Guidebook for Miyakojima-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) was built by the hegemon Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century, on the site of a temple called Ishiyama Hongan-ji. The construction work began in 1583 and most buildings such as the castle tower were completed in 1585. Its gross area is over 3,300,000 sq m and tens of thousands of people were daily mobilized in its construction. The donjon is five-tiered and nine-storied, and has large golden sea creature ornaments shining on the rooftop. It is claimed that pure gold chasings were set in the corridors. One of the charms of this castle is the beauty of its stone wall. Reportedly, there are 40,000 rocks in the wall. Legend has it
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle (Osaka-jo) was built by the hegemon Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century, on the site of a temple called Ishiyama Hongan-ji. The construction work began in 1583 and most buildings such as the castle tower were completed in 1585. Its gross area is over 3,300,000 sq m and tens of thousands of people were daily mobilized in its construction. The donjon is five-tiered and nine-storied, and has large golden sea creature ornaments shining on the rooftop. It is claimed that pure gold chasings were set in the corridors. One of the charms of this castle is the beauty of its stone wall. Reportedly, there are 40,000 rocks in the wall. Legend has it
Museum exhibiting many materials
Important in the history of Japanese coins
The Mint Museum is a grand brick building refurbished from a thermal power plant, built in 1911, on the premises of the Japan Mint. It was opened in 1969 to exhibit precious coins and other materials stored by the Japan Mint as a way to introduce the minting operation to the public.
The museum exhibits big and small old gold coins, Olympic medals, plaques of the National Honorary Award, and other extremely valuable coins. In particular, the Tensho Hishi Oban, a big coin minted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi who began as a farmer but unified Japan during the period of warring states (1493-1590), arouses the romanticism of
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Mint safn
1-chōme-1-79 TenmaMuseum exhibiting many materials
Important in the history of Japanese coins
The Mint Museum is a grand brick building refurbished from a thermal power plant, built in 1911, on the premises of the Japan Mint. It was opened in 1969 to exhibit precious coins and other materials stored by the Japan Mint as a way to introduce the minting operation to the public.
The museum exhibits big and small old gold coins, Olympic medals, plaques of the National Honorary Award, and other extremely valuable coins. In particular, the Tensho Hishi Oban, a big coin minted by Toyotomi Hideyoshi who began as a farmer but unified Japan during the period of warring states (1493-1590), arouses the romanticism of
Umeda Sky Building
Modern architecture goes space age and skywards at the cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building.
Two glass towers soar 173 meters (567 feet) into the air, connected by a futuristic observation platform that provides amazing 360-degree views. Located on the 40th floor, visitors can find the stunning "floating garden" and observatory, along with a restaurant and bar. The SkyWalk observation deck is also popular among visitors who want to feel the fresh air from the 40th floor and get 360-degree views of the city below.
For a change of pace and century, head to the base of the building to enter the old-fashioned Takimi Lane of Restaurants. Reproducing a Showa-era street, the preci
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Umeda Sky Building
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Umeda Sky Building
Modern architecture goes space age and skywards at the cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building.
Two glass towers soar 173 meters (567 feet) into the air, connected by a futuristic observation platform that provides amazing 360-degree views. Located on the 40th floor, visitors can find the stunning "floating garden" and observatory, along with a restaurant and bar. The SkyWalk observation deck is also popular among visitors who want to feel the fresh air from the 40th floor and get 360-degree views of the city below.
For a change of pace and century, head to the base of the building to enter the old-fashioned Takimi Lane of Restaurants. Reproducing a Showa-era street, the preci
Shopping
A town with a canal loved by the locals. Masses of neon lights and the atmosphere of the 17th century coexist in the area.
Dotonbori is a large scale downtown along the south bank of the Dotonbori-gawa Canal. Osaka is known as the gastronomists' town, and thus the entire area of Dotonbori is thronged with an unbelievable number of restaurants and amusement facilities, and is dearly loved by the Osakaites. There are theaters that play traditional puppet shows Bunraku, storytellers' halls and other popular entertainment as well as a number of movie theaters.
Dotonbori is often selected as a scene in the Japanese and foreign movies as the symbol of Osaka. There are promenades on both sides
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA town with a canal loved by the locals. Masses of neon lights and the atmosphere of the 17th century coexist in the area.
Dotonbori is a large scale downtown along the south bank of the Dotonbori-gawa Canal. Osaka is known as the gastronomists' town, and thus the entire area of Dotonbori is thronged with an unbelievable number of restaurants and amusement facilities, and is dearly loved by the Osakaites. There are theaters that play traditional puppet shows Bunraku, storytellers' halls and other popular entertainment as well as a number of movie theaters.
Dotonbori is often selected as a scene in the Japanese and foreign movies as the symbol of Osaka. There are promenades on both sides
A shopper’s paradise to meet any taste - Mido-suji street the Champs-Élysées of the East. America-mura to discover the latest of young and pop trends. Shinsaibashi shopping street for virtually everything else.
The Shinsaibashi is the largest shopping area in Osaka where many boutiques and specialty shops are gathered, attracting local people and visitors. The Shisaibashi has developed from the arcaded streets “Shinsaibashi Shopping Street” which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city. With a history of 380 years, it was already an established shopping area in the Edo Period. Shops of all kinds and for all ages line the s
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardA shopper’s paradise to meet any taste - Mido-suji street the Champs-Élysées of the East. America-mura to discover the latest of young and pop trends. Shinsaibashi shopping street for virtually everything else.
