Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Entertainment & Activities

This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator.
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator.
See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.

Parks & Nature

Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 15-acre Nishinomaru Garden is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 15-acre Nishinomaru Garden is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.
Great little park area between 2 rivers. View the delightful rose garden & wander under the tress. Lots of picnic areas for a sit down or try the eateries. Always something going on from locals doing pilates/tai chi to dance groups or musicians
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Nakanoshima Rose Garden
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward
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Great little park area between 2 rivers. View the delightful rose garden & wander under the tress. Lots of picnic areas for a sit down or try the eateries. Always something going on from locals doing pilates/tai chi to dance groups or musicians
The major attraction for tourist should be the botanical garden and the natural history museum. These 2 places are paid area with modest admission fee. A good place for viewing cherry blossom and should be also good for autumn leaves. There are 1 large palyground and 3 open space for children. Several stadiums inside the park and many sports events around the park. Remember to check their website for events inside the park and the botanical garden. It's a relax park for everyone and easy access by Subway. Restaurants and supermarket can be found outside the park.
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Sumiyoshi Ward
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The major attraction for tourist should be the botanical garden and the natural history museum. These 2 places are paid area with modest admission fee. A good place for viewing cherry blossom and should be also good for autumn leaves. There are 1 large palyground and 3 open space for children. Several stadiums inside the park and many sports events around the park. Remember to check their website for events inside the park and the botanical garden. It's a relax park for everyone and easy access by Subway. Restaurants and supermarket can be found outside the park.
Miyama (美山) is a remote, rural area in the mountains 30 kilometers north of central Kyoto. The area is famous for its traditional, thatched roof (kayabuki) farmhouses of which over 200 can be seen dotting the countryside. Unlike those found in many other historic towns and districts around the country, the majority of Miyama's old houses survive as residential dwellings where people still live and work. This in turn lends a very nostalgic atmosphere to the area, and gives visitors a chance to experience the traditional, authentic feel of rural Japan.
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Miyama Hiyoshicho Tawara
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Miyama (美山) is a remote, rural area in the mountains 30 kilometers north of central Kyoto. The area is famous for its traditional, thatched roof (kayabuki) farmhouses of which over 200 can be seen dotting the countryside. Unlike those found in many other historic towns and districts around the country, the majority of Miyama's old houses survive as residential dwellings where people still live and work. This in turn lends a very nostalgic atmosphere to the area, and gives visitors a chance to experience the traditional, authentic feel of rural Japan.
Walking at Ogimachi street about 15 minutes to the east from the center Umeda of Osaka or, get off immediately at subway Sakaisuji Line Ogimachi station. The park which designed colorful building is adjacent to Kids Plaza Osaka eye-catching. There is large‐sized play equipment, such as, jungle gym, and mountain slider, tunnel-like slide which is using a hill, practice field for rock‐climbing, and ground. Fountain, brooklet, seasonal flower's flower bed, open space with grass have been developed, so there is lively with children, families, and elderly who are waliking. Also there is office workers nearby and eating lunch.
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Park Ogimachi
1-chōme-1-21 Ōgimachi
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Walking at Ogimachi street about 15 minutes to the east from the center Umeda of Osaka or, get off immediately at subway Sakaisuji Line Ogimachi station. The park which designed colorful building is adjacent to Kids Plaza Osaka eye-catching. There is large‐sized play equipment, such as, jungle gym, and mountain slider, tunnel-like slide which is using a hill, practice field for rock‐climbing, and ground. Fountain, brooklet, seasonal flower's flower bed, open space with grass have been developed, so there is lively with children, families, and elderly who are waliking. Also there is office workers nearby and eating lunch.
Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
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Koyasan
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Mount Koya (高野山, Kōyasan) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, an important Buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), one of Japan's most significant religious figures. A small, secluded temple town has developed around the sect's headquarters that Kobo Daishi built on Koyasan's wooded mountaintop. It is also the site of Kobo Daishi's mausoleum and the start and end point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Nara Park is home to the famous Todai-ji temple with a giant Buddha. However, it is also known for the thousands of deer that just wander freely around the grounds.
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Park Nara
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Nara Park is home to the famous Todai-ji temple with a giant Buddha. However, it is also known for the thousands of deer that just wander freely around the grounds.

