55 Sights in Osaka, Japan (with Map and Images)
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Shitennō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ōsaka, Japan. It is also known as Arahaka-ji, Nanba-ji, or Mitsu-ji. The temple is sometimes regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest officially-administered temple in Japan, although the temple complex and buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries, with the last reconstruction taking place in 1963. It is the head temple of the Wa Sect of Buddhism.
Tsūtenkaku , owned by Tsūtenkaku Kanko Co., Ltd. , is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. Its total height is 82 m; the main observation deck is at a height of 68 m.
Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
4. Naniwa Palace Site
Naniwa Palace (南波宮, Naniwa no Miya) was the palace of Emperor Ōjin and Namba Okuma Shrine from the late Yayoi period to the Kofun period. Namba Takatsu Palace, the imperial palace of Emperor Nintoku, the chief of Wakoku and the founder of the Kawachi dynasty, who was called Ōkimi. Since then, from the Asuka period to the Nara period, the capital returned to Namba (present-day Osaka City) and it is an ancient palace built in the current Hōenzakabe, the capital of Japan, the ancient capital, and the capital of the capital. The imperial capital for about 150 years from 645 to 793. The structure that clearly defined the emperor's residence, politics, and ceremonial place was the first Namba Palace, and later palaces were also adopted. In addition, it is said that the use of the national name Japan and era name began from Namba Palace, and Emperor Kotoku issued a reformation resignation, and in Article 2 of it, Namba Palace was the first capital of Japan as the first Shukyo master. The theory that Emperor Nintoku's Namba Takatsu Palace, who was called the Great King, was also located around the Namba Palace is considered to be the most powerful theory. In addition, the Nambamiya site is designated as a national historic site.
5. Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey in 4K3D
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a motion-based dark ride located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-themed areas of Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida; Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California; Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan; and Universal Studios Beijing in Beijing, China. The ride takes guests through scenes and environments in and around Hogwarts Castle from the Harry Potter series of books and films. Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative, described the ride as an in-depth look at the world of Harry Potter, which utilizes never-before-seen technology which transforms "the theme park experience as you know it". The ride first opened at Islands of Adventure with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on June 18, 2010; subsequent versions opened at Universal Studios Japan on July 15, 2014, at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, and at Universal Studios Beijing on September 20, 2021.
6. Osaka Museum of History
Osaka Museum of History opened in Chūō-ku, Ōsaka, Japan in 2001. The project architects were César Pelli & Associates and Nihon Sekkei. It is adjoined by an atrium to the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center, which was designed by the same architects and built at the same time. The former Osaka City Museum closed earlier the same year. Over four floors, the displays tell the history of the city from the time of the Former Naniwa Palace, located in the area now occupied by the museum. Remains of a warehouse, walls, and water supply facilities for the palace are also on view in the basement. In 2005, the collection numbered some 100,000 objects. By 2016, it had grown to 138,595 objects, while a further 17,632 items were on deposit at the museum.
7. Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a computer-animated simulator ride attraction located at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, and Universal Studios Beijing, as well as upcoming to Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated film Despicable Me (2010) and its franchise, employing the use of 3D high-definition digital animation. While it is an opening day attraction in Beijing, it replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast in Florida, T2-3D: Battle Across Time in Hollywood, Back to the Future: The Ride in Japan and Madagascar: A Crate Adventure in Singapore.
8. ABC Hall
The Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation is a certified broadcasting holding company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Until March 31, 2018, it was a unified radio and television broadcaster serving in the Kansai region. On April 1, 2018, its radio and television broadcasting divisions were spun off into two subsidiaries, with Asahi Radio Broadcasting Corporation taking over the radio broadcasting business, and Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation took over television broadcasting.
9. 山本能楽堂
Yamashita Instinct Music Hall is Nengletang located in the central district of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and all its public welfare consortia. This three-story wooden building in the urban area has a real energy stage. On November 29th, 2006 (18th year of Heisei), the building was listed in the National Tangible Cultural Property Register. The highlight (audience) is the stands, and the pine trees on the mirror board come from Matsuno's pen of playing the wind.
