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Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.
Osaka has many museums, art galleries and a world-class aquarium. Visitors planning to see multiple museums around Osaka and Kyoto should consider the Kansai Grutto Pass. The pass provides free or discounted admission to around 50 museums and galleries in the Kansai Region and costs 1200 yen for a paper ticket or 1100 yen for a digital ticket.
The entire Osaka Castle Park covers about two square kilometers with lots of green space, sport facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall) and a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park is one of Osaka's most popular hanami spots during the cherry blossom season, which usually takes place in late March and/or early April.
Located around Namba Station, Minami (ミナミ, "South") is one of Osaka 's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other ...
Tenma (天満) is a neighborhood to the east of Osaka 's Kita district. The area is best known for being the home of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, from which the neighborhood got its name, and the Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street. The area is also renowned for its bustling nightlife quarter. Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street claims to be the longest in ...
Hours and Fees. Osaka 's shopping facilities vary in their opening hours and closing days. However, most shops are open by 10:00 or 11:00 and close between 19:00 and 21:00. Most shops remain open on national holidays and Sundays. Widespread closures occur only on January 1.
By Hankyu Railway. Direct. 40 min. ¥ 410. frequent departures. Limited express trains on the Hankyu Kyoto Line get you from Osaka-Umeda Station (next to JR Osaka Station) to Karasuma and Kyoto-Kawaramachi stations in central Kyoto in roughly 40 minutes and for 410 yen. They are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Minoo Park starts a short walk north of Hankyu Minoo Station. From Umeda in central Osaka, take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Hankyu Umeda Station to Ishibashi handai-mae Sation (15 minutes) and transfer to the Hankyu Minoo Line to Minoo Station (5 minutes). The entire one way trip takes about 25 minutes, costs 280 yen and is not covered by ...
By Kintetsu Railway. Direct. 30-40 min. ¥ 680 - 1,300. multiple trains/hour. By limited express, the one way trip from Osaka-Namba Station to Nara (Kintetsu Nara Station) takes about 30 minutes and costs 1200-1300 yen. By express, it takes just a few minutes longer, but costs only 680 yen.
Open in 2018, just a minute's walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Feel Osaka Yu offers shared dormitory rooms and private rooms. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided. Guests can conveniently go shopping at the nearby America Village. Osaka Castle is a 5-train ride from the property, while Umeda is a 6-minute train ride away.
