Best Osaka Attractions: Tours & Tickets

One of the best Places to visit in Osaka, the Osaka Castle was established in 1586 and was built by a famous Japanese warrior named Toyotomi Hideyoshi. One of the largest castles in Japan, the Osaka Castle has been reconstructed throughout the years in history due to destruction from enemies. Some of the major attractions of the Osaka Castle include its main tower, which has five stories and is 42 meters tall. It also consists of a museum where you can see exhibits about the castle and the city’s history.  Location: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.Entry Fee: ¥ 600 per person

Considered to be one of the top Osaka beautiful places, Dotonbori is a famous area in the city, known for its busy walkways and bridges. This entertainment district in Osaka dates back to the 1600s, and is the place where numerous Japanese theatres originated. In recent times, Dotonbori is a popular area to enjoy the vibrant nightlife and food scene of Osaka. Besides that, Dotonbori is also known for the many large neon signs and billboards that are displayed here. You can catch the sign of the famed Glico Maker here, in addition to other unique signs which are reflected in the waters every night. Location: Dotonbori, Namba, Chuo-ku Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

Located close to the bustling district of Dotonbori, tucked amidst the alleys of Osaka is the tranquil and quiet temple of Hozenji. Covered with lanterns and home to a stone deity that is mostly covered in moss, this temple is a great place to relax and meditate, away from Dotonbori’s noisiness and crowd. Locals, as well as tourists from all over the world, come to Hozenji to pray and pay their respects to Fudomyoo, the Japanese god of protection. They also visit the temple on their way to the bars and izakaya on the adjacent street of Hozenji Yokocho. Location: 1-2-16, Namba, Chuo-ku Osaka, 542-0076, Japan