10 Places to Go in Osaka, Japan. 1. Osaka Castle 2. Shinsekai 3. Umeda Sky Building 4. Dotonbori 5. Namba 6. Namba Yasaka Shrine 7. Shitennoji Temple 8. Katsuoji Temple 9. Banpaku Park 10. Minoh Falls #osaka #japantravel #osakajapan #osakatravel #osakatrip #japan #japantrip #osakaplaces
Attraction
Osaka Castle
Historical place
4.4
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
Shin Sekai "New World"
Attraction
4.1
Bustling, colorful district created in 1912 with a 103-m tower, restaurants & souvenir shops.
Umeda Sky Building
Landmark
4.3
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
Namba Yasaka Shrine
Place of worship
4.4
Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.
Shitennoji
Place of worship
4.3
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
Katsuoji
Place of worship
4.4
Centuries-old Buddhist temple & gardens known for fall colors & thousands of red Daruma dolls.
Minoh Falls
Attraction
4.3
33-m. waterfall amid deciduous trees, with a modest hike & plentiful seating at the base.
Activity/Tour
Osaka Castle Admission Ticket
Activity
Place
Dotonbori
Landmark
Namba
Landmark
Energetic district featuring an array of bars, boutiques & restaurants, plus entertainment options.