Shopping

The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.

Arts & Culture

Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi
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Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.
Make the trip to Nara if only to go to this temple. The temple itself is the largest wooden building in the world and houses the largest bronze buddha in the world. Plus, a visit here allows you to enjoy the 1200 or so deer that roam near the temple. A real treat!
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Tōdai-ji
406-1 Zōshichō
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Make the trip to Nara if only to go to this temple. The temple itself is the largest wooden building in the world and houses the largest bronze buddha in the world. Plus, a visit here allows you to enjoy the 1200 or so deer that roam near the temple. A real treat!
The Nara National Museum is located in Nara, which was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. Katayama Tōkuma (1854–1917) designed the original building, which is a representative Western-style building of the Meiji period and has been designated an Important Cultural Property in Japan. Junzō Yoshimura (1908–1997) designed a supplemental building in 1973.
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Narodowe Muzeum Sztuki
50 登大路町
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The Nara National Museum is located in Nara, which was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. Katayama Tōkuma (1854–1917) designed the original building, which is a representative Western-style building of the Meiji period and has been designated an Important Cultural Property in Japan. Junzō Yoshimura (1908–1997) designed a supplemental building in 1973.
This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō
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This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion.
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Złoty Pawilon
Kinkakujichō
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One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion.
Tour the facility that produces Japanese coins and medals of honor and visit the historic coinage museum year-round. If you visit during the spring, you might catch the cherry blossoms on the Mint's 400 cherry trees.
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Japan Mint
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Tour the facility that produces Japanese coins and medals of honor and visit the historic coinage museum year-round. If you visit during the spring, you might catch the cherry blossoms on the Mint's 400 cherry trees.

