Speaking of Japan, the first city that many people think of is Tokyo.
But in fact, Japan has many famous places besides Tokyo, such as Osaka.
Osaka's economic development is second only to Tokyo and it is the second largest city in Japan.
If you go to Osaka, be sure to visit these must-visit attractions in Osaka. Of course, if your schedule is tight, then go to the must-visit places in Osaka for a day trip.
Why not take a look at the recommended places to visit in Osaka?
1. Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi is a unique commercial street in Osaka and a permanent symbol of Osaka.
Even if you don't buy anything here, you can just browse the shops and stroll around, but things are very cheap.
Shinsaibashi is home to many boutiques and specialty stores, and is bustling with people and tourists from morning to night.
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.
Bus route: Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Then take the subway from Shin-Osaka Station to Shinsaibashi Station, which takes about 13 minutes.
Take Hanshin Electric Railway or Hankyu Electric Railway in Kobe and get off at Umeda. It is best to take the limited express or limited express. There are only a few major stops on the road. It only takes half an hour from Kobe to Osaka.
Then transfer to the subway Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi, which only takes 5 minutes and the fare is very cheap.
2. Dotonbori 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.
Car-saving route: Take the Kintetsu/Subway Midosuji Line/Sennichimae Line/Yoshinobashi Line to Namba Station Exit 14, then go northwest and you will be there soon; or take the Subway Sennichimae Line/Sakaisuji Line to Nihonbashi
Take Exit 2 of the station, go northwest and you will be there soon.
3. Osaka Castle Osaka Castle Osaka Castle is the most famous tourist attraction in Osaka and a symbol of Osaka. It includes thirteen buildings that have been designated as important cultural heritage 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.
Arrival route: Take the JR Osaka Loop Line and get off at Osaka Castle Koen Station and walk for about 15 minutes.
4. Osaka Castle Castle 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 across the country to participate in the construction project. Many moats and castle walls were built with stones.
It was also donated by princes from all over the country, and it was built with the hard work of hundreds of thousands of workers within three years.