8 Best Things To Do in Osaka
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Osaka is one of the most famous cities in Japan and a popular tourist destination.
You would like to visit such a city, but what should you do in Osaka?
You may be anxious about such things, right?
But don't worry! Today, a local ninja will carefully select 8 attractive things you can do in Osaka.
- Enjoy the atmosphere of Osaka at “Dotonbori"
- Come to “Ninja Experience Cafe Osaka Dotonbori” and become a cool ninja!
- Enjoy the theme parks at “Universal Studios Japan”.
- See fish and relax at Kaiyukan
- Get up close to the symbol of Osaka! Osaka Castle
- Power up at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
- Learn about Osaka's history at the Osaka Museum of History
- Experience Osaka's unique food culture at Kuromon Ichiba market
1. Enjoy the atmosphere of Osaka at “Dotonbori"
Dotonbori is a downtown area in Osaka.
Here you will find Osaka's gourmet food such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
Large billboards throughout the shopping district symbolize Osaka.
A stroll through Dotonbori is a great way to experience the atmosphere of Osaka.
Dotonbori's official website
2. Come to “Ninja Cafe Osaka Dotonbori” and become a cool ninja!
Many people think of ninja when they think of Japan.
Here, you can dress up in special ninja clothes and experience training with shurikens and swords.
There is also special food, and the interior has a certain trick ……?
Let's become a ninja together!
Ninja Experience Cafe's official website
3. Enjoy the theme parks at “Universal Studios Japan”
Universal Studios Japan is one of the largest theme parks in Japan.
Visitors can enjoy attractions themed on Hollywood movies, cool Japanese animation, and video games.
The park also offers a wide variety of seasonal events.
A day at Universal Studios Japan is sure to be a memorable one.
Universal Studios Japan's official website
4. See fish and relax at Kaiyukan
Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums located in Osaka.
In the huge aquarium tank, visitors can observe whale sharks swimming gracefully up close.
The aquarium also offers a variety of hands-on programs, such as a stingray petting zoo.
Let yourself be healed by observing fish at Kaiyukan.
Kaiyukan's official website
5. Get up close to the symbol of Osaka! Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is one of the most iconic buildings in Osaka.
This castle allows visitors to enter the castle keep, which is a museum inside.
The top floor is an observation deck from which you can look out over the city of Osaka.
The surrounding area is also a park that you can enter for free, so it is definitely a good place to go for a walk.
Osaka Castle's official website
6. Power up at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is one of the most famous power spots in Japan.
You can enjoy the main shrine, designated as a national treasure, and beautiful bridges.
Among them, Gosho Gozen is said to give the five powers of physical strength, wisdom, wealth, good fortune, and longevity.
Why not visit if you want to increase your luck?
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine's official website
7. Learn about Osaka's history at the Osaka Museum of History
In ancient times, Osaka had a capital called “Naniwanomiya”.
At this museum, you can learn about the history of Osaka from the time of Naniwanomiya to the present day.
There is also a booth where visitors can wear ancient Japanese costumes.
If you have come all the way to Osaka, let's learn about the origins of Osaka.
Osaka Museum of History's official website
8. Experience Osaka's unique food culture at Kuromon Ichiba market
Kuromon Ichiba is located in the center of Osaka City and is known as “Osaka's Kitchen".
About 150 stores line the market, where visitors can enjoy a variety of foods such as fresh seafood, fruits, and sushi.
The market is lively and attracts many tourists.
It is a great place to experience Osaka's food culture.
We have a Ninja Blog article on Kuromon Market as well! Walk Around Kuromon Market for Best Food and Souvenirs
Kuromon Ichiba's official website
What are we?
We run Ninja Experience Cafe in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan.
Here you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture through experiencing ninja training.
Both adults and children are welcome to try their hand at defeating the ninja master inside the cafe.
The cafe is an indoor interactive zone, so it can be enjoyed even on rainy days.
If you are thinking "I want to be a real ninja too!” or interested in becoming a real ninja, please visit us.
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