About Osaka

Osaka Historical Overview

Osaka Historical Overview

Shitennoji Temple, Osaka Castle and such are historical treasures of Osaka when it was once the center of Japan's politics and economy.

What's in season

Summer means fireworks! Come to Matsuyamachi for getting hold of the best fireworks of this summer!

Summer means fireworks! Come to Matsuyamachi for getting hold of the best fireworks of this summer!

Solely steeped in fireworks in summer?“And Matsuyamachi in summer means fireworks. Doll shops and toy shops start selling fireworks at once at this season of the year.” And a lot of people come in from the Kansai area to make their purchases. “The town will be high-spirited soon. I think you can get a feel of summer just by looking at the window display”.

Osaka Bon Apetit

What to eat

Osaka Bon Apetit

We are proud of being the 'Food Capital' of Japan. Let us boast about the wide selection of delicious food we are waiting to serve you.

Minami

Where to shop

Minami

The best area to satisfy any demanding shopper is here. Cheap to expensive, big brands to no-name, flashy to modest… we guarantee you'll find what you're looking for and more!

Bunraku

History & Culture

Bunraku

An elegant traditional puppet play, declared as the "World Heritage" in 2003. A 'must see' when you're in Osaka.

Pick Up

Pick Up List

Autumnal Higan-e Ceremony

Autumnal Higan-e Ceremony

The Autumnal Higan-e Ceremony is conducted at each temple during a period of seven days with the middle day falling on the autumnal equinox day when the day and night are of equal length. Higan means ""to reach enlightenment.


The 30th Anniversary of Osaka Castle Takigi Noh

The 30th Anniversary of Osaka Castle Takigi Noh

With a backdrop of Osaka Castle, a special stage will be installed in the Nishinomaru Garden. Noh will be performed in a profound atmosphere created by bonfires encircling the stage.

Osaka Classic—Midosuji Flows with Music

Osaka Classic—Midosuji Flows with Music

For one week, the city will be filled with exceptional classical music performed by first-rate musicians.

Osaka Special

Special List

Tenjin Matsuri:A Journey to Osaka’s tradition

Tenjin Matsuri:A Journey to Osaka’s tradition

Tenjin Matsuri : one of the three biggest festivals in Japan. Check out the documentary clips and see how dynamic a summer festival in Osaka can be!

VISITING OSAKA -audio guidance system-

VISITING OSAKA -audio guidance system-

Please use this site to learn about the many places to go and things to do in the Aqua Metropolis, our wonderful city of Osaka.

Taste Osaka

Taste Osaka

Looking for good food? Osaka is the place to be. The secrets behind Osaka’s food culture; the unique ideas, good service – “Taste Osaka”!