Osaka is the representative metropolis of the Kansai region. In Osaka City, you can enjoy Osaka's gourmet food at Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, and Shinsekai, famous for Kuidaore, as well as various entertainment options such as Universal Studios Japan (C) and Namba Grand kagetsu.
In addition, the Sakai and Sennan areas are home to Kansai International Airport, the gateway to Osaka, and the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku. The Minoh, Toyonaka, and Takatsuki areas are home to Expo '70 Commemorative Park, famous for its Tower of the Sun.
Higashi-Osaka area with Hanazono Rugby Stadium, a sacred place for rugby. The Tondabayashi and Kawachinagano areas, where streets from the Edo period still remain.
Osaka Prefecture is home to Osaka City, a major city representing the Kansai region. The most popular course is to enjoy kumamon (powdered food) in Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, famous for Kuidaore, and to have kushikatsu (deep-fried pork cutlets) in Shinsekai, where Tsutenkaku Tower is located.
The area is also home to Universal Studios Japan (C) and the Namba Grand kagetsu, the temple of laughter, and many other entertainment venues.
The Sakai/Sennan area, famous for the Sakai merchants, is home to Kansai International Airport, the gateway to Osaka, the spacious grounds of Emperor Nintoku's mausoleum, and the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, one of Osaka's most famous traditional events, held in the fall.
The Minoh, Toyonaka, and Takatsuki areas, where Expo '70 Commemorative Park, famous for its Tower of the Sun, is located, are becoming increasingly popular as a bedroom community for Osaka, and with easy access to Kyoto, lodging facilities are also available.
The Higashi-Osaka area is home to the sacred Hanazono Rugby Stadium, and the Tondabayashi/Kawachinagano area offers a tour of Edo period temples, shrines, and merchant towns.
History of Osaka Prefecture
The present Osaka Plain is said to have been a sea in the Jomon Period. It is said that diplomacy and trade between Japan and mainland China were conducted around Naniwazu during the Kofun period, and Osaka flourished as a "water city" from ancient times.
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City), the head shrine of Sumiyoshi Shrine, which is worshipped as the god of the sea, has a long history, with its foundation said to have occurred in 211 AD. The former name of the country was Kawachi Province (Kawachi, Osaka).
Osaka Prefecture was formerly part of Kawachi Province, Izuminokuni, and Settsu Province, and during the Edo Period, there were several domains, including the Kishiwada Domain, Takatsuki Domain, and Hakuta Domain.
Osaka Prefecture's Local Gourmet, Food Culture, and Specialties
Osaka Prefecture is home to a wide variety of B-class gourmet foods called "konamon," such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, ikayaki, and negiyaki. Osaka is also a treasure trove of local gourmet foods, including the birthplace of kitsune udon and famous restaurants that serve niku-udon (meat udon without the udon noodles).
Other local delicacies include kushikatsu, which are crispy and easy to eat; doteyaki, in which beef tendon is cooked until tender; udon sukiyaki, in which udon is served in a pot with broth; chiritori-nabe, in which hormone and vegetables are cooked in a chiritori-shaped pot; Osaka sushi, which is boxed and molded; and sashimi, which is sliced so thin that the plate is transparent. Osaka has nurtured its own unique culinary culture with such delicacies as tessa, a thinly sliced puffer fish served as sashimi.
Because Osaka is surrounded by such a wide variety of gourmet foods, a wide range of products are chosen as souvenirs. Standard items include Japanese sweets such as pork buns, shumai (steamed pork dumplings), mitarashi dumplings and walnut rice cakes, and Western sweets such as roll cakes and cheesecakes, but snacks sold exclusively in Osaka are also very popular.
Sumiyoshi-Taisha is the head shrine of Sumiyoshi Shrines and the general shrine of the more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan. Since the Kofun period, the shrine has been associated with Sumiyoshi-tsu and Naniwazu, which were important diplomatic ports, and has been worshipped as a god to protect navigation and ports, with the three Tsutsu-no-Mikoto deities and Empress Jingu, the gods of the ...»
Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 on the site of the Osaka (Ishiyama) Honganji Temple, and the castle tower was completed two years later. However, only two years later, in 1615, the Toyotomi clan was destroyed in the Osaka Summer Battle, and the castle tower was destroyed by fire. The castle was rebuilt during the Tokugawa period, but was again destroyed by lightning in 1665,...»
