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Tsutenkaku

3.5

1839 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-18-6

A viewing tower located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City and a famous Osaka landmark. Originally erected in 1912 and modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the current 108 meter tower is actually the second Tsutenkaku. The fourth and fifth floors are a viewing floor overlooking Osaka. There are figures of the Seven Gods of Fortune on the fifth floor as well as a statue of Billiken which is said to bring good luck when the soles of its feet are rubbed. The tower is filled with other interesting things to see and do, including the Kinnikuman Museum; a café produced by Mother Farm; and showroom shops by Morinaga, Glico, and Nisshin.

I suspect by modern standards the tower is not high enough, glitzy enough, not extreme. There is no glass floor or really scary experience but for someone a bit nervous of heights this place is...
Tennoji Zoo

3.5

740 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Chausuyamachou 1-108

A municipal zoo located in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City first opened in 1915. The zoo cares for some 200 species and around 1,000 individual animals and is famous the efforts it takes to recreate their natural environments. Popular zoo areas include the African Savanna Zone, home to giraffes, lions, and hippos; Reptile House; Asian Tropical Rain Forest, site of the popular elephant exhibit; and the Friendship Square, a favorite for children where they can pet sheep and goats. Visitors can also watch animals such as the elephants, lions, and penguins being fed.

Small zoo . A few animals . The only catch for me is to see the white polar. The place is easy to walk . Wheelchair friendly . A basic zoo . I will not recommend to come here unless the children...
SpaWorld Onsen hot springs resort

4.0

836 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 3-4-24

SpaWorld Onsen is a hot springs facility located in the Naniwa Ward of Osaka City. The facility is divided into an Onsen (Hot Spring bath) area and a swimming pool area. The Onsen area is further divided by theme into an Asian-style baths section and a European-style baths section; it includes a wide range of bath types, including outdoor pools that recreate the scenery of a mountain stream, and baths modeled on ancient Roman public baths. The swimming pool area features three exciting water-slides. There is also a bedrock bath, a gym, a food court, and a hotel. *The water slides are currently undergoing maintenance work, but are scheduled to reopen on April 21, 2017.

Disappointing - they have closed the only adult pool where you can wear a swimming costume & there are no signs to tell you. Unfortunately no one speaks any English so if you are not Japanese I...
Nanba Yasaka-jinja Shrine

4.0

280 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Motomachi 2-9-19

This historic shrine in Naniwa is a six-minute walk from Namba Station or a seven-minute walk from Daikokuchou Station. It was known as an old shrine even during the era of Emperor Go-Sanjou (who reigned 1068-1072). Susanoo-no-Mikoto and his wife Kushinadahime are enshrined here, protecting people from evil, helping businesses prosper, and aiding in happy marriages. Three large festivals happen every spring, summer and fall. The summer festival happens every 13th and 14th of July with various events being performed. Also, every third Sunday of January a Shinto rope pulling ceremony is held, which was designated as Osaka's first Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 2001. There are also a variety of other shrines on the premises.

Compared to the other shrines this one is the most outstanding one! Definitely worth a visit. You can also collect a stamp here. The shrine is usually pretty busy with many tourists taking pictures.
Shinsekai

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi

Located on the western side of the site where the fifth National Industrial Exhibition was held in 1903, the approximately 92 thousand square meter neighborhood of Shinsekai was created to be “new highlight” of Osaka. Just to the north of the center of the area, visitors can find the Tsutenkaku Tower. Janjan Yokocho Alley, located in the southeast of Shinsekai, is lined with shops selling Osaka specialties like kushikatsu (fried pork and onions on skewers) and doteyaki (beef sinew in miso and mirin). The retro atmosphere, reminiscent of the Showa period, makes Shinsekai an extremely popular tourist attraction.
Abeno Harkus

