Profile of Osaka

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Osaka as a tourist destination

Osaka is the central business hub in western Japan and has been at the heart of Japanese culture and economy for hundreds of years. With a perfect mix of traditional and popular culture, a stay in Osaka will provide you with unforgettable memories.

Osaka - A city of water and greenery

Osaka is filled with recreation spaces with water and greenery, including the Osaka Castle Park, Utsubo Park, Expo Commemoration Park and Nakanoshima Park and its riversides.

Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
Utsubo Park
Utsubo Park

The largest shopping area in Western Japan

The area around the JR Osaka Station has been recreated as a representative shopping area of Western Japan. Furthermore, there is a concentration of youth fashion and eating houses in the area around Midosuji, which is the main street in Osaka City, and the popular and famous tourist spot of Dotonbori, with its lines of bright neon signs.

Osaka Station City
Osaka Station City
Dotonbori
Dotonbori
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Go on day trips to see the World Heritage sites in Kansai

Day trips are possible from Osaka to the World Heritage in Kansai which is located in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama and Hyogo.
There are a wide variety of ways to spend the days off.

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