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Osaka City Emblem City Flowers : Cherry, Pansy Population : 2,645,305
Estimated as of January 1, 2008

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OSAKA CITY GOVERNMENT OSAKA CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU

OSAKA
Issued : February 2008

Area : 222.1km 2
MIOTSUKUSHI

Location : 3441N, 13530E

Welcome to Wonderful Osaka

Kyoto Prefecture Hyogo Prefecture
About 25 min.

Shiga Prefecture
Lake Biwa

Takarazuka

About 30 min.

Kyoto

Otsu

About 40 min.

Himeji

Osaka City
Nara
About 50 min.

About 60 min.

About 20 min. Kansai International Airport

Kobe

Sakai

Awaji Island

Osaka Prefecture Wakayama Wakayama Prefecture

About 30 min.

About 80 min.

Nara Prefecture

Osaka, Tourism Hub of the Kansai Region

Himeji Castle, the historic sites of Kyoto and Nara, and UNESCO World Heritage registered sacred sites and pilgrimage routes of the Kii mountain range in Wakayama Prefecture can all be reached easily from Osaka via subway, railway or the expressway networks.

Osaka City Area

KITA North Area
P.1417

OSAKA CASTLE Area

P.1013

Osaka Umeda
About 15 min.

About 10 min.

Universal City

About 30 min.

About 10 min.

Osakajokoen

BAY Area
Conveniently located at the intersection of one of Japans major rivers and the Seto Inland Sea, throughout the centuries Osaka, which is known as the water city, was a principle center of trade and cultural exchange with not only other areas in Japan, but also parts of mainland China and the Korean peninsula. During the Middle Ages, the city was a base for religious pilgrimages to the many temples and shrines in the region and later came to be known as the nations kitchen on account of the central role that it plays in distribution. Today, Osaka is developing as a hub for the production of next-generation robots, combining a rich cultural past with a sophisticated high-tech future that provides countless attractions for visitors and residents alike.

Osakako

Namba

About 15 min.

Tennoji

P.2629

MINAMI South Area

P.1821

TENNOJI Area
P.2225

A CITY STEEPED IN HISTORY

THE WATER METROPOLIS

A City that has Always Thrived Around Water
Thanks to its convenient location, Osaka has developed as the gateway to Japan, serving as a center for international trade and cultural interaction. It had its own port by the 5th century and by the 17th century, the city had become a center of distribution for the rest of Japan, with many specialty products from the provinces finding their way to Osaka. The canals and bridges that were built by the people to facilitate the movement of goods helped to shape the city and their influence can still be seen to this day. Riverside attractions include the tree-lined banks of the gently flowing rivers in the Okawa~ Nakanoshima area, the lively Dotombori area and the Bay area with its new amusements and theme parks.
1. Shin-Umeda City at sunrise 2. Tenjin Matsuri Festival Boat Procession (the largest water festival in Japan) 3. Tempozan Harbor Village (Osaka Port) 4. Dotombori 5. Water buses on the Okawa river

Immersed in the Romance of History

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From around the 5th century through to the 8th century, Osaka was declared the nations capital several times and played a major role in trade and cultural exchange. Later, the city served as a base for the pilgrimage routes to areas such as Kumano. Osaka Castle was constructed during the 16th century by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who managed to unify the various warring factions within Japan, and during the 17th century, the city became a center for trade and distribution activities and was referred to as the nations kitchen. Underpinning this prosperity were the citys resourceful and enterprising merchants, who introduced the worlds first futures trading system. The city is full of historic places, especially on the Uemachi plateau that runs north to south through the city. Osaka Castle and the remains of Naniwanomiya Palace are located in the north, Shitennoji, which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, is located in the central area, and Sumiyoshi-taisha Grand Shrine, which is said to have been built in the 3rd century, is located further to the south.