10. Nakanoshima Park
The Nakanoshima Park is the first public park opened by Osaka in 1891, after its foundation as a city. It is located in Kita ward, on the Nakanoshima (中之島) sandbank, lying between Dōjima and Tosabori Rivers. The 11 hectare park houses public facilities such as Osaka Central Public Hall, Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library and Museum of Oriental Ceramics. It also holds a rose garden. The City Hall of Osaka building is located on its west end.
11. Catholic Tamatsukuri Church
The Great Sacred Hall of Catholic Jade Church in the Central District of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (Catedral Santa Maria, Osaka) is the Great Sacred Hall of Jade in the Central District of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Because it is the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Osaka (Catedral), it is called "Osaka Catedral". The saint commemorated by the church is "Santa Maria without original sin".
12. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Housing (Osaka Municipal Housing Museum), nicknamed "Osaka Living Konjakukan" (Osaka Living Konjakukan), is a public museum dedicated to the history and culture of urban living in Osaka City. It exhibits materials and models of residences in the city from the late Edo period to the postwar period. It is located in the Osaka Municipal Housing Information Center Building.
13. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - The Ride 4K3D
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is a motion-based 3D dark ride at the Islands of Adventure, Orlando and Universal Studios Japan, Osaka theme parks, based on the Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man. Built for Islands of Adventure's opening in 1999, it is a hybrid ride combining special roving motion vehicles with 3D projection, elaborate physical sets, and practical and tactile effects.
14. NMB48 Theatre
NMB48 is a Japanese idol group that debuted in 2011 as the second sister group to AKB48, produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NMB48 is named after the Namba district in Osaka city of Osaka Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NMB48 Theater, which is located in the basement of the Yes-Namba Building in Namba, Osaka. The group has sold over 9 million CDs in Japan.
15. 六大院
The Sixth Courtyard is a temple located in Baicha Town, Tennoji District, Osaka City. The mountain number is Koyasan, Osaka. Takano Mountain Zhenyanzong Biegben Mountain. Koyama King Kong talks about Osaka headquarters. This deity is an immovable king and a master of Dharma. As a special hospital, Kongkong Temple is located in Temple River, Dadong City, Osaka Prefecture.
16. Shoman-in; Aizen-do
Shōman-in (勝鬘院) is a temple of the Japanese sect located in Tennoji Ward, Osaka. The mountain number is Araryōsan. The main son is Aizen Meioh. It is also called Aizendo. Shitennoji Betsuin. The first temple of the 17 sacred sites of Aizen in the West Country. Shingon Esoteric Kyo Katsukin-ryu Nemoto Dojo. Tahoto is the oldest wooden structure in Osaka City.
17. 杭全神社
Kumata Jinja (杭全神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Hiranomiya-cho, Hirano-ku, Osaka. The former company is a prefectural shrine. He is revered as the clan god of the Sakagami clan and the clan god of Hirano Township. The summer festival (Hirano Danjiri Festival) is held every year from July 11 to 14, and driving on nearby National Route 25 is restricted.
18. 淀川神社
Dianchuan Shrine is a shrine located in Maoma Town, Dushima District, Osaka City. In 1953 (the 28th year of Showa), the 15th Shrine, which sacrificed the old friend Lecun God, and the gods of the Bata Grand Shrine (Bata Shrine), which sacrificed the old Maoma Village God, were set up in the courtyard of the 15th Shrine in the form of joint sacrifice.
19. 山内ビル
Yamauchi Building is a historical building located in Tosabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka. It is a reinforced concrete four-story building with Spanish brown tiles. The official name is "Kaori Yamauchi Law and Patent Office" Currently, the plate part of the word "incense" has disappeared for some reason due to the deterioration of the building.
20. Osaka-jō Hall
Osaka-jō Hall is a multi-purpose arena located in the Kyōbashi area of Osaka, Japan. The hall opened in 1983 and can seat up to 16,000 people. Built on a site area of 36,351 square meters, part of its form uses stone walls, modeled after those of the Castle and it won the Osaka Urban Scenery Architects Prize Special Award in 1984.
21. 瑞松寺
Ruisong Temple is located in Dongdianchuan District, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The mountain number is Tear Pool Mountain. The tear pool mountain in the mountain took place in Kamakura era, which is said to be due to the story that Ping Jingqing killed his uncle by mistake and washed his blood knife in the pond because of tears.
22. Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is an augmented reality dark ride that serves as the anchor attraction of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood, with upcoming versions in Universal Studios Singapore and Universal's Epic Universe. The ride is primarily based on the Mario Kart 8 video game.
