Osaka perfecture is in Kansai region on Honshu Island. Perfecture capital Osaka city is 510km and 3 hours from Tokyo by JR line. Osaka prefecture has 24 wards.
Whale shark in one of the world largest water tank.
Osaka Aquarium
This is one of the world largest public aquarium.
Chuo Ward, Osaka City
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Osaka Castle
The castle palyed a key role in the reunification of Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama period in teh 16th century. It was first constructed in 1597. It was destroyed and reconstructed several times. Current castle was rebuilt in 1997.
Dotonbori
A popular entertainment area along the Dotonbori canal.
Dotonbori
A popular entertainment area along the Dotonbori canal.
Dotonbori
A popular entertainment area along the Dotonbori canal.
Dotonbori
A popular entertainment area along the Dotonbori canal.
Dotonbori
A popular entertainment area along the Dotonbori canal.
Kuromon-ichiba Market
A 580m long market also known as Osaka's kitchen.
Osaka Takoyaki
Kita Ward, Osaka City
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Osaka Temmangu Shrine
A Shinto shrine founded in AD 949.
Nakanshima Landmarks Osaka City Central Public Hall
The brick building with a bronze doom roof was compelted in 1918. It's a symbol of Osaka City.
Naniwa Ward, Osaka City
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Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower
Tennoji Ward, Osaka City
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Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji was first built in 593 and is regarded as the first Buddhist in Japan.
Abeno Harukas
Japan's tallest skycraper at 300m.
Abeno Ward, Osaka City
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Abeno Shrine
The Shinto shrine was founded in 1882 and one of 15 Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration.
Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City
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Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine
This is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. Japan's envoys prayed for protection before sailing to China during the Sui and Tang Dynasties period in China.
Suminoe no Tsu
Japan's oldest port. It is Japan's link to ancient silk raod and where the Buddhism entered Janapn.