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1. Osaka Castle 2. Shitennoji Temple 3. Osaka Tenmangu Shrine 4. Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine 5. Sumiyoshi-taisha Grand Shrine 6. Osaka Central Public Hall

Delicious & Distinctive Osaka-Style Food

CITY OF CULINARY DELIGHTS

The very best of produce and seafood can be found in Osaka. Good quality ingredients led to consumers developing discerning tastes, which in turn produced skilled chefs who were able to satisfy their needs. One of the characteristics of this sophisticated Osaka taste is the use of rich kelp and dried skipjack broth as a base in combination with a light soy sauce to bring out the inherent flavors of the ingredients. An ideal way to experience this flavor is to try a bowl of Osaka style udon noodles, such as kitsune udon, which consists of udon noodles in a broth with fried bean curd. The ultimate in terms of this unique Osaka style is kaiseki ryouri, a traditional Japanese style multi-course meal. Shokadobento (a traditional Japanese style multi-course boxed lunch) was created by Osaka chefs as a way for people to enjoy kaiseki ryori outdoors. Osaka style sushi is different from traditional Tokyo style sushi in that it is pressed or steamed. There are many kinds of nabe ryouri (traditional hot pot dishes), of which tecchiri ( fugu or blowfish hot pot) is a typical example. In addition to traditional dishes, more modern Osaka style food includes okonomiyaki (a savory pancake) and takoyaki (wheat flour dumplings with octopus). One can also find kushikatsu (skewered fried food), yakiniku (barbecued meat) and tempura. Visitors longing for food from their own country can probably find what they want, choosing from the rich variety of French, Italian, Chinese and other ethnic foods available.

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1. Seasonal Japanese food 2. Restaurants line Hozenji-Yokocho alley 3.4.5. Colorful signs outside restaurants attract customers 6. Dotombori 7. Kushikatsu 8. Okonomiyaki 9. Takoyaki 10. Kitsune udon noodles 11. Tessa and tecchiri (raw and cooked blowfish) 12. Pressed sushi 13. Kuromon Ichiba Market 14. Sushi with only the freshest of ingredients 15. A typical yakitori (skewered grilled chicken) restaurant

THE PERFORMING ARTS

Osaka boasts a wide range of traditional performing arts, including noh, kyogen, bunraku and kamigata kabuki. Bunraku, which was registered by UNESCO as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003, is a form of traditional puppet theater that originated in Osaka more than 300 years ago. Accompanied by shamisen music and narrative song, puppeteers manipulate the puppets to create subtle movements and expressions. One of the characteristics of kamigata kabuki is the way in which it realistically portrays a wide range of social obligations, human emotions and romance. In 2005 this too was registered as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Noh and kyogen are performed throughout the year at the Noh Theater, while in summer Takigi Noh (noh performed in the light of burning torches) is performance outdoors. A wide range of concerts and musicals are always being held in the many halls and venues throughout the city at which people can enjoy artists from throughout Japan and around the world.
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SHOPPING

Old and New Performing Arts

1. Classic music (Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra) 2. Musicals (Shiki Theater) 3. Noh 4. Kamigata kabuki 5. Bunraku

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A Shoppers Paradise

1. Inside one of Osakas department stores 2. Matsuyamachisuji Shopping St. 3. Nippombashi Den-Den Town 4. Sennichimae Doguyasuji St. 5. Brand-name Boutique Area 6. Herbis PLAZA 7. Shinsaibashisuji Shopping St.

If you want to really experience Osaka, make sure you visit one of the many shopping areas where youre bound to find something you like. Close to any of the major railway terminals you will always find a large department store, under which you will discover underground shopping areas that seem to go on forever. It is said that Osaka has the largest underground shopping area in Japan in terms of shop floor space. It also boasts the countrys longest shopping street (Tenjimbashisuji shopping street) and the Shinsaibashisuji shopping street, famous throughout Japan since the 18th century. Another feature of Osaka is the many specialized shopping areas. Matsuyamachisuji shopping street boasts many toy wholesalers stocking traditional Japanese items ranging from Japanese dolls through to New Year decorations, hina dolls and carp streamers. You can find everything you could possibly need when starting a restaurant in the Sennichimae Doguyasuji street and in Nippombashi Den-Den Town you will find every conceivable kind of home appliance and computer equipment, along with animation-related products and high-tech parts for robotics difficult to come across anywhere else. 7

PhotoSakata Tojyuro offered by Shochiku co.,ltd.

