10 Unique Things to Do in Osaka

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Are you looking for a memorable experience in Osaka?

Osaka is Japan's second largest city and the central city of western Japan with a population of over 8 million. Osaka is a very popular city for both foreigners and Japanese, where you can "see, eat, and play" all in one place. There are many cheerful and open-minded people in Osaka, so interacting with people is one of the things we look forward to!

In this article, we will tell you about 10 Unique Things to Do in Osaka.

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Tour of Osaka Castle

Located in Osaka City, Osaka, Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Construction of the castle began in 1583 and took three years to complete, mobilizing tens of thousands of people.

It burned many times, but each time it was collected.

It has been designated as a registered cultural property of Japan for more than 90 years. Since its reconstruction, it has served as a history museum named "Osaka Castle Keep" and houses a wealth of cultural assets related to the history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Warring States Period, and Osaka Castle, and is open to the public in its interior exhibition rooms, which are constantly being replaced.

You can purchase admission tickets in advance on KLOOK.

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Visiting Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

is one of the six Universal Studios Theme Parks in the world and is located in Osaka, Japan. It opened on March 31, 2001 as a theme park where visitors can experience the world of Hollywood movies in its entirety.

Universal Studios Japan features many attractions that can only be experienced in Japan. These include the world's first "Super Nintendo World," where you can experience the world of Nintendo games, the pride of Japan, in a realistic setting, and other fun features not found in other parks.

You can purchase Passes in advance on KLOOK.

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Eating Takoyaki

Takoyaki

is said to have been invented by Tomekichi Endo, the founder of "Aizuya" in Nishinari-ku, Osaka Prefecture. It has a long history and was born around 1935, and is a representative of Osaka's local cuisine.

If you're going to eat, you want a delicious Takoyaki, right? Here are some stores that my siblings and I often go to, as well as some stores we recommend going to with our friends.

Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae Honten

(Source:Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka Sennichimae Honten>Menu)

Takoyaki Doraku Wanaka, with its main branch in Sennichimae, is highly reputed by locals, and many people name it as their favorite takoyaki restaurant. Wanaka was a sushi and confectionery store in Sennichimae, and was a typical store in the town that was familiar to children in the neighborhood.
The roots of "Wanaka" as "Takoyaki" can be traced back to when they started baking takoyaki at the eaves of the shop. After that, the confectionery shop was closed and "Wanaka" was established as a takoyaki (octopus dumpling) shop.

You can take out or eat in at the seats on the first or second floor at the back of the restaurant. The authentic taste of the dough, which overflows with the aroma of broth from the crispy grill marks, is irresistible!

Takoyaki is made with flour and eggs selected after much research, and flavored with kombu (kelp) and bonito dashi (bonito stock). The octopus inside the takoyaki is also infused with flavor.
Please try it for yourself.

Kouga-ryu Main Store

(Source: Kouga-ryu>Menu)

Since its establishment in 1974, Koga-ryu has become a landmark in Shinsaibashi's Amerika-mura district. The first time it was served with a lot of mayonnaise, it quickly became popular, especially among young people, and has remained so to this day.

They use a special dough made from their original golden-ratio blend of flour, soup stock made from seven kinds of ingredients including iriko and kelp, and yam and several kinds of condiments.

When the special dough with yam is baked, it becomes fluffy and puffy in a unique way.

Takoyaki Juhachiban Dotonbori

(Source: Takoyaki Juhachiban>Commitment to Products)

The president of Takoyaki Juhachiban opened a takoyaki shop in front of Nishinakajima-Minamikata Station in 1990, saying, "I want to open a takoyaki shop where girls can casually drop by.

The first characteristic of takoyaki from Takoyaki Juhachiban is its texture, a "crispy" type that is perhaps not found in other restaurants. With artisanal techniques to create a crispy texture, artisans bake the takoyaki in a circular motion so that the dough rolls around the tenkasu.

This takoyaki has a different texture from others.

Walking along Kuromon market

Kuromon Market

is located in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, and has more than 100 stores lining the 580-meter-long market. Kuromon Market is known as "Osaka's kitchen" and is a market where both locals and professional chefs come to stock up. Recently, it has also become popular among both domestic and foreign tourists. The arcade allows visitors to browse the stores without any inconvenience even on rainy days.