The Shinsaibashi is the largest shopping area in Osaka where many boutiques and specialty shops are gathered, attracting local people and visitors. The Shisaibashi has developed from the arcaded streets “Shinsaibashi Shopping Street” which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city. With a history of 380 years, it was already an established shopping area in the Edo Period. Shops of all kinds and for all ages line the s
At the forefront of modern Osaka, the Umeda area is a mega urban center with several iconic skyscrapers demarking a spectacular scene both at day and night.
Always a focus of interest, the constantly evolving Umekita area gave rise to the Osaka Station City complex in 2011, followed soon after by the opening of Grand Front Osaka in 2013. Grand Front Osaka is a large complex facility filled with the forefront of innovation alongside the commercial area expanding over a floor area of 44,000 m2, making it one of the largest facilities to be built in a city terminal. A total of 266 stores including shops, restaurants and cafes are available all under the themes of "High lighting the magnitude
Kita Ward
At the forefront of modern Osaka, the Umeda area is a mega urban center with several iconic skyscrapers demarking a spectacular scene both at day and night.
Always a focus of interest, the constantly evolving Umekita area gave rise to the Osaka Station City complex in 2011, followed soon after by the opening of Grand Front Osaka in 2013. Grand Front Osaka is a large complex facility filled with the forefront of innovation alongside the commercial area expanding over a floor area of 44,000 m2, making it one of the largest facilities to be built in a city terminal. A total of 266 stores including shops, restaurants and cafes are available all under the themes of "High lighting the magnitude
https://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/multilingulal/
Grand Front Osaka - a "town" spreading out at the gateway to Osaka and featuring the greenery and water of Nature. It's where diverse people - visitors, residents, workers, etc. - are gathering for new encounters and inspiration to generate a fresh new energy. Right now, right here, a new generation begins.
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Wardhttps://www.grandfront-osaka.jp/multilingulal/
Grand Front Osaka - a "town" spreading out at the gateway to Osaka and featuring the greenery and water of Nature. It's where diverse people - visitors, residents, workers, etc. - are gathering for new encounters and inspiration to generate a fresh new energy. Right now, right here, a new generation begins.
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/shopping/shopping_malls/post_102.html
A 2.6km-long shopping street starting at Tenjinbashi, reaching Tenjinbashisuji 7 chome to the north. It is said to be the longest in Japan, taking about 40 minutes to walk its length. Note the Welcome Doll above the entrance. Once inside the arcade, approx. 600 stores; old-fashioned diners, delicatessen, knife shops of long tradition, a tea store established in 1868, tofu, croquettes, chinaware and kimono. It flourished in the Edo era as a town for "Osaka Tenmangu Shrine" in 2 chome, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, god of studies. It developed into the commercial town it is today in the Meiji era. The recreation of this town
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Tenjinbashisuji verslunargata
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita Wardhttp://www.osaka-info.jp/en/shopping/shopping_malls/post_102.html
A 2.6km-long shopping street starting at Tenjinbashi, reaching Tenjinbashisuji 7 chome to the north. It is said to be the longest in Japan, taking about 40 minutes to walk its length. Note the Welcome Doll above the entrance. Once inside the arcade, approx. 600 stores; old-fashioned diners, delicatessen, knife shops of long tradition, a tea store established in 1868, tofu, croquettes, chinaware and kimono. It flourished in the Edo era as a town for "Osaka Tenmangu Shrine" in 2 chome, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, god of studies. It developed into the commercial town it is today in the Meiji era. The recreation of this town
Entertainment & Activities
https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
Universal Studios Japan is a theme park in Osaka. Due to its location, size, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it is an incredibly popular park. This post covers some tips for visiting Universal Studios Japan, and tricks for seeing as much as possible in a single day. At USJ, you’ll need all of the tricks you can get…
What this is not is a comprehensive guide. I’ve only visited Universal Studios Japan once (soon to be twice), and I simply don’t have the experience to speak authoritatively about the park. However, I spent a lot of time doing research before my first visit, and I felt like I went in with a solid plan that allowed me to accomplish everything I
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimahttps://www.usj.co.jp/e/
Universal Studios Japan is a theme park in Osaka. Due to its location, size, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it is an incredibly popular park. This post covers some tips for visiting Universal Studios Japan, and tricks for seeing as much as possible in a single day. At USJ, you’ll need all of the tricks you can get…
What this is not is a comprehensive guide. I’ve only visited Universal Studios Japan once (soon to be twice), and I simply don’t have the experience to speak authoritatively about the park. However, I spent a lot of time doing research before my first visit, and I felt like I went in with a solid plan that allowed me to accomplish everything I
Getting Around
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/
Kansai International Airport is situated 50 km from the center of Osaka city. It is easily accessible by road, railway and high-speed ferry.
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Kansai International Airport
1 Senshūkūkōkitahttp://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/
Kansai International Airport is situated 50 km from the center of Osaka city. It is easily accessible by road, railway and high-speed ferry.