FESTIVALS EVENTS
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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Japan Mint Tenjin Matsuri Festival

Traditional Festivals and Events to Mark the Seasons

Osaka has many seasonal events throughout the year, including cherry blossom viewing in the spring, summer festivals with a history of more than 1,000 years, chrysanthemum festivals in autumn and laser light displays during the winter. Roadside stalls spring up during festivals making the occasion even more enjoyable. Why not come and enjoy one of these festivals with us?
Osaka Castle Chrysanthemum Display Osaka Hikari-no-Renaissance

Memorial Ceremony for Prince Shotoku

Shirokita Iris Garden

Osaka Castle Takigi Noh

Naniwa Yodo River Fireworks Display

Moon Festival

Dango Chakai

Toka Ebisu

Doya-Doya

Spring
3 March
Mid-March

Summer
6 June
Early June

Autumn
9 September
1st Week in September Osaka Classic (Midosuji Avenue) A musical event that sees various locations along Midosuji Avenue turned into concert venues to delight fans of classical music. August 15 under the old moon calendar Moon Festival (Osaka Temmangu and Sumiyoshitaisha Grand Shine) 20th~26th Autumn Equinox Festival (Shitennoji) Please refer to the Spring Equinox Festival.

Winter
12 December 1 January
Mid-December (2 Weeks) Osaka Hikari-no-Renaissance (Nakanoshima) The area around Nakanoshima including the water is floodlit at night. 31st New Years Eve Celebrations (Shitennoji, Bay Area, etc.) Events are held in various locations throughout the city (Noh Theater and various halls, etc.) to see in the New Year. Bells are rung and whistles are sounded at midnight. December 31st~January 1st New Year Visits to Temples and Shrines (Various locations throughout the city.) Traditional Japanese New Year celebrations include seeing in the New Year at Shitennoji and visiting Sumiyoshi-taisha Grand Shrine the following day. 3rd (for 3 Weeks) Early Spring Bunraku Performance (National Bunraku Theatre) 9th~11th Toka Ebisu (Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine, HorikawaEbisu Jinja Shrine) One of the many festivals in the city where people go to wish for prosperity in business for the coming year. 14th Doya-Doya (Shitennoji) A unique festival where young men fight for good luck. Final Sunday Osaka International Ladies Marathon (Nagai Stadium) A great opportunity to see top runners from throughout the world competing in the marathon. 3rd End of Winter (Abiko Kannon, Various Locations throughout the City) In Japan, February 4th historically marks the beginning of spring. On the day before, people scatter beans to bring good luck. There is good chance you may come accross people in costumes of the streets of the Kita (north) and Minami (south) areas of the city. Mid-February~Early March Plum Blossom Viewing (Osaka Castle Park) People come from throughout the Kansai area to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the plum blossoms in Osaka Castle Park.

4 April

Sumo March Tournament (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) One of the six major tournaments held throughout Japan. 18th~24th Spring Equinox Festival (Shitennoji) One of the Buddhist rituals held each spring and autumn that attracts crowds of people. 3 Days around the 20th Senpukan Hall Open to the Public The former guesthouse of the Japan Mint is opened to the general public. It is the oldest remaining Western-style building in Osaka.

5 May

Early-April (3 weeks) April Bunraku Performance (National Bunraku Theatre) Late March ~ Early April Cherry Blossom Viewing (Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden, etc.) Early~Mid-April Japan Mint Cherry Blossom Viewing This event has been running for more than 120 years. Mid~Late April Peony Viewing at Nagai Botanical Gardens The shape of these beautiful flowers is reminiscent of a seated woman. 22nd Memorial Ceremony for Prince Shotoku (Shitennoji) Bugaku is performed on the anniversary of the death of Prince Shotoku, one of Japans famous sages. This ceremony features historical music and dance and has been carried out for more than 1,400 years. One day of Late April~Early May Open Air Night Concerts (Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden) Early May