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji 1-1-43

The Abeno Harukas building is a skyscraper in Osaka City; at a height of 300 meters, it is the tallest building in Japan (as of 2017). Since opening in 2014, Abeno Harukas has become a major new landmark in Osaka; the “Harukas 300” observation platform on the top floor, which offers marvelous views of the Osaka cityscape, is very popular with both domestic and overseas tourists. The upper floors house a hotel and offices, with the Abeno Harukas Museum (an art museum) on the 16th floor.
Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine

4.0

161 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisunishi 1-6-10

The Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine is a shrine in the Naniwa Ward of Osaka City that is associated with “Ebessan” (Ebisu), the god of commerce. Besides Amaterasu-omikami and Kotoshironushi-no-kami, three other Shinto deities are venerated at the Shrine. The worship of Ebisu is linked with that of Kotoshironushi-no-kami. According to tradition, when Prince Shotoku built the Shitenno-ji Temple, he also had the Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine built to protect the Temple from evil spirits coming from the west. The Shrine is particularly famous for the Toka Ebisu Festival, which is held on January 9th to 11th each year, and which attracts around a million worshippers.

This is a famous temple for the god, Ebisu. All businesses gather here on the night of Ebisu Matsuri from tattoo artists to hoteliers to pray for a bountiful year. Otherwise you come any other time...
Abeno Harukas Museum

4.0

105 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji Abe Haruka 16F

Located on the 16th floor of the 300-meter-tall Abeno Harukas skyscraper, the Abeno Haruka Museum is a city-center art museum that takes full advantage of its location near a major terminal railway station. The Museum has no permanent exhibitions; instead, it holds several different thematic exhibitions every year, on themes relating to the cultural properties that are found near Kintetsu railway lines, East Asian art (including Japanese art), Western art, contemporary art, etc. The Museum occupies an entire floor of the Abeno Harukas building, giving it a spacious feel; as a great spot to take a break from shopping or sightseeing to admire art in a relaxing atmosphere, it has become a very popular art museum.

Visited during recent typhoon and everything else seemed to be closed. In tall building - exhibit was fantastic. Stayed for a coffee afterwards at the cafe with wonderful views of Osaka.
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

4.0

156 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Chausuyamachou 1-82

An art museum first opened in 1936 built on the former main residence of the Sumitomo clan. The museum’s collection of over 8,000 artworks and pieces donated by shrines and temples focuses on art and crafts from Japan and China, many of which are designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. The museum’s standing exhibition presents selections from the museum’s collection based on a given theme. The museum also holds open call exhibitions sponsored by art organizations and special exhibitions covering diverse genres of art. The museum shop offers exclusive goods and illustrated exhibition books. The closest station is Tennoji Station.

If you get the chance before the end of September 2019 do spend the time and money 1400 yen to see this amazing collection of Ukiyo-e wood Prints from the Mary Ainsworth Collection. Starting in the...
Horikoshi-jinja Shrine

4.0

76 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Chausuyamachou 1-8

This shrine on Mt. Chausu is about 10 minutes' walk north of Tennoji Station, serving every line, and Kintetsu's Abeno Station. Built by Shotoku Taishi at the same time as Shintenno-ji Temple, it is counted among the 7 halls of Shintenno-ji. Long known in Osaka as home of a god who will grant one wish in your lifetime, recently it's also become popular as a spot to feel spiritual energy. They also offer their Hito Yume Prayer service by post, where parishioners write their deepest dream on a thin piece of paper, receive a blessing, and keep it next to their skin until their dream comes true.

