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With a population of 2.5 million, Osaka is Japan's third largest and second most important city. 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.
In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose Osaka as the location for his castle, and the city may have become Japan's capital if Tokugawa Ieyasu had not terminated the Toyotomi lineage after Hideyoshi's death and moved his government to distant Edo (Tokyo).
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Attractions
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Central Osaka
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One of Japan's most impressive aquariums.
User rating: 84/100 (232 votes)
Visited by: 384 users
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Southern downtown of Osaka.
User rating: 83/100 (366 votes)
Visited by: 617 users
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One of the oldest temples in Japan.
User rating: 82/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 77 users
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Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
User rating: 82/100 (51 votes)
Visited by: 108 users
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Reconstruction of the large castle.
User rating: 79/100 (489 votes)
Visited by: 810 users
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Northern downtown of Osaka.
User rating: 77/100 (329 votes)
Visited by: 568 users
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Well done museum about the city's history.
User rating: 69/100 (11 votes)
Visited by: 21 users
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Interactive museum about science.
User rating: 83/100 (7 votes)
Visited by: 10 users
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Art exhibitions from Japan and overseas.
User rating: 80/100 (6 votes)
Visited by: 16 users
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Venue for Japanese puppet theater plays.
User rating: 79/100 (44 votes)
Visited by: 84 users
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Skyscraper with observation deck.
User rating: 79/100 (238 votes)
Visited by: 416 users
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Museum about the horrors of World War II.
User rating: 78/100 (50 votes)
Visited by: 95 users
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New distrcits built on man-made islands.
User rating: 74/100 (38 votes)
Visited by: 65 users
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Nostalgia evoking district around Tsutenkaku.
User rating: 72/100 (12 votes)
Visited by: 25 users
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Side Trips from Osaka
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For over 1000 years the capital of Japan.
User rating: 97/100 (1035 votes)
Visited by: 1924 users
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Atmospheric temple mountain.
User rating: 94/100 (105 votes)
Visited by: 174 users
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Japan's first permanent capital.
User rating: 91/100 (627 votes)
Visited by: 1104 users
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Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
User rating: 87/100 (403 votes)
Visited by: 729 users
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Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort.
User rating: 86/100 (28 votes)
Visited by: 53 users
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Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
User rating: 79/100 (351 votes)
Visited by: 664 users
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Accommodation
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Search a Hotel in Osaka:
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Sponsored Listings:
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ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka
Experience ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, formally known as ANA Hotel Osaka, in Osaka starting October 1st 2008.
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Japan Osaka Ryokan Association
For business or pleasure, search by area for the perfect traditional Japanese ryokan to match your Osaka accommodation needs.
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Hotel Wakamizu
A luxury ryokan in Takarazuka Onsen, 25min from Osaka. Offering soothing hot spring baths and delicious Japanese food.
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Weekly Mansion Osaka
Furnished apartments in the middle of downtown Osaka for short and extended stays. Free In-Room Broadband.
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Kaneyoshi Ryokan
A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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Osaka Yamatoya Honten
Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen.
Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka.
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Tours and Packages
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Osaka Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Osaka and surroundings.
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Travel Community
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Popularity of Osaka:
Users who have been to Osaka: 1416
Most visited: Ranked 3rd out of 113 destinations
Ratings for Osaka:
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japan-guide.com Rating:
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User Rating (by 781 users):
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