Kaiyukan is one of the world's top aquariums with the themes "Ring of Fire" and "Ring of Life. Here, indoor aquariums reproduce the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean and are among the top five aquariums in the world in terms of size. The aquarium is one of the top five in the world in terms of size, with 580 species and 30,000 animals on display. The "Pacific Ocean" tank, where p...»
Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri is known as one of the three major festivals in Japan, along with Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Tokyo's Kanda Matsuri. Shinto rituals and various events are held for about a month from late June to July 25 every year. In particular, on July 24 and 25, a boat procession is held on the Okawa River (formerly Yodo River), and a votive fireworks display is held. The bonfires, lanter...»
The first full-fledged Buddhist temple in Japan, it is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku in 593, the first year of Emperor Suiko's reign (1,400 years ago), to enshrine the Four Heavenly Kings in response to the victory in a battle between Mononobe Moriya and Soga Umako. The layout of the temple is said to be "Shitennoji style," with the central gate, five-storied pagoda, main hall, and le...»
Restaurants and bars are concentrated on the south bank of the Dotonbori River, and the area is a bustling entertainment district with huge three-dimensional signs and various buildings such as the Dotonbori Glico sign, Kani Doraku Honten, Shochikuza, Nakaza Kuidaore Building, Kinryu Ramen, Namba Dotonbori Hotel, and many more. You can enjoy a lively "kuidaore" town with many stores where you can...»
This ancient temple is said to have been founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva in the Tempyo period (729-749) at the behest of Emperor Shomu. During the Kounin period (810-824), Kobo Daishi Kukai is said to have practiced at the temple. Within the precincts of the temple is the Gobutsudo Hall, the 7th temple of the New Saigoku Sanjusanjo, and the principal image of the temple is the Thousand-Armed Goddess...»
Nakanoshima Park, a waterfront park sandwiched between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River, is a lush green oasis located in the heart of the city, extending approximately 1.5 km and covering an area of 10.6 ha. This park was the first park established in Osaka City in 1891, and is beloved by citizens. At that time, the park had Osaka's first beer garden, cafes, and other facilities offering...»
The current Tsutenkaku Tower is the second generation, and was completed in 1956. It is 108 meters high including the lightning rod (the tower itself is 100 meters high). The official character is "Billiken. From the fifth-floor observatory, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka, and there is a statue of Billiken, a god who is said to bring good luck if you stroke the sole of his foot. Bi...»
Tennoji Zoo opened in 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals of about 230 species, including elephants, lions, chimpanzees, New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, which can only be seen in the Tennoji Zoo; the snapping cat, which catches fish in the pond and eats them; and the popular koala. The park is currently in the process of implementing an "ecological exhi...»
Known as "Hira-Par," this amusement park for families boasts a vast 160,000 square meters of land and is located in a bedroom town in Osaka. Located only a 3-minute walk from Hirakata Koen Station on the Keihan Railway, the park features 43 attractions and takes advantage of the park's undulating terrain. The wooden coaster "Elf" is 695.6 meters long with a maximum speed of 58.1 km/h. The wooden...»
Towering over Expo '70 Commemorative Park, this huge 70-meter-high tower with three faces and left and right arms is a work of art and a structure created by artist Taro Okamoto. It was built as part of the theme pavilion for the 1970 Japan World Exposition (EXPO '70, Osaka Expo '70). It was registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2020. It is one of Taro Okamoto's masterpieces an...»
Commemorating the success of the 1970 Japan World Exposition, the former site of the Expo was transformed into a "cultural park surrounded by greenery" with a Japanese garden, a nature and culture garden, and cultural, sports, leisure, and lodging facilities, covering a total area of 260 hectares. After the World Exposition, the pavilions from around the world were removed and replaced by a natur...»
Located on a hillside, this agricultural park is rich in nature, surrounded by greenery and flowers. The vast site is eight times the size of the Koshien Stadium, and is dotted with lawn areas, herb fields, ponds, streams, and suspension bridges. Visitors can also take a ride on the 54-seat Harvest Train, which runs in a relaxing atmosphere. At this park, visitors can enjoy seasonal harvest expe...»
This facility, where you can enjoy 17 types of baths from 12 countries around the world, is an oasis in the heart of the city. There is also an all-weather indoor pool, "Spa Poo," with two large sliders and a kids' pool. Also popular is the "Great Bedrock Bath of the World," featuring bedrock baths with motifs from eight different countries. That's not all. There is also a "KIDDY PARK" for chil...»