It is a very old shrine which was reportedly built by Shotokutaishi. As it is located on Tanimachisuji main avenue, it is very easy to find. If you walk from JR Tennoji station, it takes 10~15...
Abeno Q’s MALL

Shopping

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji 1-6-1

A shopping mall connected directly to Tennoji Station opened in April 2011 and one of the largest malls in Osaka City. The facility is host to some 250 fashionable apparel stores, food shops, lifestyle goods shops, and restaurants. Major retailers such as Ito-Yokado, Bic Camera, and Tokyu Hands can be found here as well as Shibuya 109 Abeno, a shop specializing in the latest young peoples’ fashions. The restaurant area was just remodeled in 2017 and more and more interesting establishments are opening here, including brand-new businesses and companies making their first foray into the Kansai region.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

Shopping

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji 1-1-43

One of Japan’s largest independent department stores, comprised of a Tower Building situated in floors B2 through 14 in the 300 meter tall Abeno Harukas skyscraper and an adjoining Wing Building. The facility is filled with a diverse variety of establishments, including leading overseas clothing brands, fashionable casual apparel brands, restaurants, and interior design shops. There is also the Abeno Harukas Dining restaurant area spanning three floors, Soraha specialty shop area, an electronics retail shop, large scale bookstore, and more, providing countless hours of fun shopping for locals and tourists alike. The closest stations are Tennoji Station and Osaka Abenobashi Station.
OCAT

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Minatomachi 1-4-1

Directly connected to JR Namba Station, this shopping complex is part of the largest bus terminal in west Japan. A shuttle bus runs between the bus terminal on the second floor and Kansai International Airport. The shopping complex also serves as a base for the limousine bus, which connects to Itami Airport and Kobe Airport, long-distance express buses and tour buses. Inside the complex, are a vast array of restaurants and shopping floors. While waiting for the bus, you can enjoy browsing the many wares available here, or relax on the roof garden amongst the 10,000 plants planted here, made up of approximately 200 different varieties of herbs, including lavender.
Harukas 300 (Observatory)

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji 1-1-43

An observation deck situated between floors 58 and 60 in the 300 meter tall Abeno Harukas skyscraper. A popular destination for tourists, the deck offers a sweeping view of the streets of Osaka and Osaka Bay from Japan’s tallest building. On clear days, you can see the Rokko Mountain Range, Awaji Island, and even Kyoto and Kansai International Airport. From the airy three level outdoor Sky Garden on floor 58, visitors can enjoy the feel of the wind on their face and a gorgeous view of the city. Various events are also held in the garden. There are also cafes, bars, and restaurants offering super views as well as shops selling original goods. The closest stations are Tennoji Station and Osaka Abenobashi Station.
Sanko-jinja Shrine

4.0

65 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Tamatsukurihonmachi 14-90

This shrine was founded during Emperor Hanzei's reign (406-410) right in Saishoyama Park. This shrine is dedicated to three Shinto gods, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi and Susanoo. It was once known as the Himeyama Shrine and was where people of Rikuzen Province once went to pray for the god of sealing wind, but has become more commonly known as Sanko Shrine in Miyagi District. In 1908 Himeyama-jinja Shrine and Sanko-jinja Shrine were merged, becoming Sanko-jinja Shrine. It's believed that Saishoyama was where Sanada Maru, a small fort of Osaka Castle, once stood.

玉造駅からほど近い場所にある神社です。真田幸村が大阪城の出城として陣を張った真田丸の一角にあり、幸村関連の展示があります。銅像もなかなか立派ですし、真田の抜け穴と呼ばれる場所もその近くにあるので、歴史ファンなら興味深い場所です。
Abeseimei-jinja Shrine

3.5

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenomotomachi 5-16

This shrine is only a five-minute walk from the Higashi-Tengachaya Station on the Hankai Uemachi Line. Found in the Abeno district, the renown Onmyouji (diviner/sooth-sayer) Abe no Seimei is enshrined here. To sooth the spirit of Abe no Seimei, Emperor Ichijo ordered the shrine to be constructed on the grounds of the Seimei clan mansion in year 1007. In addition to a stone monument at the place of Abe no Seimei's birth and a bronze statue there is also the remnants of Ubuyui (a well made for his first birth), making this a must see for fans of Seimei. Many come to pray for blessings including those wishing to improve academically, those hoping to pass exams, and those wishing for safe childbirth. Every year a ceremony is held on September 26th, the anniversary of Seimei's passing.

