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Best winter illuminations and light-up events in Osaka
Discover the most dazzling winter light displays and festive illuminations in the city, from Midosuji to Osaka Castle and beyond
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6 best rooftop gardens in Osaka to relax and enjoy free city views
Escape the crowds on the streets and head up to the free rooftop gardens above some of Osaka’s most popular landmarks
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Osaka is getting three fireworks festivals this autumn and tickets are out now
Pick from Osaka’s top November fireworks: a beachside event, a Bruno Mars–themed show and another featuring drones
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Osaka’s Nakatsu is one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods right now
Time Out’s annual ranking has this retro creatives’ hangout just a stone’s throw from Umeda at No. 8 in the world
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9 amazing places to see autumn leaves in Osaka
The best parks, gardens, streets and forests for vibrant autumn colours, from city centre landmarks to Osaka countryside
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Abeno Harukas
Formerly Japan’s tallest building, Abeno Harukas towers 300 metres above the city and includes an observation deck, art museum, hotel and the largest...
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Osaka Tenmangu
Home to Tenjin, the deity of scholarship, Osaka’s Tenmangu shrine was founded in 949 and continues to attract students praying for good luck before...
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teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
Part of Nagai Park’s recent renewal project, which involved a five-month renovation and the addition of urban facilities like a skatepark and...
Museums
National Museum of Ethnology
Located within the expansive Expo Memorial Park, the National Museum of Ethnology is Japan’s largest humanities and social sciences research institute....
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the largest aquariums in the world, Osaka’s Kaiyukan is also very well curated. The impressive attraction focuses on the marine ecosystem of the...
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Umeda Sky Building
An iconic piece of architecture in Osaka, the 173-metre-tall Umeda Sky Building is immediately identifiable by its experimental structure. It consists of two...