HotelTravel.com offers an unbelievable section of top class sightseeing attractions in Osaka, Japan that are sure to be the highlight of any holiday. Visitors looking for a variety of cultural attractions in Osaka will be not leave disappointed with so many options to choose from. Osaka also offers numerous renowned heritage sites that Japan is famous for around the world. Click the sightseeing links below for further information.

Dotombori in Osaka

The Dotombori Bridge over the artificial river in the Namba district is one of the city's most famous sights and one which appears on many a picture postcard. Once you've stood on the bridge and got some good photographs of the surrounding area, you can check out the many restaurants and shopping outlets.
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Have a night out in Dotombori, home to the city's most vibrant night life offering something for all tastes. In the area around Nankai Namba station, you'll find cafes, strip clubs, pachinko parlours and cinemas, while to the north of the district are hostess bars, regular bars, clubs and discos.

Kaiyukan Osaka Aquarium

Visit the Kaiyukan Osaka Aquarium which is one of the biggest aquariums in the world and is home to some 39,000 sea creatures from 580 different species. The aquarium's biggest attraction is its giant fish tank which is allegedly the world's largest and features an impressive four metre long whale shark.
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National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka

Hailed as one of the finest puppet theatres in the world, the Bunraku theatre in Osaka presents feature-length plays that are as revered, if not more so, as traditional live action performances. Each play runs for about two weeks and no more than a handful are performed each year as the amount of preparation and rehearsal required is significant.
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Osaka Castle

Originally called Ozakajo, Osaka Castle is one of the country's most famous castles and is best known for the part it played in Japanese unification during the 16th century. The castle is open for public viewing and can be reached easily via the Osakajo Koen Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. The castle grounds are an especially popular place during cherry blossom season and attract large numbers of visitors. There is also a museum inside of the castle.
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Osaka Science Museum

With an underlying theme of 'The Universe and Energy', the Osaka Science Museum is an impressive facility offering four floors of interactive science exhibits that are engaging for children and adults alike and focus on a variety of interesting scientific phenomena. A live science show in which active science demonstrations are given is conducted at regular intervals throughout the day. The Osaka Municipal Subway Higobashi Station is the closest rail facility to the museum.
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Temples and Shrines in Osaka

The Japanese place great emphasis on the importance of temples and shrines and many are dedicated to specific deities and even have their own specific festivals or special holy days. Among the popular temples and shrines in the city that are worth visiting are Shitenno-ji Temple, Sumiyoshi Taisha Temple, Mitami Shrine, Sanko Shrine and Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine. Visitors should show the appropriate respect and reverence when visiting these sites.
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Top Things to See in Osaka

Osaka is a great city in which to take out your camera and get some memorable shots. The Osaka Castle ranks among the most photographed locations in the city, while the massive Umeda Sky Building provides the greatest vantage point for views over the city.
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Umeda Sky Building in Osaka

The Umeda Sky Building is one of Osaka's tallest constructions and hence offers some unrivalled views across the city. Between 10:00 and 22:30, visitors can enjoy the 360 degrees views available from the top of the building. Night views are often better than day views so many visitors plan their trip for just before sunset, allowing them to get the best of both.
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