阪堺電気軌道の東天下茶屋駅から徒歩3分ほど。近くに鎮座する阿倍王子神社の末社。 1007年(晴明没後2年)創建。祭神は安倍晴明。現社殿は1925年築で木造銅板葺き。安倍晴明の出生地は阿倍野とされており、当社には「安倍晴明生誕伝承地」「安倍晴明誕生地」と彫られた2つの石碑が立てられ、産まれた時に使用した産湯の井戸が再現されている。
Tennoji Mio

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Hideinchou 10-39

A large shopping mall comprised of a Main Building and Plaza Building connected directly to JR Tennoji Station. The facility is host to a large number of tenants including fashionable shops, restaurants, knickknack and lifestyle good stores, bookstores, stationary shops, cosmetics sellers, and clinics—everything from daily necessities to convenient establishments providing for life’s needs. Large retailers such as Loft, Sofmap, Franc Franc, mont-bell, and Plaza also have locations in the mall. The Mio Res restaurant floor is open until 11 p.m. and is a convenient place to pick up dinner on the way home.
Osaka City Abeno Life Safety Learning Center

4.5

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Abeno-ku Abenosuji 3-13-23 Abeno Forsa 3F

Osaka City Abeno Life Safety Learning Center (Abeno Tasukaru) is a disaster prevention learning center in Abeno Ward, Osaka City. Through experiential learning, visitors go through scenarios to learn about the series of actions they should take beginning when an earthquake occurs and ending when they flee to safety. The Earthquake Damage Experience Zone reproduces in real time damaged buildings collapsing after an earthquake, and visitors learn safety and survival measures such as using a fire extinguisher to quickly stop fires at an early stage, helping people who are trapped under furniture, stopping bleeding, and stabilizing broken bones, and other series of actions, decisions, and techniques that people should know about when an earthquake strikes.

Although the tour is in Japanese (you don’t need to know Japanese to understand what they are talking about), the entire experience is excellent and interactive, kids (and adults) can learn about...
Minato-machi River Place

3.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Minatomachi 1-3-1

Exiting the underground Nanba Station from exit 26-B, you will see a building resembling an octagonal UFO across the Hanshin Expressway. The Minato-machi River Place is a facility complex built around the Live House, Namba Hatch. Various live events including rock and hip-hop are held in this building. There are also three plazas set up outside for use as outdoor event zones. Mini live events, exhibitions and other events, such as flea markets are also held here. The Dotonbori river flows past the complex, and with its beautiful nighttime views, is a popular date spot.

JR難波駅と道頓堀川の間にある、お寺のお堂のような人目を引く建造物。観光客の動線からは少し外れているが、すぐ北側に遊覧船の乗り場もあり、川の見える階段に座り込んで一休みする人も多い。中にはライブホールが入っているらしい。
Shitenno-ji Temple (Head Temple of the Wa School of Buddhism)

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Shitennouji 1-11-18

The Shitenno-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Osaka City. Founded by Prince Shotoku in 593, it is the oldest officially-sanctioned Buddhist temple in Japan. The Temple is laid out in the most ancient Japanese temple architecture style, with the Chu-mon gate, Five-storeyed Pagoda, Kon-do hall and Lecture hall arranged in a straight line running north to south, encircled by a long corridor. The Temple’s stone Torii gateway is said to be the entrance to the Pure Land (also known as the Western Paradise), and is designated as an Important Cultural Property; this gateway was rebuilt in 1294. The Shitenno-ji Temple is famous for the “Doya-doya” Buddhist memorial service which is held there on January 14th every year.

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While Osaka prefecture is the country's second smallest prefecture, its capital, Osaka City, is the country’s third-largest and arguably one of the most popular in the Kansai region thanks to its vibrant nightlife, the Osaka people’s openness, and its much-loved cuisine, which has earned it the nickname "the nation’s kitchen."