We recommend that you eat your way through the market, where you can easily enjoy the ingredients of Kuromon Ichiba. Some stores have eat-in spaces, so it is very convenient to eat what you buy right then and there. Enjoy the fresh ingredients!

Tsutenkaku Tower

Tsutenkaku Tower

is an observation tower in the center of Shinsekai in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, and is a registered tangible cultural property. The first Tsutenkaku Tower, which looks like the Eiffel Tower on top of the Arc de Triomphe, was built in July 1912 as the symbolic tower of Luna Park, an entertainment facility.

In January 1943, the first Tsutenkaku Tower caught fire and was demolished. Later, in 1956, the second Tsutenkaku Tower was rebuilt due to a movement by local residents. Now it continues to evolve each year with a new special outdoor observation deck and tower slider.

You can purchase tickets in advance on KLOOK.

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Take a stroll in Dotonbori

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Osaka is Dotonbori. It refers to the downtown area stretching along Dotonbori Dori, which runs between Nihonbashi and Daikoku Bridge on the south bank of the Dotonbori River.

There are Glico signs, Kani Doraku signs, etc. Especially at night, the signs glow with neon lights, making it exciting just to walk around.Visitors can enjoy Osaka's gourmet food such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and horumonyaki, as well as cruise boats on the Dotonbori River in the neon-lit Minami district.

Enjoy Cup Noodles Museum

Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda is a food education facility that conveys the importance of invention and discovery through a hands-on workshop and various exhibits related to instant ramen.

Instant ramen, which can be eaten simply by pouring hot water over it, was actually born in Osaka. Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods, invented "Chicken Ramen" in Osaka and later created the world-renowned "Cup Noodle.

At the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda, visitors can make their own original Cup Noodles (no reservation required).

How about making your own original Cup Noodles?

Visiting Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

is located in Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Sumiyoshi Shrine is the head shrine of about 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan, and its four main buildings are designated as national treasures.

Sumiyoshi Shrine was founded in 211 and is known as the most powerful power spot in Osaka.

The "Omokaru stone" is said to bring blessings for the fulfillment of one's wishes at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. After praying, choose one of the three "Omokaru stone" and lift it up to check its weight. Next, place your hand on the same "Omokaru stone" and chant your wish, then lift it up again. If it feels lighter the second time, your wish will be granted.

If it feels heavier, it does not mean your wish will not come true. It just means that now is not the right time. If you do not neglect your efforts, you may be helped by the blessings of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine to make your heart's desire come true.

Walking along Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade

is a 2.6-kilometer-long shopping street that starts at Tenjinbashi Bridge and extends north to Tenjinbashisuji 7-chome. It has a long history, starting with the opening of the Aomono-ichi market in 1653 and it is said to be the longest in Japan and takes about 40 minutes to walk.

Once you step into the arcade, you will find a traditional diner, a delicatessen, a knife shop that has been forging swords for generations, a tea shop, tofu, croquettes, pottery, and kimonos ...... and about 800 stores in all, you will never get bored.

Eating Kushikatsu

Kushikatsu

is a Japanese dish in which meat or vegetables are skewered, coated with batter, and deep-fried in oil. The sauce is shared among customers, and it is widely known that there is an ironclad rule of "no double dipping".

There are various theories about the origin of kushikatsu, but one theory is that it originated in Osaka's Shinsekai district, where Tsutenkaku Tower is located, from the end of the Taisho period (1912-1926) to the beginning of the Showa period (1926-89).

If you want to eat Kushikatsu in Osaka, our recommendation is Kushikatsu Daruma. Osaka's "Kushikatsu Daruma" was established in 1929. It is a chain of Kushikatsu with more than 10 branches in Osaka and has even expanded overseas. Each store offers its own unique kushikatsu. Did you know that the culture of kushikatsu was actually born here at Daruma?

(Source: Kushikatsu Daruma Namba Main Store)

Kushikatsu Daruma Namba Main Store offers a wide variety of menu items, from standard Kushikatsu to seasonal and new items. There are more than 50 kinds of Kushikatsu on the menu.
Why don't you enjoy Kushikatsu at the original Kushikatsu store?

Summary

In this article, we have told you about 10 Unique Things to Do in Osaka.

10 Unique Things to Do in Osaka are as follows.

Have a wonderful time in Osaka!