Discover Osaka

The imposing castle, built in the 16th century with its striking golden ornamentation, was once one of the most powerful fortresses in Japan and today houses a museum on the history of legendary warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The lively entertainment district of Dōtonbori along the canal of the same name is known for its oversized, illuminated advertising signs like the running Glico Man and is considered the culinary center for takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

The covered market Kuromon Ichiba, also called “Osaka's kitchen,” gathers countless stalls along about 600 meters selling fresh fish, wagyu beef and street food for immediate consumption on site.

The two towers of the futuristic Umeda Sky Building are connected by a floating observation deck, offering one of the most spectacular 360-degree views over the entire Osaka skyline.

The Shinkansen high-speed train connects Tokyo with Osaka in about two and a half hours directly into the center. Kansai International Airport also serves numerous Asian destinations and lies about an hour from the center.

The imposing castle, built in the 16th century with its striking golden ornamentation, was once one of the most powerful fortresses in Japan and today houses a museum on the history of legendary warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The lively entertainment district of Dōtonbori along the canal of the same name is known for its oversized, illuminated advertising signs like the running Glico Man and is considered the culinary center for takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

The covered market Kuromon Ichiba, also called “Osaka's kitchen,” gathers countless stalls along about 600 meters selling fresh fish, wagyu beef and street food for immediate consumption on site.