7 July

June Bunraku Appreciation Seminar (National Bunraku Theatre) 14th O-Taue Shinji (rice planting ceremony) (Sumiyoshi-taisha Grand Shrire) An important event in Japan where the staple food is rice, this ceremony has been designated an important intangible folk heritage. Late June~Late July Lotus Viewing (Nagai Botanical Gardens) June 30th~July 2nd Aizen Festival (Shoman-in Temple) This is the first of the summer festivals in Osaka and features women in traditional summer dress (yukata) being carried along in palanquins. 11th~12th Ikutama Shrine Summer Festival This is the summer festival of one of the most prestigious shrines in the city. 11th~14th Kumata Shrine Summer Festival In this dynamic festival, nine floats are pulled around the city. 24th~25th Tenjin Matsuri Festival (Osaka Temmangu Shrine) One of the three largest festivals in Japan, the climax of this event is on the evening of the 25th when more than one hundred boats crowd the Okawa River. Late July Osaka Castle Takigi Noh by Torchlight (Osaka Castle Nshinomaru Garden) Noh is performed by the light of burning torches at Osaka Castle, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Late July~Early August Special Summer Holiday Bunraku Performance (National Bunraku Theatre) 30th~August 1st Sumiyoshi Matsuri Festival (Sumiyoshi-taisha Grand Shrine) The finale of the summer festivals in Osaka, this event features a large thatched ring through which people pass in a cleansing ritual. Early August Naniwa Yodo River Fireworks Display (near Juso Ohashi) 11th~12th Osaka Takigi Noh by Torchlight (Ikutama Jinja Shrine) 13th~16th Urabone (Buddhist All Souls Day) (Shitennoji) A candlelight memorial service for those who have passed away.

10 October
2nd Monday Dango Chakai (Tamatsukuri Inari Jinja Shrine) Tea is served with sweet dumplings at this shrine which has long been associated with Hideyoshi Toyotomi, one of the most significant figures in Japanese history. Early-October(1 week) World Super Junior Tennis Championships (Utsubo Tennis Center) The gateway to success for the worlds top junior players. Mid-October~Mid-November Chrysanthemum Display (Osaka Castle Park, Tennoji Park)

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Early-November (3 Weeks) November Bunraku Performance (National Bunraku Theatre) 22nd~23rd Shinno-sai Festival (Sukunahikona Jinja Shrine) People come to celebrate Japans gods of medicine. The symbol of the festival is branches of bamboo grass with a hanging paper tiger. Mid-November~Early December Autumn Colors (Osaka Castle Park, Midosuji Avenue, etc.) Enjoy the autumn foliage at various sites within the city.

2 February

Midosuji Open Festival (Shinsaibashi~Namba intersections.) Renowned for its beautiful ginkgo trees, the main street of Osaka is closed off to vehicles for use exclusively by pedestrians. Early May International Grand Prix Athletics (Nagai Stadium) Late May~Early June Shirokita Iris Viewing (Shirokita Garden)

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OSAKA CASTLE
The castle walls and turrets were designed and built during the Edo period (17th Mid19thC) to prevent any hostiles from entering the Castle. The two-story Inui turret and the powder magazine with its stone walls and ceilings are places of special interest. Thirteen of the buildings in the castle complex have been designated as important cultural assets.

OSAKA CASTLE

Castle Fortications

The Four Seasons of Osaka Castle Park

The historic buildings of the Osaka Castle complex blend in with the natural splender of this 106.7ha site that is located right in the heart of Osaka. In the spring, people come to enjoy the plum blossoms (1,250 trees of 93 varieties) and the cherry blossoms (approx. 600 trees in Nishinomaru Garden), while in the fall they come to see the enchanting autumn colors.

Folding Screen of the Osaka Summer Campaign Important Cultural Property, Japanese Government

Timeless, Majestic, Beautiful

Construction of Osaka Castle commenced in 1583 by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who aimed to unify Japan as a nation. Two years later, the main tower was completed and used as a command post. This was burned down after the Toyotomi clan was killed in 1615 and although it was rebuilt during the Tokugawa Period, it was struck by lightning in 1665 and was once again reduced to ashes. It remained in ruins for 266 years until 1931 when it was rebuilt to once again grace the Osaka skyline, this time with the help of public donations (approx. 75 billion was given). Another restoration project was started in 1995 to restore the main tower to its former splendor, after which this much-loved dynamic symbol of Osaka was registered by the government as a tangible cultural asset.
MAP B-3 06-6941-3044 Accessible from Temmabashi, Tanimachi 4-chome, Osaka Business Park and Morinomiya stations on the Osaka subway network, JR Morinomiya, Osakajokoen, Osakajo-Kitazume and Keihan Temmabashi stations.

Items on Display at Osaka Castle

More than 8,000 important cultural assets are stored in the main tower of Osaka Castle, the most impressive of which is the folding screen painting depicting the summer battle of Osaka. In this masterpiece that is said to have been commissioned after the battle by the Fukuoka feudal lord Nagamasa Kuroda, the commander of the eastern forces, the various facets of the battlefield are clearly depicted, such as the castle and town prior to their destruction and the terrible confusion in the surround areas. Other items include many good examples of the writings, armor and weapons, pictures and woodblock prints.

