Osaka is where you can meet friendly people with humor, delicious food, some historical or modern buildings, and so on. I introduce you of places to go, things to do in Osaka! Hope you get useful tips and information and enjoy your trip in Osaka.
Osaka Castle
In Japan, there are many castles, and there is one in Osaka as well.
Originally, Hideyoshi Toyotomi had started building it in 1583, but it is now buried. The castle you can see now was built in 1620 – 1629 by Hidetada Tokugawa. In a long history, there were fighting, it has gotten hit by thunder for a few times, also by bombs during WW2.
Through a lot of things, but it still sits there, loved and called “Castle of Taiko-san” (or “Taiko-han”) as Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s one by local people.
You can walk around “Osaka Castle Park” for free, but you need to pay to get inside of castle. You can learn a lot more about the castle, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and also there is an observatory at 8th floor where you can have a good view from.
Universal Studio Japan
Universal Studio Japan in Osaka is one of things that a lot of people do when they visit Osaka. And there are many things that you can have fun!
Super Mario Brothers by Nintendo
As you know there are many people who love Mario all over the world.
Finally the area for Mario has opened in March, 2021.
I haven’t been there after that yet unfortunately, but I would love to go experience new areas! I would absolutely go once I could go back to Japan and make an article about it!
Harry Potter
Also there is a section for Harry potter!
Abeno Harukas
It is a big (tall) building in Osaka, where you can do shopping, eat, and have a nice view of Osaka.
I would recommend you to go after sunset, the night view from this building is great. You need to pay to get in observatory, but you can also enjoy the view for free at 16th and 17th floor!
Shin-sekai
Shin-Sekai is located just around Tsutenkaku Tower. This area was developed after 1903, and they built Tsutenkaku Tower at the same time. Although, it was tore down during WW2, and rebuilt in 1956.
You can enjoy small shops with big signs (and neon at night), and retro atmosphere by just walking around.
Origin of Kushikatsu
Kushikatsu is a deep-fried food in a stick, and the restaurant called Daruma has started it in 1929. You can try it there 😉
Dotonbori
At evening, Dotonbori is a must-go place! There are many shops lining up in this area, and you can just enjoy neon by walking, get on a boat in the river, try foods, and many more!
Enjoy Osaka Food
There are a ton of foods that Osaka Here, I specifically introduce you of famous food in Osaka.
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is one of famous foods in Osaka, and you should try it there for sure! I would eat it as snack lol I DO LOVE IT!!
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is famous in Hiroshima, but also Osaka. There is an obvious difference in Okonomiyaki between Hiroshima-style and Osaka-style.
Osaka Food Guide
There are many more foods I would recommend, so check another article for food in Osaka.
Osaka 1 Day Itinerary
Go to Another Area Around Osaka
Osaka is the biggest city in west side of Japan. Although, I would say you should go other places outside of Osaka if you can!
There are easy ways to go to another city from Osaka such as train and bus. I have been Kyoto, Nara, Kobe (Hyogo), and etc. so many times since I used to live in Osaka, and it was just quick trip for me to get these places.
Kyoto
Kyoto is must place you should visit if you have never been to.
It is an old capital of Japan, and there are many historical/traditional things in Kyoto.
I would recommed you to go there for more than 1 day since there are a lot of things to check/visit, but you can also go as day trip from Osaka.
Nara
As you might have seen someone’s pictures taken there in Nara, there are Deer Park in Nara where you can feed deers.
It is a bit scary for me to feed wild animals, but they are mostly very easy.
Kobe (Hyogo Prefecture)
Kobe is known for Kobe beef, but there is more of stuff to enjoy!
It doesn’t take much time to walk around Sannomiya Area to see shrines, the oldest mosque in Japan, western-style houses for non-Japanese people who lived there build a decades ago when Kobe opened its port to other countries.
Osaka – where you can have a lot of things to enjoy like food, castle, amusement/theme park, etc!
