Osaka and Tokyo are both the most representative metropolises in Japan and are also well-known international cities in the world. In the global city rankings, Osaka ranks 55th in the world. Many Baigao golfers asked in the background, what fun things to do in Osaka are recommended nearby? Baigao editor is here to introduce it to you!

Contents

1. Famous landmarks - Osaka Castle Tower, Tsutenkaku

2. Panoramic view of Osaka - Umeda Sky Building, Hep Five Ferris Wheel, Tempozan Ferris Wheel

3. Shopping first choice - Umeda shopping district, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Shinsekai

4. Osaka Kitchen - Kuromon Market, Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

5. Embrace nature - Expo '700 Memorial Park

6. Family trip - Universal Studios, Kaiyukan, Legoland

7. Cherry blossom viewing - Mint Cherry Blossom Avenue, Okawa River, Nishinomaru Garden

8. Contribute to the editor's Osaka trip!

Famous landmarks - Osaka Castle Tower, Tsutenkaku

Osaka has many famous attractions and landmarks, including Osaka Castle, which is one of the most famous castles in Japan, known for its magnificent appearance and beautiful gardens. Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a famous general in the Japanese Warring States Period. It is ancient and majestic. It was burned down during the "Osaka Summer Campaign" and rose again after the Edo Period.

Climb up the castle tower to enjoy exhibitions related to Osaka's long history, and you can also enjoy a stroll in the park. Osaka Castle is listed as one of the three famous castles in Japanese history, along with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle. It is surrounded by majestic stone walls and waterscapes. There are also many cultural relics from the times, which is one of the must-visit places for every tourist to Osaka.

Another famous attraction is Tsutenkaku, a 103-meter-high observation tower that overlooks the beautiful scenery of the entire city. Tsutenkaku is called the "Eiffel Tower" of Osaka, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This is a place in Osaka with a super two-dimensional atmosphere, and it has appeared many times in Japanese anime and film and television works. Climb to the top to see the beautiful scenery of Osaka and travel to the world of anime in a second.

There are two parts to play, one is the Tsutenkaku TOWER SLIDER, which is about 60 meters long. You can slide from the starting point of 22 meters to the underground floor in one breath, and enjoy the thrill of the 27-meter height difference. The other is the suspended observation deck "TIP THE TSUTENKAKU", which also brings great excitement. The observation deck is 92.5 meters above the ground, 5.4 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. The front position uses a transparent floor design, which makes tourists feel thrilled when they take every step.

Panoramic view of Osaka-Umeda Sky Building, Hep Five Ferris Wheel, Tempozan Ferris Wheel

The "Sky Garden Observatory" of Umeda Sky Building is a great place to watch the night view of Osaka. This building has a unique design. Visitors need to take the escalator between the two buildings to experience a sense of excitement suspended in the air. In 2008, it was selected as the "Top 20 Buildings in the World" by the British media for this personalized landscape. There is a special area for couples on the top floor, where you can hang a love lock to testify your love~

The editor reminds you that the traffic routes around Umeda Station are quite complicated! You must do your homework to avoid getting lost in the station and the underground passage. You can only overlook Osaka Castle during the day. It is best to arrive around dusk, and you can see three different night views from day to sunset to night. It is an excellent choice!

The Hep Five Ferris wheel is not very high, and you can only see part of the night view of Osaka, but because of its eye-catching red appearance, it is also a popular check-in place.

The Tempozan Ferris wheel overlooks Osaka Port, Kansai International Airport in the south, and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in the west.

The first choice for shopping-Umeda shopping district, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Shinsekai

Osaka also has many shopping and entertainment venues. In the Umeda shopping district, there are Daimaru Department Store, Hankyu Department Store and Hanshin Department Store, all kinds of famous brands and luxury brands. By the way, Daimaru Department Store also has a Nintendo section with everything from One Piece to Switch to Pokémon.

Osaka Umeda is equivalent to Beijing's Guomao and Shanghai's Lujiazui. It is high-end, fashionable, and full of urban atmosphere. Umeda Station is located in the same location as JR West Osaka Station, and in fact, it belongs to the same station structure. There are many attractions nearby, so it has become the most prosperous area in Osaka.

Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi are more inclined to small commodities, drugstores and other daily necessities, and luxury brands are mainly single-family buildings. Dotonbori is also very distinctive for its various weird three-dimensional signs, so it is called the "theme park of giant billboards." There is a Glico billboard here, which has attracted countless tourists who arrived in Osaka to take photos and check in with it in Dotonbori.

There are about 170 stores in Osaka Shinsaibashi PARCO, where you can find all kinds of fashion brands, such as Undercover, Kolor, COACH, HUMAN MADE, sacai, BURBERRY, etc., so you can enjoy shopping for all kinds of fashion clothing and accessories.

Near Tsutenkaku is Osaka's famous commercial district, Shinsekai. There are all kinds of hotels and game halls here, and the signs are super eye-catching. When the lights are on, it's like traveling to the oil house in Spirited Away.

