Welcome To Osaka
Osaka
Formerly known as Naniwa, Osaka was Japan’s first capital and is the second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. Nicknamed “Tenka No Daidokoro”, meaning “Nation’s Kitchen”, Osaka is food lover’s paradise and is worth a visit to savour its delectable cuisine alone. The key sightseeing, their include:
Universal Studios
A popular themed park in Osaka opened in 2001.
Osaka Aquarium
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan located in Osaka’s bay area is home to 30,000 creatures and 620 species in all. Some of the key highlights here include whale sharks, rays, sea lions, and penguins.
Osaka Castle
One of Osaka’s most prominent landmark which became the symbol of Osaka and has 5 tiers and 8 floors. From the top, one can enjoy majestic views of Osaka City. In a lot of places, there are golden decorations.
Umeda Sky Building
This famous landmark of Osaka in Kita district is 173 meters tall and has observation facility at 39th, 40th and rooftop which offers 360 degrees panoramic view of entire Osaka City.
Dotonbori
One of Osaka’s major tourist hotspot which is filled with towering flashing neon signs, clubs, restaurants, bars which serves up local as well as internation cuisines.
