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Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.
Famous landmarks in the city include Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dōtonbori, Tsūtenkaku in Shinsekai, Tennōji Park, Abeno Harukas, Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine, and Shitennō-ji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.
Discover the top things to do in Osaka, a port/commercial hub in Kansai. Explore Osaka Castle, USJ, the Kaiyukan aquarium, and Minoo Park, or Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Tenjinbashi-suji—Japan's longest shopping street—to try local Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan's capital city. Hop off the bullet train into an area of exciting nightlife, delicious food and straight-talking, friendly locals.
Osaka is a 2.5-hour shinkansen ride from Tokyo, or you can also fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Travel around the city via the subway, the JR Osaka Loop Line (circling the central districts) and private railway lines. There are also a number of economical train passes and tickets available for exploring Osaka and the Kansai region.
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Osaka is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and personalities, all of which stem from its history as Japan’s center of commerce and culture. Today known as the Nation’s Kitchen for its hearty food culture, Osaka is Japan’s friendliest city and the country’s top spot to eat, drink, and party.
Things to Do in Osaka, Japan: See Tripadvisor's 419,671 traveler reviews and photos of Osaka tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Osaka. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Osaka is arguably one of the three most popular travel destinations in Japan (with the other two being Tokyo and Hokkaido). While it is neither the giant metropolis that Tokyo is, nor does it possess the nearly transcendent natural beauty around Hokkaido, Osaka is a unique city in its own right.
Top Things to Do in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture: See Tripadvisor's 419,616 traveller reviews and photos of 3,690 things to do when in Osaka.
