[Osaka] Enjoy a morning in Osaka! Modern architecture and shopping streets

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Morning Osaka Delight Tour: Discover Osaka's Modern Marvels and Vibrant Shopping Areas

Explore the enchanting charm of Osaka in just half a day on this tour. Marvel at the skyline from the iconic Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy retail therapy in the shopping areas of Namba and Shinsaibashi, perfect for shoppers, fashion lovers and foodies. Wander through lively streets lined with big, flashy billboards, select shops, fashionable stores and fragrant food stalls. Savor mouthwatering local delicacies. A condensed journey into the dynamic charm of Osaka. Led by an expert guide, create cherished memories on this fascinating tour. Join now and experience the energy and charm of Japan's vibrant metropolis.

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Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory

Umeda Sky Building is known as a landmark in Osaka, and its unique arch-like shape catches the eye.
From the floating garden observation deck on the 40th floor, you can enjoy a wonderful 360-degree panorama from 173 meters above ground.
Especially in the evening, you can see a beautiful night view that ranks among the top 100 night views in Japan. It is an attractive building that represents the city of Osaka.

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Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a tourist spot known for its Glico sign.
It is crowded with many people on holidays.

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The Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum is a facility that brings together all of Sakai's traditional industries. At the TAKUMI SHOP on the first floor, you can purchase a wide variety of knives, Chusen dyeing, Japanese bleaching, incense, kelp products, and Japanese sweets related to Sakai, allowing you to learn about, touch, and buy local products from Sakai. On the second floor, there is the TAKUMI EXHIBITION, which exhibits the history, manufacturing methods, and tools related to Sakai's traditional industries, and the Sakai Knife Museum CUT. At the Sakai Knife Museum CUT, the history, manufacturing methods, and tools of Sakai knives are exhibited using actual items, models, and illustrations, and the highlight is the chandelier HIBANA, made from materials from each process of knife making.

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Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle is a historical castle located in Osaka city. It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Sengoku period and later rebuilt by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The current building was rebuilt in 1931, and there is a history and culture museum inside the castle.
Castle elements such as stone walls, moats, turrets, and gates have been beautifully restored, and the vast grounds, such as the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru, are especially fun to explore on foot.

From the observation deck inside the castle, you can see a panoramic view of Osaka city, and you can also enjoy the beautiful garden that changes in each season.
Osaka Castle is loved not only by tourists but also by locals, and various events and festivals are held there every year.
It is an attractive place where you can feel the history and culture while walking around the castle and its large surrounding grounds.

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