Sightseeing in Osaka

Osaka, Japan is the business capital of the country. Sightseeing in Osaka is mosaic of the best traditions of Japanese nationalism and the modern of scientific and technological development. This home of Sumitomo, Matsushita (Panasonic, National) and Sharp is Japan's third largest city. A travel to Osaka, unfolds before you the splendid story of the Japanese nation with a cherished history, glorious culture and a vibrant economy.

Sightseeing in Osaka, Japan includes a range of places of tourist interest. Historical and cultural tourist sights in Osaka such as Osaka Castle, Shitenno-ji Temple, Tobitashinchi, and Hiromitsu Ishida's Birthplace are major destinations on your Osaka tour. The major among the places of tourist interest in Osaka, Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583. This impregnable fortress with its massive moat and huge granite took 100.000 men engaged for 3 years. During the Shogun period it was attacked by invading war lords time and again. The present one is a 1931 reproduction. But the moats and granite walls are of the 16th century.

Sightseeing in Osaka, Japan comprises a number of museums galleries. These places of tourist interest in Osaka include Farmhouse Museum in Hattori Ryokuchi Park, National Museum of Art, Osaka City Museum and Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka). The Museum of Oriental Ceramics houses about 2000 pieces of ceramic pieces designated as National Treasures. The natural-light gallery and the Korean celadon pottery are other major attractions within the complex. The National Museum of Ethnology with more than 350000 artifacts stretched to a distance of over 5 km.

Sightseeing in Osaka, Japan is incomplete without a visit to Umeda, the main shopping district. Huge departmental stores, shopping malls and vast underground shopping maze are sure to enthrall you. The Umeda Sky Building twin towers are most noticeable landmarks of the city. Tourists often like to meander around and get lost in the boulevards of Amerika-Mura shopping arcades. The area is known for its restaurants, parlours, cinemas, and strip clubs, pachinko and love hotels to keep the entertainment greedy satisfied.

Universal Studios in Osaka is a major among the tourist sights. The most evident rival of Tokyo's Disneyland, it attracts crowds across the world. The 18 attractions of the theme park like "The Amazing Adventures of Spider, Man TM, The Ride, Back To The Future Ride, Jurassic Park -The Ride, and Terminator 2, Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic TM and Snoopy Studios TM along with special fun attract thousands on their Osaka tour.
Kaiyukan aquarium situated in the Osaka Bay contains 35,000 aquatic animals.

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