Culture & History

Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, filled with history

Experience Osaka food and life in the commercial districts of Minami

The main shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines. It is beloved by the people of Osaka for the Taiko-bashi Bridge and the Hattatsu-san Festival

It’s the home of comical culture showing off Japan’s new comedy, manzai (stand up comedy), and rakugo (comical storytelling).

The recreated Edo Era streets of Osaka recreated inside the building are extremely popular!

Japan’s oldest temple, built by Prince Shotoku

A treasure trove of umaimon (tasty goodies)! A lively and famous Osaka market

With a history of 1000 years, it is a place where the god of learning and the performing arts is enshrined. It is also the heart of the merchants of Osaka.

An exciting and energetic festival preserving the traditions of the local area

A museum where you can learn about the history of Osaka

A historic cobblestone alley with a “delicious” air

Unadorned actor prints are the attraction here! This is an art museum collecting only the ukiyo-e prints of Kamigata