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: This is Osaka dialect for arigato (thank you) and can be used at the end of a conversation.

A close up of a section of the folding screen above

Armor with two-part multicolor-cord cuirass

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OSAKA CASTLE

Enjoy the Best of Ancient and Modern Osaka

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Sempukan, Former Guest House of the Mint

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Koyano Museum of Antique

Kyobashi COMS Garden

Kema Sakuranomiya Park The Mint Bureau

Kiehan Kyobashi Sta. Kyobashi Sta.

Keihan Mall
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Mint Museum

Daiei Super Market

Temmabashi-suj i Ave.

Himawari Cruise Gourmet & Music Cruise

Fujita Museum of Art

Leaving from and returning to the Osaka Amenity Park (OAP) pier, these cruises allow passengers to enjoy a delicious lunch, afternoon tea or dinner from the Imperial Hotel Osaka while taking in the sites of Osaka from the Okawa river. 06-6942-6699 http://suijo-bus.jp/language/english/ himawari.aspx Fares: Lunch 4,725~ Afternoon Tea 2,625~ Dinner 8,925 Accessible from JR Sakuranomiya station.

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Garden of Former Baron Fujita's Residence

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Twin21 Tower Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines

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Theater BRAVA Izumi Hall

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North Outer Moat

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Temmabashi Sta.

Dawn Center
Kyobashi-guchi Entrance West Outer Moat Inner Moat
Gokuraku -bashi Brg.

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Osaka-jo Hall

Aquabus Pier

Temmabashi Sta.
Osaka Business ParkOBP
MAP C-2 In addition to many IT-related companies, this area consisting of 15 high-rise buildings surrounded by water is home to Osaka-jo Hall (one of the largest scale in Western Japan), classical music halls, theaters where one can enjoy the performing arts, hotels, shopping and sports facilities. 06-6946-1048/06-6946-1310 (Osaka Business Park Development Association Office) Accessible from Osaka Business Park station on the Osaka subway network and JR and Keihan Kyobashi stations.

Aoyamon Gate

Baseball Ground Taiyo-no-Hiroba (Playing ground)

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Osaka Suijo Bus Aqualiners

Passengers can take in the historic sites of Osaka and enjoy passing under a number of bridges. There are four aquabus piers between Osakajo Koen and Yodoyabashi. 06-6942-5511 http://suijo-bus.jp/language/english/aqualiner.aspx Fares: Adult 1,600 Child 800 (An additional charge applies during the cherry blossom season.)

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This cruise, which takes 50 minutes one way, takes passengers through the heart of Osaka from Osakajo Koen to Minatomachi River Place via Dotombori. 06-6942-6699 Fares: Adult 1,000 Child 500

Ensho-gura Tea House (Gunpowder Storehouse) Inui-Yagura Former Osaka Turret Guest House

Osaka Castle Main Tower (Castle Museum)

Osakajokoen Sta.

East Outer Moat

Nishinomaru Garden

The Structure of Kimmeisui Well

JR Osaka Loo p Line Tamatsukuri-suji Ave.

Plum Grove

Osaka Pref. Office

Sengan-Yagura Turret

Inner Bailey

Kinzo(Treasure House)

Tram Stop Otemon Gate

Entrance Tamon-Yagura Turret

OSAKA CASTLE PARK

Sakuramon Gate

Japanese Archery Hall

Dry Moat

Tamatsukuri-guchi Entrance Ichiban-Yagura Turret

JOTOWARD

Business Inn Art Center Tanimachi

Osaka Contemporary

Rokuban-Yagura Turret Pref. Police Headquarters Tram Stop

Tram Stop

H.Primrose Osaka

Shudokan (Martial Arts Training Hall)

Hokoku Jinja Shrine

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South Outer Moat Tram Stop Bus

Osaka Castle Band Shell

NHK/NHK
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NHK (Japan Broadcasting) Osaka Museum of History

Kyoikuto Memorial Tower

Hommachi

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Morinomiya On&Off Ramp

Peace Osaka

Morinomiya Sta.

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Subway Chuo Line

Tanimachi 4-chome Sta.

