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Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with more than 20 million inhabitants.


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1 - 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.

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2 - Osaka Castle

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.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Osaka

Looking for a full-day, private vehicle tour that covers top spots with a fun, knowledgeable, and truly fluent English speaker? You've found it. We show you Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shin-sekai, a view from high above, and more! Plus, get some local insight and interesting commentary at some of our other recommended stops. All of this at your pace, with your own personal driver/guide, and high quality vehicle service. Your guide is *guaranteed* to be a native English speaker or honest equivalent.

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4 - Osaka

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with more than 20 million inhabitants.

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5 - Umeda Sky Building

The Umeda Sky Building is the nineteenth-tallest building in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

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6 - Culinary Tour in Osaka

-Hopping Hidden Local Bars & Taste Local Food at Namba Area- To start this All-in-one bar hopping tour that Drinks & Foods are all included, the guide will take you around Hozenji Yokocho Alley, near Dotonbori. This narrow alley reminds people of the historic old days of Osaka. We'll visit the first Izakaya bar that serves various types of Osaka's traditional food such as Kushikatsu (fried skewers). -Pub Crawl through the Indoor Food Alley featuring Osaka's Foods & Drinks- We are going to one of the most unique nightlife izakaya food alleys. A collection of 20 kinds of Izakaya bars filled daily full of locals grabbing a bite to eat at night. You can get a Taste of Osaka Drinking Culture & get to Know Osaka People. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

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7 - Tempozan Giant Ferris wheel

   8 km away

Daikanransha is a 115-metre tall Ferris wheel at Palette Town in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. When it opened in 1999, it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel.

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8 - JR Namba Station

JR Namba Station is a railway station in Namba, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan, adjacent to Namba Station and Ōsaka Namba Station operated by the West Japan Railway Company. JR Namba is the western terminus of the Kansai Main Line.

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9 - Mountain Bike Tours in Osaka

Experience Japan's most unique city just as the locals do, on two wheels! Join a small group of travellers and a knowledgable English speaking guide to pedal the streets on high quality 'Trek' hybrid bikes. Tick off some of the 'must see' sites including Osaka Castle, Shitennoji Temple and Shin Sekai and get local with some of our own favourite spots. Learn a little more about the city, snap some great pictures and grab a delicious local lunch all in one relaxed and enjoyable day.

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10 - Dotombori-bashi

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11 - Tōshōdai-ji

   26 km away

Tōshōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Classic Golden Hall, also known as the kondō, has a single story, hipped tiled roof with a seven bay wide facade.

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12 - Nara

   28 km away

Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, Nara has an estimated population of 359,666, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu.

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13 - Kobe Port Tower

   29 km away

The Kobe Port Tower is one of the landmarks in the port city of Kobe, Japan. The sightseeing tower was completed in 1963 and paused operation from late 2009 until April 28, 2010 for renovation.

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14 - Kobe

   29 km away

Kobe is the seventh-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture. It is located on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay and about 30 km west of Osaka.

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15 - Kōfuku-ji

   30 km away

Kōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple is the national headquarters of the Hossō school.

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16 - Nara Park

   31 km away

Nara Park is a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. Established in 1880 it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Administratively, the park is under the control of Nara Prefecture.

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17 - Tōdai-ji

   31 km away

Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Todai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE. Its Great Buddha Hall houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu. The temple also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism.

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18 - Nara Prefecture

   31 km away
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19 - Arashiyama

   38 km away

Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.

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20 - Fushimi Inari Taisha

   39 km away
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