Osaka, Japan is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. It was almost razed to the ground during World War II and is now an economically developed city lined with concrete buildings.
Osaka is a place where businessmen gather and is famous for its commerce. Osaka is also known as the "Kitchen of the World", which brings together all kinds of Japanese delicacies.
The following are the must-visit tourist attractions in Osaka, Japan that I compiled. Welcome to read.
Recommended tourist attractions in Osaka, Japan: 1. Osaka Castle (Tenshukaku) 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 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.
It is worth mentioning the eight Us on the top of the castle tower, the decorative ghost tiles, and 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.
2. Dotonbori Dotonbori is a symbol of the southern region and the birthplace of Osaka’s so-called “eat down” food culture.
The Dotonbori River is crowded with various large and small restaurants, and the huge billboards attract attention.
There are many bars and restaurants on the north bank of the river.
South Bank is the central area of ??Dotonbori, which used to be Osaka's theater gathering area.
Nowadays, colorful neon lights and flashing subtitles add to the vitality here.
Behind Dotonbori is Osaka's famous "Hozenji Alley", and along the alley, lined door to door, are restaurants rich in traditional Japanese characteristics.
Each of these restaurants has a history of more than half a century.
Many Osaka celebrities also frequent here.
There are countless small restaurants and bars along the narrow streets of Dotonbori.
Colorful neon signs, ingenious advertisements and luxuriously decorated facades present a bustling scene of feasting and feasting.
3. Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan is the first Universal Studios not located in the United States besides Hollywood and Florida.
It is a movie and television theme park. Most of the equipment and performances in the park are transplanted from Universal Studios in the United States. The activity design is to lead visitors to experience the plot of the movie on the spot.
The representative attractions of Universal Studios Japan include Jurassic Park, Jaws, Back to the Future, ET Interstellar Adventure, Water World, Western Stand-in Show, Animal Actor Stage, TV Program Production Tour Guide, and Universal Studios Animation Magic.
Recommended travel routes: 1. One-day trip D1 Osaka Castle → Shinsaibashi → Dotonbori. First go to Osaka Castle. As a symbol of Osaka, Osaka Castle was founded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 and has now become the first choice for leisure and entertainment for Osaka citizens.
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Looking down from the large observation deck of the castle tower, you can fully appreciate Osaka's present and past, its development and changes.
It is filled with various flowers such as cherry blossoms and plum blossoms, making it the most popular place for flower viewing in Osaka.
(There is no admission fee to enter Osaka Castle. The ticket price for the castle tower is 600 yen. Transportation: JR Osaka Castle Park Station, JR Morinomiya Station, Subway Tanimachi 4-chome Station, Subway Osaka Business Park Station, Keihan Tenmabashi Station and walking
15-25 minutes).
Then go to Shinsaibashi, people often say "Tokyo has Ginza, Osaka has Shinsaibashi".
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street is one of the most exciting shopping streets in Osaka.
You can take the subway to Shinsaibashi Station, start from the famous SONY TOWER, and go all the way to Takashiyama, the famous shopping mall in Osaka.
Afterwards, enjoy delicious food in Dotonbori, which is the birthplace of the "eating to the point you can't walk" that symbolizes Osaka's food culture.
Finally, we headed to Nihombashi Electric Town. Speaking of which, the electronic street that can rival Akihabara in Tokyo is Nihonbashi’s Electric Town.
Because there are so many shops here, in addition to the wide variety of products, the biggest attraction here is the low prices.