At the top of the Umeda Sky Building, the world's first connected skyscraper with 40 floors above ground and 2 below, 173 meters above ground, is the Hanging Garden Observation Deck where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Osaka cityscape. It is a spot where visitors can enjoy a vast panoramic view, a truly spectacular sight. You can see the skyscraper district of Umeda, the center of Osaka, t...»
Kuromon Ichiba is a lively market that is typical of Osaka, known as the "kitchen of Osaka" and bustling with many people. The market is lined with a wide variety of stores, including fresh fish stores and fruit and vegetable stores, and about 180 stores are lined up in a 580-meter-long "Ki-ji" shape. The area offers a wide range of fresh food products and is known as a treasure trove of food in...»
Kishiwada Castle is said to have been built in 1334 by Wada Takaya, a member of Kusunoki Masanari's family, in the town of Noda, east of the present castle. The castle is also called Chikiri Castle ("chikiri" means a device used to sow the warp of a plane) because the shape of the castle, consisting of the main castle and the second castle in a row, resembles a chigiri (a "chikiri" is a device us...»
The name of the temple is "Ryugakuzan" and the main deity of the temple is Sho-Kannon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of Mercy). The temple is popularly known as "Mizuma Kannon. It is also the fourth temple of the New Saigoku Sanjusanjo, which, together with its surroundings, has been selected as one of the most spectacular natural sites in Osaka. The temple is said to have been opened by Gyoki at the behe...»
The valley of the Ishikawa River, a tributary of the Yamato River, is a beautiful scenic spot with many beautiful waterfalls, collectively known as the 48 Falls of Takihata. The Ishigawa of the river has its headwaters from mountains around 900 meters above sea level, including Mt. Iwayuku and Mt. Minami-Katsuragi, and many waterfalls, such as Mitsudaki, Otaki, Gokodaki, Gongen Falls, Wakako Fall...»
Located in the center of Osaka, this park covers an area of 105.6 hectares and is dotted with historical buildings, including the Osaka Castle Keep. In addition, there are many spots where visitors can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers, such as the Nishinomaru Garden with approximately 300 cherry trees and the Plum Grove with 1,270 plum trees in full bloom. And music concerts are frequently held ...»
An inland aquarium using artificial seawater, NIFREL is characterized by its innovative concept of combining an aquarium, a zoo, and an art museum under the concept of "touching the senses. It is located within the EXPOCITY commercial complex. Intuitively expressing the beauty and wonder of living creatures, the aquarium combines space, lighting, video, and music to provide a rich sensory experie...»
One of the largest tourist farms in the Kansai region, with the concept of "heart-to-heart contact between people, nature, and animals," this theme park/zoo is where visitors can enjoy interacting with animals. More than 1,500 animals of about 140 species live in the park. Facilities include a pasture for goats and sheep, a dolphin and whale petting pool and towing horse course, a canine and feli...»
The observation deck of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan at 300 meters above the ground, offers a spectacular view from a height of 300 meters through a 360-degree glass space. The 60th floor consists of the "Tenjo Kairo," an indoor corridor with glass covering the entire floor. The floor is approximately 288 meters high, making it the second tallest indoor observatory in Japan after ...»
Rinku Town is located on the opposite shore from Kansai International Airport, the "Gateway to the World" where many people come and go. There is "Rinku Tower Gate Building" where popular hotels and restaurants are located, "Rinku Premium Outlets" where popular brand-name products are available at reasonable prices, and "Rinku Pleasure Town Seacruise", a commercial complex directly connected to R...»
A hot spring located in the mountains, the main building of Nanten-en is a valuable architectural structure designed by the Tatsuno Kataoka Architectural Office of Kingo Tatsuno, who also worked on Tokyo Station and other buildings. It is built in the sukiya-style irimoya style with a gabled roof based on Japanese style while incorporating Western modern elements, and has a Japanese garden on its...»
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is a fully underground museum with three basement levels (some floors above ground) that collects and exhibits contemporary art. With the exception of works by some artists (Cézanne, Picasso, Ernst, Tsuguharu Fujita, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, etc.), the collection consists mainly of domestic and international contemporary art from 1945 onward. The museum has the largest ...»
One of the most prominent public hall buildings in Japan, both the exterior and interior are highly finished and are considered important in the history of modern architecture in Japan, and are designated as National Important Cultural Properties of Japan. The building, with its distinctive arched roof, has three stories above ground and one below, and while based on the Neo-Renaissance style, it...»
