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The ancient Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine of Osaka is one of the most important shrines around Osaka and setting for the Hatsumode festival.

Kuromon market (黒門市場), or Kuromon Ichiba is the largest public market hall in Osaka, open daily for shopping and some of the best street food in Kansai.

Namba is one of Osaka’s most vibrant and dazzling districts and a great place to experience the wonders of contemporary Japan.

Futuristic and glamorous, Osaka’s Umeda district features some of the city’s most spectacular landmarks and is packed with places to shop, eat and explore.

Step back in time with a visit to Shinsekai and experience the best of retro futuristic Osaka street life.

Osaka’s neon-lit Dotonbori area is a feast for the senses and one of Japan’s most famous and iconic districts.

Denden Town is the Akihabara of Osaka, here you'll find everything related to anime, electronics, gadgets, music and Otaku culture.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the best aquariums in Japan, dazzling guests with 30,000 marine animals from across the Pacific Rim.

Toji Temple is a can’t-miss attraction in Kyoto, being an ancient temple on UNESCO’s world heritage list with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.

The Umeda Sky Building is one of the best places in Osaka for tourists to go to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the city.