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[2025 Edition] Popular sightseeing spots ranking in Osaka! best 30

[2025 Edition] Popular sightseeing spots ranking in Osaka! best 30

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Category: 歴史｜絶景
Area: Osaka

Welcome to Osaka, Japan's vibrant "Kitchen City"! Famous for incredible food and lively districts like Dotonbori. Discover historic sites, entertainment, and countless popular spots for an unforgettable trip.

One of Japan's three greatest castles, Osaka Castle (大阪城)
One of the three greatest castles in Japan is Osaka Castle
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Whale sharks are popular! The world's largest aquarium
Kaiyukan is known as one of the world's largest aquariums, and is popular for its whale sharks that swim leisurely in the giant tank. Its unique exhibits themed on the Pacific Ocean provide an excitin
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Dotonbori is full of food (道頓堀)
Kuidaore no Dotonbori is a popular name for Dotonbori, the downtown area of Osaka, as a place known for its abundant restaurants and gourmet food while eating.
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Japan's tallest building! Abeno Harukas
It is the tallest building in Japan with a height of 300 meters located at Osaka Abenobashi Station in Osaka City.
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Settsu Province Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Located in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, this historic shrine is the Ichinomiya of Settsu Province. Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines across the country, and is a power spot
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Osaka's kitchen! Kuromon Market (黒門市場)
Kuromon Market is a market (shopping street) located in Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City. A historic market that dates back to the 17th century, it is also known as Osaka's kitchen. With around 150 s
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商店街
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Unique in the world! Osaka Shinsekai (新世界)
Shinsekai, Osaka, is symbolized by Tsutenkaku Tower and Janjan Yokocho. This is the classic tourist area of "Deep Osaka," where you can enjoy eating kushikatsu, strolling around the retro town, and
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Osaka Municipal Tennoji Zoo
Osaka Municipal Tennoji Zoo is the third oldest zoo in Japan, located in the center of Osaka. It is home to about 1,000 animals of 170 species, and is a relaxing spot where you can meet a variety of a
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動物園
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The Showa era! Tsutenkaku Tower (通天閣)
Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai is a symbol of Osaka's downtown area, exuding a Showa retro atmosphere. It is a popular tourist spot where you can get a panoramic view of the Osaka cityscape from the observat
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Osaka Living Past and Present Museum
The Osaka Living Museum is a facility located in Osaka City that provides an easy-to-understand experience of the Edo period, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.
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Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory
A landmark in Umeda, Osaka. A popular tourist spot where you can enjoy the spectacular night view from the 173m Floating Garden Observatory and the 360-degree skywalk. A classic date spot or sightseei
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EXPO'70 Commemorative Park Tower of the Sun
The Tower of the Sun in Expo Commemoration Park, designed by artist Taro Okamoto, is the symbol of the 1970 Osaka Expo. This work of art, which contains a powerful message for the future, continues to
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都市公園
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Prince Shotoku's Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji in Osaka City is a historic temple founded by Prince Shotoku.
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寺
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Osaka Science Museum
Osaka Science Museum is an experiential museum where you can learn about the mysteries of space and science while having fun. It has a large planetarium and a wide range of tactile exhibits, making it
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Osaka's Top 100 Japanese Waterfalls Minoo Falls
Minoo Falls is a 33-meter waterfall located in the mountains of Minoo City, Osaka Prefecture, and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. It is surrounded by beautiful nature througho
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滝
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Natural hot spring “Naniwa no Yu”
The natural hot spring "Naniwa no Yu" is a popular day-trip hot spring facility located in Kita Ward, Osaka City.
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Living museum “NIFREL”
NIFREL is an indoor aquarium and zoo facility produced by the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in Expo Park. It is a beautiful facility reminiscent of an art museum, and is a unique, new type of museum that tr
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An oasis in the city! Namba Parks
A complex filled with greenery in the middle of the city. Not only is it great for shopping and dining, but the rooftop garden, "Parks Garden," is a true urban oasis.
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Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda is an instant noodle museum located in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture.
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God of learning “Osaka Tenmangu”
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City. There is a Daishogun Shrine that Kanko visited before heading to Dazaifu.
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Osaka City Museum of Natural History
The Osaka Museum of Natural History in Nagai Park is home to famous exhibits such as dinosaur and whale skeletons and a model of a Naumann's elephant, making it the perfect place for a rainy day famil
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Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社)
Famous for its "Lion Hall," where a giant lion opens its mouth, this shrine is a popular power spot and photo spot within walking distance of Namba Station.
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is a thriving business
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is a shrine located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. Toka Ebisu, which enshrines the god Ebisu, known as the god of business prosperity, is held from January 9th to 11th every year and
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神社
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Gyutan no Lemon Osaka
Shinjuku Yakiniku Gyutan no Lemon Osaka Main Store opened in September 2024 as the Osaka branch of Shinjuku Yakiniku Gyutan no Lemon, a highly popular thick-sliced beef tongue yakiniku specialty res
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Yoshimoto Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater (NGK)
NGK, the comedy hall of Namba. Yoshimoto Shinkigeki and manzai are performed every day, and with a large theater with 858 seats and a great souvenir shop, it's a classic Osaka sightseeing spot.
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551 Horai Main Store
551 Horai Main Branch is a Chinese restaurant located in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. It is known for its pork buns, a specialty of Osaka.
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Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae Main Store
Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka Sennichimae Main Branch is a famous takoyaki shop within walking distance of Namba Station. The outside is fragrant and the inside is soft, making it a classic spot for eating
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Matchmaking! Tsuyu no Tenjin Shrine
Tsuyu no Tenjinsha is a historic shrine located in the Umeda area of Osaka City that is said to have been founded over 1,300 years ago.
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Nakanoshima Park
Nakanoshima Park is a waterside oasis in the heart of Osaka. It is a popular tourist spot with a rose garden and rows of stately modern architecture, where you can enjoy the night view, strolls, and r
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芝生
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Uncle Rikuro's store Namba main store
Uncle Rikuro's Namba Main Store is a Western-style confectionery shop located in Namba, Osaka City, famous for its fluffy and jiggly freshly baked cheesecakes.
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ケーキ
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