5 Attractions You Must Visit in Osaka

Besides Tokyo, which has very interesting tourist destinations in Japan, you are also required to visit Osaka. Osaka is one of the biggest and grandest cities in Japan besides Tokyo and has been known as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Therefore, it can be said that this city is a city in Japan that is suitable as a tourist destination of your choice.

Then what can you do when visiting this city? You can visit several tourist attractions in Osaka, ranging from traditional cultural attractions that are very thick from the cherry country to very modern tourist attractions.

Want to know what tourist attractions in Osaka must visit? Read more below.

1. Osaka Castle
 

You should never claim to have visited Osaka if you haven't had time to visit one of Osaka's most famous landmarks. Osaka Castle which was once one of the largest fortresses in Japan was built in 1586 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. But along with the times, this palace has experienced many improvements to attract the attention of tourists from various parts of the world.

Around the tourist attractions in Japan there are also parks filled with many cherry blossom trees that will bloom in the spring. Osaka Castle Park is a tourist spot in Osaka that must be visited during the spring because of the beauty of the cherry blossoms it offers.
 

2. Nakanoshima Park
 

As one of the metropolitan cities that has a lot of population and is filled with lots of super modern buildings, Osaka does not forget the green space for its inhabitants. There is one green room or park in the middle of a fairly famous city in Osaka, namely Nakanoshima Park which is a beautiful park in the middle of the magnificent city of Osaka.

The combination of smooth and clean green grass and very colorful flowers make Nakanoshima Park one of the most beautiful city center parks. This one city park is a place that is very often used as a picnic or relaxing place.
 

3. Sumiyoshi Taisha
 

Once you are satisfied with the beauty and excitement of the city of Osaka, it is time to start cultural tours by visiting the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This temple is one of the old temples in Japan which has beautiful architecture and interior design. Sumiyoshi Taisha Temple is one of the oldest shinto shrines in Japan which was established before Buddhism entered and spread in Japan.
 

4. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
 

If you want to visit Tempozan Farris Wheel, it's good to take time to stop by the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. This place is a tourist destination that allows you to see many species of fish on display in large size aquariums.

At tourist attractions in Osaka this one there are about 15 large tanks that display a variety of marine life and all kinds of fish species that are in it. Therefore, this place is also a very educational and very interesting place to visit by families with young children because here they can know many types of fish.
 

5. Universal Studios Japan
 

Maybe you've visited USS, which is one of the most famous tourist spots in Singapore? Do you enjoy your time at the tourist attraction? If so, when you are in Osaka, you are obliged to visit Universal Studios Japan, which is larger and very attractive. The playground which was officially opened in 2001 has an area of ​​about 39 hectares, so you can play and walk until you are satisfied all day long.

In addition, there are many interesting spots in tourist attractions in Osaka on this one. Some of the interesting themes offered by this amusement park are: Lagoon Hollywood, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Wonderland and one that is still arguably newly opened is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.