Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #16 in Osaka, Japan

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.

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Yamamoto no Gagakudo is a Noh theater located in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, and a public interest incorporated foundation that owns and operates it. Since the building has a full-fledged Noh stage inside a three-story wooden building in the urban area, it was registered as a national registered tangible cultural property on November 29, 2006 (Heisei 18). From 2011 to 2014, as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' "Project for the Public Utilization of Important Buildings, etc.," large-scale renovation work was carried out, including seismic reinforcement work, equipment work, and sanitary work, and the functions of the facility were enhanced such as the use of color LED stage lighting and floor heating throughout the building. Although it is an old building, the latest technology has been added, and it has been reborn as a unique space where a modern space confronts a building engraved with the shadows of history. The concept of the renovation is an "open Noh theater". The highlight (audience seats) is the pier seats, which are equipped with "folding chairs" proposed by Junzo Yoshimura, one of Japan's leading architects, and are wheelchair accessible. The pine on the mirror plate is made by the brush of Kanade Matsuno.

Wikipedia: 山本能楽堂 (JA)

The Osaka Contemporary Art Center is an art gallery in Osaka, Japan, administered by Osaka Prefecture.

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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.

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NHK Hall is a part of the NHK Osaka, located in Otemae, Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. Its address is 4-1-20, Chūō-ku, Osaka, 540-8501. This facility has a capacity of 1,417 seats.

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Naniwa-no-Miya was the palace of Emperor Ojin during the late Yayoi period to the Kofun period, located in Naniwa Okuma. It was the residence of Emperor Nintoku, the leader of the Yamato state known as the Great King and the founder of the Kawachi dynasty, at Naniwa Takatsu-no-Miya. From the Asuka period to the Nara period, the capital returned to Naniwa (present-day Osaka) and an ancient palace was built around Hoenzaka. It served as the imperial capital for about 150 years from 645 to 793. Naniwa-no-Miya was the first to have a clear structure for the emperor's residence, politics, and ceremonial activities, which was later adopted by subsequent palaces. It is said that the use of the country name Japan and the era name began at Naniwa-no-Miya, where Emperor Kōtoku issued the Edict of Reform, designating Naniwa-no-Miya as Japan's first capital in Article 2. The theory that Naniwa Takatsu-no-Miya, the residence of Emperor Nintoku, was also located in the vicinity of Naniwa-no-Miya is considered the most credible. The site is designated as a national historic site.

Wikipedia: 難波宮 (JA)

Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi–Momoyama period.

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The Osaka International Peace Center , also known as Peace Osaka , is a peace museum established in August 1991 based in the city of Osaka, Japan. It focuses on the destruction of the city during World War II and the broader themes of the tragedy of war and the importance of peace. It is funded by Osaka city and Osaka Prefecture.

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Osaka Castle Music Hall is an outdoor music hall located in Osaka Castle Park in the Chuo Ward of Osaka City.

Wikipedia: 大阪城音楽堂 (JA)

Hōkoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. It is one of several Toyokuni shrines built in honor of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is part of the Osaka Castle Park.

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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.

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