Osaka – the “nation’s kitchen”

Osaka is a city in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and serves as a major economic hub. Historically a merchant city, Osaka has been nicknamed “the nation’s kitchen” owing to its importance as a centre for rice trade in the past. Osaka has a lot of attractions, including amusement parks, recreational parks, temples, shrines, historical sites, and entertainment venues. The most popular attractions are Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dotonbori, Shinsekai, Den Den Town, Juso, Nakanoshima Park, Osaka Castle, Sanko Shrine, Shitenno-ji, Sumyoshi taisha, Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine, Ōsaka Tenmangū Shrine, and the Osaka Peace Pagoda. Osaka is also home to several universities and libraries, emphasising its importance as a centre for education in Japan.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Osaka 

1. Osaka Castle
2. Dotonbori
3. Shinsaibashi
4. Kuromon Ichiba Market
5. Shinsekai
6. Universal Studio Osaka
7. Hozenji Temple
8. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
9. Umeda Sky Building
10. Sumiyoshi Taisha

Things to do in Osaka 

1. Gaze in awe at the beautiful Osaka Castle, a true historical monument
2. Enjoy the pleasant scenery at the Hanahaku Memorial Park Green Land
3. Admire the natural beauty of Meiji no Mori Mino Quasi-National Park
4. Pay a visit to the Shitennoji Temple, Japan’s first ever Buddhist Temple
5. Catch a traditional Kabuki Performance at the Osaka Shochikuza
6. Get close to Japanese youth culture at Amerika-Mura
7. Shop till you drop at the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade
8. Visit Den Den Town in Nipponbashi, Osaka’s version of Akihabara
9. Hop on the Osaka Aqualiner for a scenic night cruise along the river
10. Take a walk around Nakanoshima Park at night

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.