Hanshin Expressway Osaka Pref. Youth Center

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Tanimachi-suji Ave.

Remains of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace

Morinomiya Piloti Hall

Remains of Morinomiya

Uemachi-suji

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MAP A-4 Built on the ruins of Naniwanomiya Palace, the museum features 70cm wide vermillion-lacquered columns that are replicas of the actual pillars that stood in the palace, as well as displays depicting aspects of life at various stages in the history of Osaka. 06-6946-5728 http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/ english_iso-8859-1/ Accessible from Tanimachi 4-chome station on the Osaka subway network.

Osaka Museum of History

The center aims to teach people the importance of peace by introducing them to the terrible devastation experienced by the people of Osaka and other Asian nations during WWII. 06-6947-7208 http://www.peace-osaka.or.jp/pdf/pamphlet_en.pdf Accessible from Morinomiya station on the Osaka subway network and JR Morinomiya station.

Osaka International Peace Osaka Peace Center

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MAP B-5 The ruins of this palace, which was rebuilt twice during the Asuka and Nara Periods (late 6th~late 8th century), represent the oldest remains of a real continental-style palace in Japan. The foundations of the throne room have been restored and the area turned into a park. 06-6943-6836 Accessible from Tanimachi 4-chome station on the Osaka subway network.

Remains of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace

CHUO-WARD
St. Maria Cathedral Otsuki Nohgakudo Theater

Sakura Art Museum

Ave.

H.Oaks Early Bird

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Tamatsukuri Inari Jinja Shrine

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Nambo?

: This is Osaka dialect for ikura desu ka (how much?). Placing the emphasis on the bo when pronouncing the word gives it the Osaka accent.

Tourist Attraction

Temple

Shrine

ShoppingDining

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Historic Building Highway Bus stop

Hotel Post Ofce

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Consulate Police

High schoolUniversity

Junior high school

Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport]

Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport ]

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KITA Area

KITA (North) Area

The area around Umeda, where major terminals for the Osaka subway, JR and private railways can be found, boasts department stores, buildings full of fashionable shops and various attractions. Other features include the Kitashinchi entertainment district, the many halls and museums around Nakanoshima, and the vast underground shopping area in Umeda.

The Nakanoshima Area A Fusion of Old and New

MAP G-5 The historic neo-renaissance style Osaka Central Public Hall was opened in 1918 and is an important national Caltural Asset that is still used for cultural and art-related activities to this day. 06-6208-2002 Accessible from Yodoyabashi and Kitahama stations on the Osaka subway network and Keihan line.

Osaka Central Public Hall

The Gateway to Osaka A Wide Range of Attractions

MAP H-5 The first public park to be created in Osaka (1891), Nakanoshima Park is located between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers. It is an ideal place from which to appreciate the beauty of the Water City. 06-6312-8121 Accessible from Yodoyabashi and Kitahama stations on the Osaka subway network and Keihan line.

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

Nakanoshima Park

MAP G-5 A veritable treasure trove of world reknown Oriental ceramics, the museum is home to an impressive collection of approximately 2,700 works, including national treasures, and important cultural assets from the Ataka Collection. 06-6223-0055 http://www.moco.or.jp/en/ Accessible from Yodoyabashi and Kitahama stations on the Osaka subway network and Keihan line.

Tekijuku

A European-style school founded by Koan Ogata and preserved from the 1850s where students went to study European subjects. 06-6231-1970 Accessible from Yodoyabashi and Kitahama stations on the Osaka subway network and Keihan line. Not open to the public, but can be booked for use depending on availability.

MAP D-2 Suspended 170m above the ground and connecting the twin skyscrapers of Shin-Umeda City, the Floating Garden Observatory offers unprecedented views of the city and its environs. Below ground is Takimi Shoji Alley, an area of restaurants recreated with a retro feel. 06-6440-3899 http://www.skybldg.co.jp/garden/e/ Accessible from Umeda station on the Osaka subway network, Hankyu and Hanshin Umeda and JR Osaka stations.

Shin-Umeda City

The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The Floating Garden Observatory

MAP D-5 A modern facility with three floors below ground, the museum stores and displays a wide range of contemporary art. 06-4860-8600 http://www.nmao.go.jp/english/home.html Accessible from Higobashi station on the Osaka subway network.