Osaka is a paradise for foodies. No tourist who comes to Osaka will refuse to have a full meal at Dotonbori Food Street! Almost all the restaurants and shops that are praised as "must-try" can be found here!

For tourists who love crab dishes, takoyaki, ramen and other delicacies, you can consider trying your hand here. There is no doubt that the bustling and lively streets will make people linger. Occasionally incorporating these popular attractions into the itinerary can also appreciate the unique prosperity of Osaka. Take a photo with the Glico running man billboard to instantly convey the news that you are in Osaka! You can find almost all the specialties of Osaka here. You can eat three pounds without any problem and walk out with your hands on the wall.

Osaka Kitchen - Kuromon Market, Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Known as the "Osaka Kitchen", Kuromon Market is located near Nihonbashi Station. It is about 580 meters long and has about 180 stores. There are many kinds of goods, from fresh fruits and vegetables, freshly caught seafood, cooked food and fried food to many Osaka specialties. Here, tourists can not only taste Osaka's food culture, but also feel the lively life of Osaka's common people.

However! To be honest, Kuromon Market is more distinctive and more suitable for tourists who come to Osaka for the first time. For in-depth tours, Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Shinsekai Market are recommended.

Embrace Nature - Expo '70 Memorial Park

The Expo '70 Memorial Park was rebuilt into a memorial park after the closing of the Osaka World Expo in 1970. The total area reaches 264 hectares, which is an ultra-large public leisure space. It is mainly divided into two areas: "Natural Culture Garden" and "Japanese Garden".

A landmark building worth mentioning is the "Tower of the Sun" created by artist Taro Okamoto. Its abstract shape attracts attention and has become one of Osaka's iconic buildings.

The rich variety of flowers in the park makes it an ideal place to enjoy cherry blossoms and maple leaves in almost all seasons, and it is also one of the favorite flower viewing spots for local people in Kansai.

Parent-child travel-Universal Studios, Kaiyukan, Legoland

Universal Studios Osaka is also a popular tourist attraction. It is a theme park with Hollywood movies as its theme. Universal Studios Osaka opened in 2001 and became one of the earliest branches of Universal Studios in Asia. It is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.

Compared with other Universal Studios, this one in Osaka has joined the Super Nintendo World theme area, which is a feature of Universal Studios Osaka.

Visitors can enjoy the theme rides and interactive experiences of various Nintendo games, such as riding a Mario car to experience racing, or exploring the maze of "The Legend of Zelda".

"Magic lovers" must go back to the castle of Hogwarts! The highly restored Harry Potter park will surely make magic fans scream.

If you are a senior movie fan, then the New York area, San Francisco area, and Hollywood area will become your focus. From streetscape layout to amusement facilities, the pictures are familiar and awaken your movie-watching memories anytime and anywhere.

The scale of Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN is world-class, with a giant reservoir of 5,400 tons and 15 small reservoirs, accommodating 580 species and 30,000 marine animals and plants. The star animal here is the whale shark. There are also a wealth of related products in the museum, and you can also enjoy penguins, otters, jellyfish and other lovely marine creatures.

Although the itinerary of KAIYUKAN may sound more suitable for children, after arranging many itineraries full of historical knowledge and prosperous experiences, inserting this educational and unique attraction is also a good choice. Kaiyukan has Chinese leaflets, audio guides for rent, and very cute marine peripherals, allowing you to fully appreciate the charm of the ocean.

Legoland in Osaka is also famous. Compared with Universal Studios, it is more suitable for bringing younger babies to play, and of course adults will not be bored, which is very suitable for family trips. You can see a lot of installations and sculptures built with Lego bricks. The whole park exudes Lego's creativity and colors. For Lego fans, this is simply a paradise.

Cherry Blossom Viewing-Mint Cherry Blossom Avenue, Okawa River, Nishinomaru Garden

Kema Sakura Palace Park is a riverside park near Tenmanbashi Bridge. The 4,500 blooming cherry blossoms dyed the riverbanks on both sides pink, like a dream. No wonder it can become one of the cherry blossom viewing holy places in Osaka.

Nishinomaru Garden is in Osaka Castle Park centered on the castle tower. Looking across the moat, the courtyard is full of greenery. In spring, 300 Someyoshino cherry trees bloom, which is really beautiful.

Contribute to my trip to Osaka!

Multiple pictures warning! You can overlook Osaka when you go to the Umeda Sky Building during the day~ but it is more beautiful at night!

USJ is a must-go! One day is not enough! Harry Potter drinks, who knows!

You have to queue up to take pictures at famous IPs!

Look at the group of cute Minions~

Kaiyukan is fun! Get up close to the ocean world~

Osaka is very suitable for CITYWALK. It has both the prosperity of a big city and the unique ancient charm of the Kansai area.

It has a more slow-paced atmosphere. The scenery, food, culture, and experience here make people want to come again~

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