23. Sumiyoshi Taisha
Sumiyoshi-taisha (住吉大社), also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. However, the oldest shrine that enshrines the Sumiyoshi sanjin, the three Sumiyoshi kami, is the Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata.
24. The Symphony Hall
The Symphony Hall is located in Oyodo Minami 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and was built as part of Asahi Broadcasting's 30th anniversary commemoration project, and is the first hall dedicated to classical music concerts in Japan. It has received high praise both in Japan and abroad in terms of acoustics.
25. 寂光寺
Jakkōji Temple (寂光寺) is a Nichiren Buddhist nunnery located in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka. The official name is Baolinzanpukenin Shakoji Temple. Also known as Eguchi no Kimido, it is known for the songs of Eguchi no Kimi (妙女) and Saigyōhōshi. The former main mountain is Tanimachi Myokyoji Temple. Seishi Hōen.
26. HanjoTei
Tianman Tianshen Fanchang Pavilion is a mailing seat located in Erding, Tianshen Bridge, Shibei District, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. One of the fixed seats of Luoyu above, performances of various arts such as cross talk and folk songs centered on Luoyu have been held for several days. Known as "Fanchang Pavilion".
27. 比売許曽神社
Bimai Xu Zeng Shrine is a shrine located in Dongcheng District, Osaka City. The old community is a village community. It is one of the discussion clubs of "Bimai Xu Zeng Shrine in Dongsheng County, Tianjin (next photo Bimai Shrine)" (the other club is Gaojin Palace Photography Society Bimai Ancient Zeng Shrine).
28. 綿業会館
The Cotton Industry Hall is a Renaissance-style historical building located in Semba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Stand facing the Sankyu Bridge. It was designated as a national important cultural property on December 25, 2003, and was certified as an industrial modernization heritage in 2007.
29. Goryo Jinja Shrine
Yuling Shrine is a shrine located in Awaji Town, Central District, Osaka City. The old company is a government agency. In addition, the plaque of the front archway is marked as Royal Spirit Palace. In addition, although the company is called Royal Spirit Shrine, it has nothing to do with Royal Spirit belief.
30. Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan
Osaka Cultural Museum Tempozan (大阪Cultural Museum Tempozan Tenpozan) is an art museum located in Tempozan Harbor Village in Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The name was changed from "Suntory Museum" in February 2013, and Suntory has not been involved in its operation since 2011 (Heisei 23).
31. Syoten-Ryokokuinn
Yokokuyama is a temple of the East Temple True Word Sect located in Fukushima District, Osaka City. The mountain is Ruyi Mountain. This deity must meet Avalokitesvara and Avalokitesvara on 11 sides (the Great Sage rejoices in heaven). People are familiar with the name of Pujiang Shengtian.
32. American Village
Amerikamura is a sizable retail and entertainment area near Shinsaibashi in the Chūō-ku district of Osaka, Japan. It is usually referred to by locals as "Ame-mura". Amerikamura is an area stretching from Nagahori Street to Dotombori, located in the west side of the Shinsaibashi station.
33. Isshinji
Isshin-ji (一心寺) is a Pure Land Buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan. Starting in the Meiji period, thirteen images have been formed, each incorporating the ashes of tens of thousands of devotees. The annual burial ceremony on 21 April in turn draws tens of thousands of worshippers.
34. 應典院
Ōten-in (應典院) is a temple of the Jodo sect Chion-in located in Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. When it was first built, it was the head of the tower that was opened as a retreat place for the Oath Honor Resident, which is the third generation of Dairenji Temple.
35. Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts
The Osaka Prefectural Kamigata Performing Arts Museum (大阪県上performing arts museum, commonly known as Wacha Kamigata) is a collection and preservation facility for materials related to Kamigata performing arts located in Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka. Opened in 1996.
36. Osaka Shochiku‑za
Matsutake Block in Osaka (Matsutake Block in Osaka) is a Japanese theater located in Dotonbori, Central District, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Operated by Matsutake Co., Ltd. In addition, this theater is not included in the five drama huts "Dotonbori Five" in the Edo period.