The Huge Umeda Underground Shopping Area

This top-class underground shopping center, which was one of the first of its kind when completed in 1963, radiates in five different directions and is constantly full of people. In terms of total area it is one of the largest underground shopping areas in Japan and includes Whity Umeda, Diamor Osaka, the Dojima Underground Shopping Center, Herbis Osaka and Hankyu Sanbangai.
Umeda Sta.(Hankyu) Hankyu Sanbangai

Hankyu Sanbangai Whity Umeda Diamor Osaka Dojima Underground Shopping Center

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Hankyu Dept.Store

Takimi Koji Alley

MAP F-2 Located in the heart of Osaka s Umeda, HEP is an integrated commercial complex with a 75m diameter Ferris wheel located on the roof that reaches a maximum height of 106m. 06-6313-0501 Accessible from Umeda and Higashi-Umeda stations on the Osaka subway network and Hankyu Umeda station.

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Osaka International Convention CenterLeft

A fully equipped moder n multipurpose facility catering for everything from large-scale international conferences to special events and concerts. The facility is also known as Grand Cube Osaka. 06-4803-5555 http://www.gco.co.jp/english/english.html Accessible from Awaza station on the Osaka subway network, JR Osaka and Shin-Fukushima stations, and Hanshin Fukushima station.

Umeda Sta.(Hanshin) Hanshin Dept.Store Central Post Ofce The Hilton Plaza East The Hilton Plaza West Herbis Plaza Ent Subway Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Sta. Herbis Plaza Diamor Hilton Osaka Osaka Maru Osaka Bldg. Osaka Ekimae No.4 Bldg. E-ma Subway Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Sta.

MAP F-1.2 An area of restaurants, amusements, shops and fashionable boutiques aimed more at young people. Accessible from Nakatsu station on the Osaka subway network, JR Osaka and Hankyu Umeda stations.

Chaya-machi Quarter

MAP E-3.4 This area boasts with brand-name boutiques, unique restaurants and Shiki Theater musicals. 06-6343-7500 Accessible from Nishi-Umeda station on the Osaka subway network and Hanshin Umeda station.

Herbis PLAZA/Herbis ENT

MAP D-5 The museum consists of an exhibition space where people can see, touch and play and a planetarium where you can learn of the wonders of space and energy. 06-6444-5656 http://www.sci-museum.jp/server_sci/img/leaflet.pdf Accessible from Higobashi station on the Osaka subway network.

Osaka Science MuseumRight

Osaka Ekimae No.1 Bldg.

Osaka Ekimae No.2 Bldg.

Osaka Ekimae No.3 Bldg.

JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Sta.

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Summahen

: Osaka dialect for sumimasen (excuse me, please, thank you).

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Places in Osaka where the Old Traditions Survive

MAP F-4.G-4 Stretching east to west for approximately 1km, this street contains some of Japan s top antique shops and galleries. The Oimatsu Antique Festival is held twice a year in spring and autumn. Accessible from Yodoyabashi station on the Osaka subway network, Keihan Yodoyabashi, and JR Kitashinchi stations.

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Nakatsu Sta.

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Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Sta.

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Hank

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Umeda Arts Theater

Namban Bunkakan Museum

H.SUNROUTE Umeda

Theater Drama City

KITA-WARD

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Chayamachi Applause Kishu Railway Osaka Umeda H. Umeda Dormitory JR West

Mainichi Broadcasting

Umeda Loft Urban Terrace Chayamachi NU Chayamachi

Umeda Center Bldg.

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Tenjimbashi-suji Shopping St.

Tenjimbashi-suji Ave.

Nakazakicho Sta.

Shin-Umeda City
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MAP E-4.F-4 One of Osaka s popular nightlife spots with many traditional restaurants and clubs. Recently the number of affordable restaurants has increased. Accessible from JR Kitashinchi and Osaka stations. Umeda, Nishi-Umeda, and Higashi-Umeda stations on the Osaka subway network.

Osaka Yayoi Kaikan ANA

CHAYA-MACHI
Hankyu Sambangai (Underground Shopping Mall)

JR Osaka Loop

Line

Okome Gallery Umeda The Floating Garden Observatory

Osaka Nohgaku Kaikan Theater

Germany

Umeda Sta.(Hankyu)
CITI Bank ings Umeda H.New Hankyu Osaka EST

Kita-Shinchi

Underground Passage

H.Landmark Umeda

Daitoyo

Kita Ward Office Kansai Telecasting

Temma Sta.

