Say Tennoji and many Osaka residents will role up there nose a little. This is one of the major centres of the city, behind Umeda and Namba, but it is definitely the poor part of town - a large number of homeless people live nearby and the area now called ... Read review

Advantages: Nice relaxing cafe bar in a busy area.
Disadvantages: Art gallery is expensive.

Kirin Plaza Osaka is in the Dotombori area - the part of Osaka to eat and get drunk in. It is just off Ebisubashi in the very centre of Dotombori and close to Namba rail stations. It is there simply to promote the image of Kirin beer - one of the major b ... Read review

Advantages: A large open space in the centre of Osaka.
Disadvantages: Why not go to Himeji castle or Kyoto?

TRANSPORT: JR Osaka-Loop Osaka-Jo Koen ADMISSION: 600yen (Children Free) HOURS: 9-5pm Osaka castle is a modern reconstruction. It still looks very beautiful from afar but if you want the feel of a genuine wooden castle, with hidey holes and sword mar ... Read review

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nice review but maybe abit more info needed by kineticspade

is it expenive to get in? How long do you recommend you stay? by duskmaiden

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Osaka Castle
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Advantages: Great place to eat, drink and be merry.
Disadvantages: Looks like another grim shopping centre.

Osaka, my home for the last two years, is a city with two centres, North (Umeda) and South (Namba). Both have buisness and entertainment areas but Dotombori located next to Namba is the area most Osaka residents and visitors would associate with eating, ... Read review

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nice review by kineticspade

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Advantages: Landmark of Osaka
Disadvantages: None

...is a famous attraction in Osaka and it is worth visiting. I enjoyed my visit very much because it is also a history museum. The original was built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. However, it was burnt down during the war. The current castle is rebuilt by t ... Read review

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Nice review but it's short. by june_snows

Tell us more! by salem_witch

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Not a real Castle but worth a visit.
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I've visited this castle a bunch of times and been inside at least twice. Not because it's a particularly great castle, but there's more going for it than the castle itself. ... Read review

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Osaka Castle
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Not a real Castle but worth a visit.
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Advantages: Fun, Well put together
Disadvantages: Expensive

On arrival in Osaka any Japanese person will ask you Have you Been to USJ? Seems to be the most recommended place in town. USJ was opened in 2001and is in the citys west waterfront district. Prices Adult 5500yen, child 3700yen, senior (over 65) 4800y ... Read review

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So many places I'd like to visit! Lucie xxx by Lucie_S1984

Sounds good. I've been to the one in LA and that was superb. Paul by TallPaul73

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Advantages: Good Location, Lots of stores, the big red Ferris Wheel
Disadvantages: Busy (very busy)

Hep 5 is located in central Osaka, and competes with quite a few other stores and shopping centres for your attention. Immediately nearby you will find Yodabashi Camera building with a wide variety of stores and also Hep Navio, the Hankyu shopping centre ... Read review

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You don't mention the Hep Boys, always my major reason for going there (or not!). Those hideous beige uniforms, the random westerners, the weird Welcome to Hep 5 rountines! How many shopping malls have (somewhat) attractive young men parading the floors to help you when you can't find the Snoopy Store?! by matsuge

Blimey that sounds like some place to visit. by pinkmatchstick

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Advantages: View and fake mist
Disadvantages: Glass Elevator

This place has a great view over Osaka, I have a bit of a fear of enclosed heights so the Glass Elevator ride which will take you to the top, had me a bit worried but my friends (I have been a few times) loved it. I have been in the daytime and the eveni ... Read review

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I've been a couple of times and you're right about the views. Definitely worth a visit. by Mitsudan

A good start - but I am thinking that you could have included a lot more info here. Does it cost anything to go up there? What do those markets offer? What does the cinema cost? What did you think of the individual attractions? x by Delicate_Orchid

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Advantages: Clean, Modern, Sleek Building
Disadvantages: slight long walks

During the 90's, Osaka needed a new airport because of two reasons. Competition with Tokyo and because the current airport was a threat to the neighborhood area. Infact the old airport was only 200m away from an elementary school. Because Japan is really ... Read review

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I have a friend in Japan who I hope to visit one day :o) by honeybead

Man I'd love to visit Japan! Great op. by SlyClone

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Modern!
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Advantages: clean and modern
Disadvantages: long walks

Kansai is Japan's nesest international airport, serving the cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. It's built on reclaimed land in the sea, so it makes for an interesting approach as you get closer and closer to the water. On arrival in the terminal, be prepa ... Read review

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The Floating Island Airport
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