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Housing, nicknamed "Osaka Kurashi-no-Konjakukan," is a public museum dedicated to the history and culture of Osaka City. The museum exhibits materials and models related to housing in Osaka City from the Edo period to the postwar period, and is located in the Osaka Municipal Housing Information Center Building. The museum is housed on the top floor of the Housing Inf...»
Located in Expo '70 Commemorative Park, this museum introduces the lifestyles and cultures of various ethnic groups from around the world. Its nickname is "Minpaku. Exhibits are mainly divided into regional and cross-cultural exhibits, and showcase the cultures of various regions of the world, including Oceania, America, Europe, Africa, and Asia including Japan. There are also exhibits that give...»
Settsukyo Gorge, a ravine located in the upper reaches of Akutagawa River, is considered one of the most scenic spots in Hokusetsu, with a 4-km stretch of marital rocks, eight tatami rocks, cliffs, and waterfalls. This beautiful scenery resembles "Yabakei," one of Japan's three most bizarre landscapes, and is also called "Settsu Yabakei. The ravine and its west bank are a scenic park, Settsukyo P...»
A theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo where you can enjoy comedy and comedies. Its nickname is "NGK. There are two performances on weekdays and three to four performances on weekends and holidays. There is a pre-concert speech by an unknown young comedian 15 minutes before the performance begins. All seats are reserved, and there are approximately 900 seats (including auxiliary seats during busy...»
The "Star Swing" is a humanitarian suspension bridge located in the Osaka Prefectural Forest Hoshida Park. This suspension bridge is 280 meters long with a maximum height of 50 meters above the ground, making it one of the largest suspension bridges in Japan for a humanitarian suspension bridge. This suspension bridge was built in the Hoshida Park at the same time as the climbing wall was constru...»
Shinsekai is a bustling town. Famous tourist spots include Tsutenkaku Tower in the center and Janjan Yokocho in the southeast. Tsutenkaku Tower is known for its large pufferfish lantern sign, and Janjan Yokocho is full of energy, with about 50 kushikatsu restaurants, doteyaki restaurants, and Go and Shogi clubs lining the street. The origin of Shinsekai was the 5th National Industrial Exhibition...»
This temple is known as the first sacred site in Japan where Bishamonten (Bishamonten) was enshrined. This temple is also famous for its autumn foliage. The origin of this temple is said to be the enshrinement of Bishamonten by Enno Shokaku (En no Gyoja) in 697, and the temple was founded in 774 by Prince Kaisei, son of Emperor Konin. With seven halls, 21 monasteries and priests' quarters, and a...»
This museum introduces the history of instant ramen. Here, the hut of the laboratory where Chicken Ramen was developed is recreated, and the history of the manufacturing process and improvement of instant ramen and Cup Noodles are displayed in a model. Also on display are instant ramen packages from around the world. In addition, visitors can choose their own soup type and toppings at the "My Cu...»
The museum introduces the history and culture of "Osaka," from ancient times to modern and contemporary times, using full-scale reconstructions of buildings, miniature models, video images, and a wealth of actual materials. Exhibits on the 10th to 7th floors show the history of "City of Osaka" over the past 1,400 years, arranged by time period. The view from the 10th floor is also popular as a p...»
This urban park (general park) is a 4.2-kilometer-long riverside park stretching from the upper reaches of the Okawa River to Tenmabashi Bridge downstream on both banks. The park utilizes the riverbed from the Kema-arashi weir to Tenmabashi Bridge, and is a riverside park with water, greenery, and beautiful cherry blossoms. On the right bank, retro buildings representing the early Meiji period, ...»
Known as "the most famous waterfall in the world," this waterfall has been selected as one of the "100 best waterfalls in Japan. With a width of 5 meters and a drop of 33 meters, it is a dynamic sight to see the water cascading down from the cliff at once. The name "Minoh" comes from the resemblance of the falling water between the trees to a "wino," a farming tool, and is said to be the origin o...»
Also called Daisenryo Kofun, Daisen Kofun, or Nintoku-ryo Kofun, this is one of the largest tombs in Japan and the world, and is shaped like a front-recessed circular mound. It belongs to one of the tumulus groups, the Mozu Kofun Cluster, and is administered by the Imperial Household Agency as the Mozu Mimihara Naka-ryo, the mausoleum of the 16th Emperor Nintoku. In 2019, the Mozu and Furuichi K...»
