Sightseeing in Osaka

Osaka offers many places to see: Universal Studios Japan, both domestically and internationally popular; the beautiful and elegant Osaka Castle; Tsutenkaku, aka the “Eifel Tower of Naniwa”; and the historic Shitennoji Temple and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. There’s also Nipponbashi with its own subculture such as manga and anime, as well as Umeda, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, all with great nightlife!
Come on out and have the time of your life!

Osaka offers many places to see: Universal Studios Japan, both domestically and internationally popular; the beautiful and elegant Osaka Castle; Tsutenkaku, aka the “Eifel Tower of Naniwa”; and the historic Shitennoji Temple and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. There’s also Nipponbashi with its own subculture such as manga and anime, as well as Umeda, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, all with great nightlife!
Come on out and have the time of your life!

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