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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.
The Osaka Bay Area is a collection of young city districts on man-made waterfront islands and peninsulas, built to accommodate Osaka's sprawling growth. The districts host a variety of tourist attractions, such as museums, theme parks, observatories and shopping centers. Osaka's domestic and international port facilities are also found in the area.
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.
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 ...
Located in Osaka and with Tempozan Ferris Wheel reachable within 500 metres, HOTEL SAILS provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City is 5.8 km away and Universal Studios Japan is 6 km from the hotel.
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.
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 ...
Osaka Station (大阪駅, Ōsaka-eki) is a major railway station in Osaka 's Umeda district (also known as Kita) that is served by a large number of local and interregional trains, but not the shinkansen which stop at Shin-Osaka Station. The formerly dark and cramped station underwent extensive renovation works and was reborn in 2011 as Osaka ...
Experiences. Located in the southeast of central Osaka, the Tennoji (天王寺, Tennōji) and neighboring Abeno districts are home to Abeno Harukas, one of Japan's tallest skyscrapers. Tennoji Station is one of Osaka's largest transportation hubs, served by multiple JR and subway lines. Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station is just across the street.
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.