Sightseeing

This has an outside viewing platform which gives great uninterrupted views of Osaka. Easy to get to from the Osaka station and really well priced. Well worth doing if you are in town. Takes about an hour to enjoy at a relaxed pace.
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Umeda Sky Building
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This has an outside viewing platform which gives great uninterrupted views of Osaka. Easy to get to from the Osaka station and really well priced. Well worth doing if you are in town. Takes about an hour to enjoy at a relaxed pace.
Named "Shinsekai" meaning "new world", this area have been given a new lease of life of the past, projecting an enrich cultural and historical aspect of Japan or rather Osaka. Located in Nipponbashi, one will not miss the high tower even from afar, the Tsutenkaku Tower (you can actually pay to go up and have a good bird's eye view of the area).
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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Named "Shinsekai" meaning "new world", this area have been given a new lease of life of the past, projecting an enrich cultural and historical aspect of Japan or rather Osaka. Located in Nipponbashi, one will not miss the high tower even from afar, the Tsutenkaku Tower (you can actually pay to go up and have a good bird's eye view of the area).
One must see the building from across the river via the bridge lined with bricks on the sidewalk to appreciate this European inspired building. Up close , you will appreciate how well the Japanese is into preserving buildings worth keeping.
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Centralna Hala Miasta Osaka
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward
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One must see the building from across the river via the bridge lined with bricks on the sidewalk to appreciate this European inspired building. Up close , you will appreciate how well the Japanese is into preserving buildings worth keeping.
A quiet and serene respite in the busy city of Osaka, this shrine has a long history. A good place for photography with a variety of structures and sculptures.
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Świątynia Temmangu w Osace
2-chōme-1-8 Tenjinbashi
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A quiet and serene respite in the busy city of Osaka, this shrine has a long history. A good place for photography with a variety of structures and sculptures.
Hidden small eateries corner after corners, good walk to find some good Korean authentic food... open till late and good bites at great price!
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Ikuno Korea Town
4-chōme-5-15 Momodani
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Hidden small eateries corner after corners, good walk to find some good Korean authentic food... open till late and good bites at great price!
The Expo’70 Commemorative Park is about 260 Hectares. In the huge park, there are a part of facilities of the Expo’70, such as the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka. Parking lots at that time were converted into sporting facilities and recreation spots. The site of theme pavilions is forests and seasonal flower gardens now. The park is known as a cultural park embracing natural environment. You can relax in the park. The park has five areas; the Japanese Garden, the Natural and Cultural Gardens, cultural institution area, sports and recreation area, and parking area.
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EXPOCITY
2-1 Senribanpakukōen
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The Expo’70 Commemorative Park is about 260 Hectares. In the huge park, there are a part of facilities of the Expo’70, such as the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka. Parking lots at that time were converted into sporting facilities and recreation spots. The site of theme pavilions is forests and seasonal flower gardens now. The park is known as a cultural park embracing natural environment. You can relax in the park. The park has five areas; the Japanese Garden, the Natural and Cultural Gardens, cultural institution area, sports and recreation area, and parking area.
Arima Onsen is one of Japan's oldest and famous hot spring town, popular among Kobe and Osaka residents just for a day trip or a weekend getaway. This town is so small you can explore it just on foot. Though it looked modern, you can still find narrow lanes and wooden buildings along the town, accompanied by a natural mountain setting as the background. The two types of hot spring waters, the Kinsen (gold water) belief to be good for skin and aid muscle pain; the clear Ginsen (silver water) is said to cure different muscle and joint ailments.
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Arima Onsen
Arimachō Kita Ward
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Arima Onsen is one of Japan's oldest and famous hot spring town, popular among Kobe and Osaka residents just for a day trip or a weekend getaway. This town is so small you can explore it just on foot. Though it looked modern, you can still find narrow lanes and wooden buildings along the town, accompanied by a natural mountain setting as the background. The two types of hot spring waters, the Kinsen (gold water) belief to be good for skin and aid muscle pain; the clear Ginsen (silver water) is said to cure different muscle and joint ailments.
Located in central Kobe, Nankinmachi is a center of the Chinese community dwelling in the Kansai Region. This is a popular tourist attraction for shopping and dining, where two main streets meeting each other at a small plaza in the center. It is packed with Chinese shops, restaurants and food stands such as manju, ramen, tapioca drinks and many other dishes, though the food may look a bit Japanese.
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Galeria Nankinmachi Choya
1-chōme-3-18 Sakaemachidōri
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Located in central Kobe, Nankinmachi is a center of the Chinese community dwelling in the Kansai Region. This is a popular tourist attraction for shopping and dining, where two main streets meeting each other at a small plaza in the center. It is packed with Chinese shops, restaurants and food stands such as manju, ramen, tapioca drinks and many other dishes, though the food may look a bit Japanese.
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge stretching out at 4 kilometers long. At the foot of the Kobe side bridge is the Bridge Exhibition Center. It provides well-presented information about the construction of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and about other suspension bridges around the world. The Maiko Marine Promenade has an observatory hallways under the bridge's platform, approximately 50 meters above the water. It not only offers interesting views of the bridge's interior, you can also catch the view of the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay.
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Kobe
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge stretching out at 4 kilometers long. At the foot of the Kobe side bridge is the Bridge Exhibition Center. It provides well-presented information about the construction of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and about other suspension bridges around the world. The Maiko Marine Promenade has an observatory hallways under the bridge's platform, approximately 50 meters above the water. It not only offers interesting views of the bridge's interior, you can also catch the view of the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay.
Hozenji Alley is a old narrow stone path behind Hozenji Temple. The path is lined with friendly traditional restaurants, shops and bars.
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Hozenji Yokocho (Alley With Traditional Shops And Restos)
Nanba-1-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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Hozenji Alley is a old narrow stone path behind Hozenji Temple. The path is lined with friendly traditional restaurants, shops and bars.

Food Scene

Okonomiyaki and Monja restaurant! It is popular for tourists.
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Teppanyaki Dotombori Osaka honten
1-chōme-6-20 Nanba
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Okonomiyaki and Monja restaurant! It is popular for tourists.

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy not only drinking but also watching soccer games.
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HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 Shinsaibashisuji
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Enjoy not only drinking but also watching soccer games.