Osaka est la plus grande et la plus importante ville dans l’ouest du Japon avec 8,8 million d’habitants.
Osaka a été toujours une ville de commerçants grâce à sont port riche et à ses nombreux canaux qui sont utiles pour le transport des marchandises surtout en direction de Kyoto. Au XVIe siècle, Osaka était le principal centre d’échange.
Osaka est desservie par un grand aéroport international, aéroport de Kansai. Plusieurs compagnies aériennes assurent les vols directs à cet aéroport.
La zone de divertissement animée de Dotonbori est la destination touristique la plus célèbre d’Osaka. Elle est réputée pour ses néons frappants, sa signalisation extravagante et l’immense variété de restaurants et de bars.
Le château d’Osaka est le symbole de la ville d’Osaka. Ses immenses remparts faits de grands rochers sont à voir.
As one of the best examples of artistic beauty with state-of-the-art technology, there is the “Umeda Sky Building” tower, a short distance from Osaka station.
Here is a list of the 5 best places to visit during your stay in Osaka City: Dotonbori, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Castle, Sumiyoshi Taisha and Shinsekai.
Osaka airport transport operates the so-called “limousine buses” that connect Osaka Airport (Itami), Kansai International Airport and the main terminal stations in the Kansai region.
Located in the bright and modern shopping complex of Osaka Station City, Osaka Station is the largest and busiest station in western Japan.
Shinsekai literally means in Japanese New World. Retro-futuristic in appearance with neon lights and 3D signs, Shinsekai’s creation dates back to 1903.
Danjiri Kaikan is an important museum located in Kishiwada, Osaka, near Kishiwada Castle. It provides reference materials of the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival.
The Danjiri Matsuri (float festival) has its origin in the Inari Matsuri held in 1703. Created by the Lord of Kishiwada Castle to pray for an abundant harvest.
The Shinto shrine « Sumiyoshi Taisha » was founded in 211, being one of the oldest shrines in all of Japan. It is dedicated to Sumiyoshi sanjin.
Imamiya Ebisu is the most famous among the small shrines of Osaka. Located in Naniwa, this sanctuary is dedicated to God Ebisu, God of fishermen and commerce.
Since time immemorial, Osaka has been a place where people from near and far regions meet. It sits in the Inland Sea of Seto, a busy water area.