Osaka was one of my favorite places we visited! See below for some of the places we saw that are sho

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Explore the vibrant city of Osaka, featuring iconic landmarks like Dotonbori, Namba Yasaka Shrine, Osaka Castle, and the Umeda Sky Building, along with delicious street food.

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Dotonbori
Tourist attraction · Osaka
4.4 (244,313)Closed
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Osaka's iconic entertainment district, famous for its dazzling neon lights, giant animated signboards, and bustling atmosphere. It's a must-visit for nightlife, street food, and people-watching.
Dotonbori, 1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071
- 10 Yen Bread · ¥500 — A popular street food snack, this bread is shaped like a 10 yen coin and often filled with cheese or other sweet fillings. It's a fun and tasty treat to grab while exploring Dotonbori.
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine · Osaka
4.5 (16,546)Closed · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
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A unique shrine in Osaka known for its massive lion head-shaped main hall, called Ema-Den or Shishiden. It's believed to bring good luck and ward off evil. Free to enter.
Namba Yasaka Jinja, 2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
- Ema-Den (Lion Head Hall) — The striking lion head-shaped hall, Shishiden, is the main attraction, with its wide-open mouth said to swallow evil spirits and bring good fortune.
- Ema (votive tablets) — Visitors write wishes or prayers on these wooden tablets and hang them at the shrine, hoping for them to come true.
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Osaka Castle
Castle · Osaka
4.4Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A majestic Japanese castle, one of Japan's most famous landmarks, playing a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century. The castle grounds are extensive and beautiful, especially during cherry blossom season. Entry to the castle tower requires a fee.
Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
- Castle moat and walls — The impressive stone walls and wide moats surrounding Osaka Castle are a testament to its historical defenses and grandeur. You can also take a boat ride around the moat.
- Samurai battle dioramas — Inside the castle museum, there are detailed dioramas depicting historical samurai battles, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.
- Gozabune boat ride — Take a traditional Gozabune boat ride around the inner moat of Osaka Castle for unique views of the castle and its surroundings.
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Umeda Sky Building
Tourist attraction · Osaka
4.4 (43,981)Open · until 10 PM
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A distinctive high-rise building in Osaka, known for its 'Floating Garden Observatory' on the 39th floor, offering panoramic views of the city. It features a unique escalator that crosses the open-air gap between the two towers.
Umeda Sky Building, 1 Chome-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-6023, Japan
- Floating Garden Observatory escalator — The unique escalator that connects the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, ascending through an open-air atrium, provides an interesting experience on its way to the observation deck.
- City panorama from observatory — From the Floating Garden Observatory, you get breathtaking 360-degree views of Osaka, including the city skyline, rivers, and distant mountains. It's especially beautiful at sunset or night.
- Love locks — Couples can attach colorful heart-shaped 'love locks' to a fence on the observation deck as a symbol of their eternal love.
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551 Horai
Chinese restaurant · Osaka
4.2Closed · opens Monday 10 AM
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A famous Osaka institution, particularly known for its delicious pork buns (butaman) and other Chinese-inspired dishes. There are many branches throughout Osaka, often with long queues for their freshly made steamed buns.
551 Horai Honten, 3 Chome-6-3 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan
- Butaman (pork buns) — These steamed pork buns are a must-try in Osaka, known for their fluffy dough and savory pork filling. They are a popular snack or light meal.