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Osaka is one of the popular tourist attractions in Japan. Osaka features as one of the most happening and exciting cities in Japan.
Osaka Overview
Osaka is situated by the Osaka Bay, towards the mouth of Yodo River. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture. Osaka is the second largest city in Japan while it is the ninth largest city in the world. Minamia and Kita are the two most busiest regions in the city of Osaka . The Kita region consists of the business district of Umeda. Minami comprises the shopping districts of Namba, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.
Sightseeing in Osaka
Osaka in Japan offers ample places for sightseeing. The city is home to many museums, parks, theaters, amusement parks, sports stadiums, historical sites, temples and shrines.
Temples and Shrines in Osaka
- Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
- Sanko Shrine
- Mitami Shrine
- Osaka Castle
- Sumiyoshi Taisha
- Shitennoji
Parks in Osaka Japan
- Nakanoshima Park
- Sumiyoshi park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Utsubo Park
- Nishinari Park
Amusement Parks in Osaka
- Expoland
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukun
- Tennoji Zoo
- Festival Gate
- Universal Studios Japan
Museums
- Osaka City Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Oriental Ceramics
- Osaka Science Museum
Things to do in Osaka
Besides sightseeing in Osaka you can go for shopping . Else you van visit the many theaters in the city. Some of the shopping regions in Osaka are :
- Namba
- American Village
- Umeda
Theaters in Osaka
- Festival Hall
- Osaka-jo Hall
- the Symphony Hall
- the Osaka Shiki Theater
Osaka Castle
The castle is situated in the Chuo-ku region of Japan. It is spread over an area of one kilometer square of land. It stands on two elevated platforms, surrounded by a moat. The castle consists of 8 eight storeys on the inside and 5 stories in the inside. The castle is perched on the top of a stone fountain supported by rock walls. It houses the Tokyokuni Shrine, the Osaka-jo Hall and a museum.
Shitenno-ji
It is Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. The temple was built by Prince Shotoku. The flea market is held here every month on the 21st. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the temple from the Tennoji Station.
Mitami Shrine
Mitami Shrine is situated in Senboku town in Sakai in Osaka. It lies close to Komyoike Station.
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