxed atmosphere.
In Osaka, people queue up less neatly than in Tokyo, there are more people talking loudly on the streets, and the trains are not so quiet.
The cheerful personality and optimistic attitude of Osaka people have made Osaka full of vitality since ancient times.
The intelligence and courage of Osaka people used to be reflected in politics, and later they made outstanding achievements in business.
A city with diverse styles will give different outsiders different feelings.
2. Osaka Attractions (What to do in Osaka?) The prosperity of Osaka is a bit like Tokyo, like Shanghai, and like New York. There are exciting shopping malls and an endless stream of bustling people, but Osaka is also very "local".
It has Shitennoji Temple, a castle tower, Osaka Castle, and its cherry blossoms, which make people vaguely feel the local flavor of Osaka amidst the feasting and feasting. The streets of Osaka itself are also a kind of scenery, and the small wooden buildings make people feel like they are in the middle of the night.
A historical conversation about the city.
1) HepFive Ferris Wheel (Osaka Aquarium) See Osaka from a 360-degree fully open perspective in the HepFive Ferris Wheel.
There is a saying that "a couple who hugs each other at the top of the Ferris wheel will definitely stay together forever."
This sentence is almost passed down from mouth to mouth.
And this Ferris wheel, which has become a landmark building in Osaka and frequently appears in various romantic Japanese dramas, can almost satisfy all your best fantasies about love.
Next to HEP Five is HEPNavio, a comprehensive fashion shopping area suitable for young people. There are also large cinemas and various specialty restaurants.
There are shops for fashionable clothing, daily necessities, etc. from the first basement floor to the sixth floor above ground. Parts of the seventh floor and the fifth and sixth floors are food courts. The second underground floor and the eighth and ninth floors are leisure and entertainment facilities.
Address: Japan UmedaStation, (Osaka)_530-0017 5-152 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City) Osaka Aquarium, one of the largest marine aquariums in the world - "Kaiyukan"
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In this artificial ocean world composed of a 5,400-ton giant reservoir and 15 small reservoirs, you can swim freely and enjoy it.
There are nearly 580 species of tens of thousands of marine life from the Pacific coast concentrated here.
The naughty and clever otters, the naive penguins, and the strangely colored jellyfish will all make you marvel at the wonder of the underwater world and the greatness of nature! Address: 1-103, Kaigandori 1, Minato-ku, Osaka City) Osaka Castle Castle (Osaka)
-jō) Osaka Castle is the most famous tourist attraction in Osaka. It is centered on the castle tower and located in the central district of Osaka City. It is a symbolic attraction of Osaka and a must-visit place for tourists traveling in Osaka.
It includes thirteen buildings designated as important cultural properties by the Japanese government.
It is particularly famous for its imposing gates and towers built along the moat.
4) Shitennō-ji is the earliest Buddhist temple in Japan and 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.
One of the free attractions with Osaka Amazing Pass, there is nothing like the center of Shitennoji Temple. The highlight of the attraction is Honbo Garden. Honbo Garden is a very beautiful Japanese-style garden. In addition, there are few tourists, which makes you feel the tranquility of the garden.
It is highly recommended for tourists using travel cards to visit.
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