Tourist Information of Osaka

A famous tourist destination known for having the world's most exciting amusement park, "USJ." The walking area, including the surrounding partner hotels, is extensive, and the Universal-provided attractions reminiscent of famous movies stimulate the five senses. The shopping amusement is also good, and the high level of satisfaction is guaranteed. At "Kaiyukan," the ecosystem of the sea is completely reproduced, and the highlight is the whale shark. The world's largest aquarium is also impressive.

When it comes to Osaka, "Dotonbori" is a must-visit area with its giant signboards and local foods such as crab and okonomiyaki. You can enjoy various activities such as shopping in the shopping district. For those who want to experience the unique attractions of Osaka, there are kushikatsu restaurants lining up in "Tsutenkaku" and "Shinsekai," and the super skyscraper "Abeno Harukas," which boasts the highest height in Japan. In "America-mura," the fashion and trendsetting area of Osaka, there are many unique shops, cute miscellaneous goods stores, and stylish cafes, attracting tourists and local young people alike.

Umeda, a city that could be said to be the face of Osaka, is the largest commercial district in western Japan and a popular tourist spot with famous domestic and international brand shops. The "Umeda Sky Building," which combines modern and retro styles, has an aerial garden, cafes, restaurants, and an observation deck at the top, as well as many unique shops such as salons with carefully selected gifts and boutiques that handle products with excellent design. If you come to Shin-Osaka, be sure to visit the recommended huge complex facility, "Grand Front Osaka," which has unusual gourmet spots such as a bakery restaurant from New York and the Kindai University Fisheries Laboratory, famous for its Kinki tuna.

Sakai was once the most important trading center in Japan and was highly valued by the rulers of each era. It is also famous for having Japan's largest ancient tomb, the "Emperor Nintoku Tomb." There are many historical figures associated with this city, including Gyoki, who was born here, and Francis Xavier, a missionary who entered the country via Sakai's Dejima. It is also a cultural city that has produced famous figures such as Sen no Rikyu and Yosano Akiko. Sennan is a nature-rich area where you can enjoy hiking in the lush mountains and visit many famous flower spots such as plum, cherry blossom, azalea, rose, and hydrangea. It is also a great place for swimming at the beach, which has been selected as a sunset spot.

Higashi-Osaka is scattered with historical sites from ancient times, and the "Futakotamagawa Tomb" is a designated cultural property with high archaeological value. There are also many shrines and temples built during the Edo period, and there are various historical sites that cannot be explored in one day. The popular "Ishikiri Shrine" is known for its "denbo god" who cures swellings, and it is crowded with visitors from morning till night who come to pray for good luck.

The "Takihata 48 Waterfalls" in Kawachinagano is a popular tourist spot with breathtaking natural scenery that changes with the seasons. The water that springs from the Kii Mountains becomes numerous waterfalls that flow down, and during the fresh green season, you can bathe in the negative ions emitted from the leaves and water droplets. Tondabayashi is an area where many traces of human habitation have been excavated since ancient times, with many ancient burial mounds found. As it developed as a post town and temple town, there are also many shrines and temples in the area. The "Temple Town," where old-fashioned townscapes such as pre-Edo period townhouses and temples remain, has been designated as an important traditional building preservation district, so why not take a leisurely stroll through the quaint retro town?

Toyonaka is an area where fossils and ruins are often excavated. At the outdoor museum "National Museum of Japanese Folk Architecture," which gathers traditional Japanese houses, you can visit houses from all over the country. Takatsuki has many ancient burial mounds and is famous for its excavation of haniwa pottery. It's also fun to learn how to make haniwa pottery by visiting the "Shinike Haniwa Factory Site." In Minoh City, more than half of the area is covered by the mysterious nature of "Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park." There is "Minoh Falls," which was selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, and the surrounding area is filled with negative ions, making it so healing that you'll want to take a deep breath.