According to shrine legend, the shrine was destroyed by fire during the Tensho Period (1573-1593) and the shrine territory was confiscated by Hashiba Hideyoshi, but the shrine was rebuilt in 1602 by Toyotomi Hideyori, and has remained to this day. The Makura Matsuri, an annual festival held in May, features a parade of colorful pillows on streamers through the villages, while the Gosha Ondo dance...»
The main deity is Aizen Myoo, also known as Aizen-do. It is a branch temple of Shitennoji Temple and the first temple of the Saigoku Aizen Jushichi Saijo (Seaside Province). The pagoda is the oldest wooden structure in Osaka City. According to legend, the temple was founded as Shoyakuin, one of the four temples in Shitennoji founded by Prince Shotoku (Shotoku Taishi): Keida-in, Shoyaku-in, Kyoyak...»
The retro brick structure is a historical building designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and was influenced by the Glasgow School in England, and still retains a strong atmosphere of that time. It was built in 1912 as a company building for a stockbroking company. Later, it was used as the headquarters of a trading company, and in 1997, the current owner revitalized it as an English...»
Centered on Triangle Park in Nishi-Shinsaibashi, this area is home to stores selling fashion and other items for young people, and is affectionately known locally as "Amerika-mura" (American Village). There are approximately 2,500 stores in this area, and it is known as the center of youth culture in the Kansai region. Many apparel and fashion stores including used clothing, general merchandise ...»
Located on the north side of Hozenji Temple, Hozenji Yokocho is an 80-meter-long, stone-paved alley lined with some of Osaka's best gourmet restaurants, and is a spot where history has lived on since the Edo period. About 60 stores line the alley, which retains the atmosphere of old Osaka, where you can enjoy kushikatsu (skewered pork cutlets), okonomiyaki (okonomiyaki), sushi, and other unique O...»
A new landmark in Dotonbori where you can taste takoyaki, a representative of Osaka's food culture "konamon," learn about the roots of konamon, and experience making takoyaki samples by hand. At the Bistro on the B1F, you can enjoy the casual image of takoyaki in a stylish atmosphere with champagne and wine, and on the 1st floor, you can see firsthand the skill of takoyaki makers and try hot tako...»
Takoyaki is a sort of round shaped fritters made by pouring the mixture of flour and water into a special round-shape griddle, then adding a small piece of octopus, shredded naganegi, benishouga, tenkasu, and grilling all together into a ball. The origin is unknown, but there used to be a similar dish called "radio yaki" with Suji meat sold at stalls in the Taisho period, then octopus was used ins...»
Okonomiyaki is made by mixing ground nagaimo, cabbage, and various ingredients of meat or seafood of your choice into a batter made of flour and water, then grilling on an iron griddle. Spread sweetish sauce, and sprinkle katsuobushi, aonori, and mayonnaise on top. The origin is unknown, but it was a staple dish of stalls in the prewar period called "western style grill." It was sold for one sen, ...»
"Kushikatsu" was born in "Shinsekai" which was famous for "Ttsutenkaku" between the end of the Taisho Period and the beginning of the Showa Period. "Something easier than Tonkatsu" was the origin of Kushikatsu. It is made with various ingredients such as beef, vegetables and seafood, skewered and deep-fried, then served hot. Each restaurant has its own unique recipe for the batter and sauce. Kushi...»
A unique tempura made of a large piece of benishoga without cutting into smaller. It is sold at supermarkets. You can eat it as it is, or with Worcestershire sauce. Good as a finger food for booze....»
There are various kinds of foods, other than Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki, loved by people in Osaka, a city of foodies, and "Butaman" is definitely one of them. One of the most popular Butaman shops in Osaka sells 100,000 handmade Butamans a day. Butaman in Osaka is very big and heavy, and usually served on a think wood with karashi on the side. The bun is stuffed with a juicy filling, and Butaman is ...»
"Aburakasu" is beef intestines deep-fried in lard, and this is one of the local foods from Minamikawachi that was eaten only at home. This food was invented to make the most of beef without wasting any parts, and to preserve it for long just like "horumon." Aburakasu is usually used for Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. In the local area, Aburakasu is also put in udon noodels, and this dish is called "Kas...»
"Modanyaki" is a unique kind of an Osaka style Okonomiyaki cooked with Yakisoba in it. Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba is usually referred as "Hiroshimafu-okonomiyaki," however, Modanyaki is cooked in a different way. Hiroshimafu-okonomiyaki is cooked by making layers of flour batter, yakisoba and pork, so each flavor and layer never get mixed, while Modanyaki is cooked by mixing and grilling okonomiyak...»
