Guidebook for Osaka

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Guidebook for Osaka

Sightseeing

Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, taking in its beautiful pagoda, famous turtle pond and tranquil grounds. Hosts a fantastic flea market on the 21st of each month.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
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Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, taking in its beautiful pagoda, famous turtle pond and tranquil grounds. Hosts a fantastic flea market on the 21st of each month.
The oldest Shinto shrine in Osaka
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Ikutama Jinja
13-9 Ikutamachō
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The oldest Shinto shrine in Osaka
Surrounding this Osaka landmark is the largest green space in the city - a great place to see cherry blossom in early April
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Surrounding this Osaka landmark is the largest green space in the city - a great place to see cherry blossom in early April
Come at night to experience the bright lights and lively atmosphere of the most famous street in Osaka!
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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Come at night to experience the bright lights and lively atmosphere of the most famous street in Osaka!

Food Scene

Cute cafe near the apartment
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スリーズ
5-20 Ikutamamaemachi
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Cute cafe near the apartment
The foodie paradise of Shinsekai surrounds this landmark tower. Be sure to pop into Daruma to try their famous kushikatsu (deep-fried breaded skewers)
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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The foodie paradise of Shinsekai surrounds this landmark tower. Be sure to pop into Daruma to try their famous kushikatsu (deep-fried breaded skewers)
Kuromon Market (黒門市場) is a great place to try real Osakan street food and enjoy a slice of local life
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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Kuromon Market (黒門市場) is a great place to try real Osakan street food and enjoy a slice of local life
Local restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
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Momiji
9-19 Ikutamachō
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Local restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
Delicious udon noodles close to the Eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
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Tsurutontan Soemoncho
3-17 Souemonchō
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Delicious udon noodles close to the Eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
Iconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...
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ふるさと
1-chōme-4-23 Dekijima
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Iconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...

Essentials

This 24-hour convenience store is a 1-min walk from the apartment and sells a great range of snacks, drinks, ready meals and more!
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7-Eleven
3-chōme-8-6 Kawarayamachi
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This 24-hour convenience store is a 1-min walk from the apartment and sells a great range of snacks, drinks, ready meals and more!
Fresh is open 9:30-22:00 and stocks a wide range of high-quality groceries
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Fresh
1-37 Rokumantaichō
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Fresh is open 9:30-22:00 and stocks a wide range of high-quality groceries

Shopping

The tallest skyscraper in Japan offers stunning views of Osaka
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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The tallest skyscraper in Japan offers stunning views of Osaka
Q's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
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Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji
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Q's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
This multi-storey shopping center has a great range of stores - the building is noted for its innovative design which features a rooftop garden
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka
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This multi-storey shopping center has a great range of stores - the building is noted for its innovative design which features a rooftop garden
Chic and popular new shopping complex north of Osaka station
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
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Chic and popular new shopping complex north of Osaka station
Shopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo and Muji
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Uehommachi YUFURA
6-chōme-5-13 Uehonmachi
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Shopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo and Muji

Entertainment & Activities

A fun day out for all the family at this fantastic theme park, famous for attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Spiderman and Jurassic Park
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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A fun day out for all the family at this fantastic theme park, famous for attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Spiderman and Jurassic Park
Come face to face with dolphins, penguins and an enormous whale shark at one of the largest aquariums in the world
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Come face to face with dolphins, penguins and an enormous whale shark at one of the largest aquariums in the world

Parks & Nature

A large green space that is home to Tennoji Zoo, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and a classical Japanese garden
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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A large green space that is home to Tennoji Zoo, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and a classical Japanese garden

Arts & Culture

Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater featuring meter-tall puppets
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National Bunraku-teater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi
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Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater featuring meter-tall puppets
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
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Osaka City Art Museum
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Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
Each floor introduces a different Period in Osaka's 1,400-year history
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Osaka Museum of History
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Each floor introduces a different Period in Osaka's 1,400-year history