37. Tennoji Zoo
Tennōji Zoo (天王寺動物園) is a 11-hectare (27-acre) zoo located at Tennōji Park in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan, opened on January 1, 1915. It is the third zoo to be built in Japan and is located southwest of the Shitennō-ji temple, the first Buddhist temple in Japan.
38. 法清寺
Faqing Temple is a Rilianzong Temple located in Zenggenqi, Shibei District, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. The mountain name is Guangzhi Mountain. Old Benshan is Benman Temple in Kyoto, which is the edge of learning from the law (Longyuan Club). Commonly known as a rare temple.
39. 本傳寺
Benchuan Temple is a Rilianzong Temple located in Huo Wo No CHO, Shibei District, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. The mountain number is Gaozhao Mountain. The old Benshan country became the national temple of Dabenshan (six gates), which was close to learning from the law.
40. Yoshimoto Manzai Theatre
Yoshimoto Crosstalk Theater is a funny theater that opened on December 1, 2014, located thousands of days ago in the central district of Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. It is located opposite South Gran Moon, on the 5th floor of YES-NAMBA Building. Known as Mangaiji.
41. 日本工芸館
The Japan Crafts Museum is a museum located in Naniwa-ku, Osaka that aims to preserve, nurture and disseminate traditional folk crafts. It was established in 1950 by Chuichi Miyake as a base for the activities of the Osaka branch of the Japan Mingei Association.
42. 南岳山 舎利尊勝寺
Sariri Zunsheng Temple is a temple of Phellodendron amurense located at 2-36, Dingmu, Sariri Temple, Shengye District, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Commonly known as Sarira Temple (Sarira Temple), it is also the place name of Shengye District (Sarira Temple).
43. Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park is a public urban park and historical site situated at Osaka-Jō in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. It lies on the south of the Ōkawa and occupies a large area in the center of the city of Osaka. This park is the second largest park in the city.
44. Aleph Osaka Training Center
Aleph , formerly Aum Shinrikyo , is a Japanese doomsday cult founded by Shoko Asahara in 1987. It carried out the deadly Tokyo subway sarin attack in 1995 and was found to have been responsible for the Matsumoto sarin attack the previous year.
45. 心眼寺
Xinyan Temple is a pure land temple located in Tennoji District, Osaka City. The mountain number is Zhentian Mountain. This deity is Amitabha Buddha. The temple pattern is the same as the real Tian family pattern, both of which are six pence.
46. Kiyomizudera
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) is a Japanese sect temple located in Rein-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka. The mountain number is Mt. Arisu. The main statue is the eleven-sided thousand-armed Kanseon Bodhisattva. A branch of the Shitennoji Temple.
47. 生國魂神社行宮
Ikukunitama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tennōji-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Its main festival is held annually on September 9. It was formerly an imperial shrine of the first rank in the Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines.
48. Fujita Art Museum
The Fujita Art Museum is one of the largest private collections in the Kansai region. The collection was assembled by Fujita Denzaburō and his descendants. It was installed in a storehouse on the family property in Osaka.
49. 鷹合神社
Takaai Shrine (鷹合神社, Takaai-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Takaai, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The official name is Sobi Son-jinja Shrine. The former shrine is a village shrine.
50. Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the Shinto kami ('god') Inari. Its construction can be traced to 12 BCE, and Inari was enshrined there by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 1580s to protect Osaka Castle.
51. Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art is an art museum located in Nakanoshima 4-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka. It collects, stores and exhibits modern art from the late 19th century to the present day of the 21st century.
52. 長久寺
Chōkyū-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Chuo-ku, Osaka. The mountain number is Mt. Daien. The main statue is one tower and two sons. It enshrines the Fukurokuju of the Seven Lucky Gods of Osaka.
53. 西村捨三翁
Nishimura Sutezō was a Japanese businessman and politician. He was a veteran of the Boshin War. He was the fourth Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (1883–1886) and the sixth Governor of Osaka (1889–1891).
54. 法性寺
Hosei Temple is the Rilianzong Temple located in Zhongsi, Central District, Osaka City. The mountain is as real as a mountain. The old mountain is Miaojue Temple in Kyoto, and the tide is based on the law.
55. Oe-jinja Shrine
Dajiang Shrine is located in Sunset Hill Town, Tennoja District, Osaka City (Sunset Hill Area. Former Tennoja North Village, part of Tennoja Village, Dongcheng County). The old society is a rural society.
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