It is said that the Horumon cuisines in Japan were born in a western style restaurant in Osaka. "Horumon" was named after a Kansai dialect "horumon" meaning "to throw away." "Horumon ryori" was registered as a trade-mark in 1940. Horumon has to be salted and rubbed, then rinsed by water and boiled before cooking to remove the strong smell, sliminess and excess fat. Horumon is rich in Vitamin B1 an...»
Kyabestuyaki is an old-western-style fritters, which are very cheap priced at 110yen, but quite filling. It is a taste of nostalgia for older generations, but very novel to the young. It could be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is also good as a snack or finger food for beer. It is low on calories too. This is also an ideal food for women on diet since it is easy to digest and healthy!...»
The one which poured linear meat of a cow over it long by fermented soybean paste and sweet rice cooking wine and boiled. "DO, and, it's boiled." or I also just say "DO, please". It's learned about as one of the features of Osaka and the new world as well as broiled cutlets on skewers. They seem to have baked it by an iron plate originally, but there are to stores using a pot at present. By the ba...»
A nabe cooked in a unique square shallow pot, which was named "Chiritorinabe (dustpan pot)" because the pot resembled a dustpan. The origin is unknown, but this dish has been loved by the local people as a specialty born in Osaka. This dish is not only good to eat, but also very enjoyable to watch how much vegetables and "Horumon" are piled up in a pot and simmered down, and this is a dish of "Osa...»
This is a kind of sushi, which is made with shrimps, sliced fish and sumeshi (vinegary rice), layered and pressed into a wood box, called “oshi (press) zushi” or “Osaka zushi.” Oshizushi was introduced to Osaka during the Meiji period using mackerels and aji at that time, however it was altered into the current “hakozushi” style with high-grade fish such as snappers, shrimps and anago as a delicac...»
Kantoudaki is actually as same as Oden, which is cooked in shoyu-flavored dashi originated in the Edo Period, and is also called "Kantoni." There are several stories for the origin of the name, and one says it was named "Kantoudaki" so it will not be mixed up with "Dengaku" which was then called "Oden" and the other says it was named after a Chinese dish "Canton-ni." The name, Kantoudaki, is very ...»
"Sake lees soup" is the dish you're enjoying widely in Kansai area where wine cellar manufacturers are often collected. Japanese radish, carrot root vegetable, salmon and yellowtail are often made by combination of fish, but pork as well as these are also used preferably in Kansai area." The sake lees soup" is compatible with thin fried tofu and thick fried tofu, and the topping material and the r...»
Sabanonitsuke is usually flavored with miso in the Kanto area, but it is cooked in a shoyu-flavored sauce in Osaka. Since Osaka had an easier distribution channel to get fresh saba from the production area, Fukui Prefecture through Kyoto Prefecture, shoyu was more suitable to season saba than miso which had a sweeter flavor. Sabanonitsuke is very tender and easily cut with chopsticks, fluffy and c...»
The origin of Ehomaki is unknown and there are several different stores of it, however it is said that the custom of eating it started from the merchants' families in Semba, Osaka Prefecture to prey for prosperity in business, safety and happiness of the family in the coming year. The uniqueness of Ehomaki is the way of eating it - looking at the direction of Eho (the god of happiness) of the year...»
Gansen-ji Temple was once the head temple of the Honganji School of Buddhism, and its main hall, bell tower, drum hall, and front gate are designated as national important cultural properties. The name of the temple is Kinryozan, and it is nicknamed "Bokkan-san. The origin of the temple is said to be a hermitage founded by Gyoki in 774, and the standing statue of Amida Nyorai, the principal image...»
This urban park, redeveloped from the site of the International Garden and Greenery Exposition (held in 1990), is a vast site of approximately 126 hectares with many facilities to enjoy. The Sakuya Konohana Pavilion, one of the largest greenhouses in Japan, is an all-glass greenhouse botanical garden that displays 15,000 plants of approximately 5,500 species from around the world. Plants growing ...»
With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, standing right next to Kaiyukan. During the 15-minute ride, visitors can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view of the Ikoma Mountains to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and the Rokko Mountains to the north. Of the 60 gondolas in to...»
Known as "Namba Shimogu" since ancient times, the shrine has been worshipped as the local deity of the Namba area, and once boasted a prosperous history with seven halls and 12 temples. The shrine was founded during the reign of Emperor Nintoku (late 4th to early 5th century), when an epidemic spread throughout the area, and it is said that Ushitenno appeared and was enshrined there. However, th...»