The Westin Osaka

Marushin Ryokan

Kids Plaza Osaka

Yamanishi Fukushi Kinen Kaikan

Yodobashi-Umeda

H.Kinki

Tsunashiki Hotel IL MONTE HEP FIVE H.Kitahachi Tenjinsha Shrine Ferris Wheel Umeda Sta. SEGA Umeda Joypolice t. Osaka Visitors' idori S HEP NAVIO Higash Info Center, Umeda Hankyu Hankyu Grand Bldg.

Ogimachi Sta.
Ogimachi Park Ogimachi Pool

JR Osaka Sta.
Gare Osaka Billbord Live OSAKA
JR
Acty Osaka H.Granvia Osaka

Ogimachi On Ramp

Hankyu Dept.Store Umeda Kagetsu Theater Whity Umeda (Underground Shopping Mall)
Sonezaki Police

Osaka Tokyu Inn

Ogimachi-dori St.

Taiyuji Temple

Osaka SHIKI Theatre

Daimaru Dept. Store Umeda

Subway Sakaisuji Line

Umeda Sta.(Hanshin)

Umeda On&Off Ramp

Central Post Office

Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street

MAP H-4 On July 24~25 each year, this shrine hosts the Tenjin Festival, one of the three largest festivals in Japan. People coming to worship here venerate the gods of learning and art. 06-6353-0025 Accessible from Minami-Morimachi station on the Osaka subway network or JR Osakatemmangu station.

FUKUSHIMAWARD

H.Monterey Osaka

NishiUmeda Sta.

Hilton Plaza East Hilton Osaka

JAL

Hanshin Dept.Store E-ma

Maruichi H.

Ogimachi Off Ramp

Higashi-Umeda Sta.

H.Hokke Club Osaka

Ohatsutenjin-dori St.
Yomiuri Newspaper

Osaka Temmangu Shrine

MAP H-15 With its unique design and a length of approximately 2.6km, this arcade is the longest in Japan and is home to about 600 shops of all descriptions, including many traditional Japanese style delicatessens. Accessible from Ogimachi, Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome and Minami-Morimachi stations on the Osaka subway network, JR Temma and Osakatemmangu stations.

Herbis Ent

Hilton Plaza West Osaka Ekimae No.1 Bldg.

Osaka Osaka Ekimae DAI-ICHI H. No.4 Bldg. Osaka Maru Bldg.

Umeda OS H.

Horikawa-Ebisu Jinja Shrine

Ohatsu-Tenjin Shrine

Mainichi Newspaper

Herbis PLAZA

The Ritz-Carlton.Osaka

Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Route

H.Hanshin

Second Inn Umeda Snow Crystal Bldg.

Dojima Underground Shopping Center

Subw ay Yotsub

Kitashinchi Sta.

Osaka Ekimae Osaka Ekimae No.2 Bldg. No.3 Bldg. Diamor Osaka (Underground Shopping Mall)

Minamimorimachi Off Ramp

(SONEZAKI-SHINCHI)
Dojima Avanza

KITA-SHINCHI

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The Phoenix Hall

Sonezaki-dori

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Minami-Morimachi Sta.

East H.

JR Tozai Line
Oimatsu-dori St.

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Fukushima Sta.

Kintetsu Dojima Bldg.

Deiribashi Off Ramp

U.S.A

Minamimorimachi On Ramp

Dentsu Dojima H. NTT Toyobo

Dojima Kanden Bldg.

Suisho-ba

Temma Tenjin Hanjotei

ANA H.Osaka
Dojima On Ramp

Osaka High & District Court

Osaka Temmangu Shrine

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Suntory

Oe-bashi Brg.

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The Public Prosecutor's Office

Tam inobas

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Temma Police
Kitahama Off Ramp

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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

MAP H-1 This truly unique and innovative museum features incredibly detailed displays and even full-scale streets that have been painstakingly recreated to show what life was like in the city at various time in its past. 06-6242-1170 Accessible from the Osaka subway network and Hankyu Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome stations.

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Bank of Japan

Osaka City Hall

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

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Yodoya-bashi Brg.

Festival Hall

Dai Bldg.

Nakanoshima Librar

Nakanoshima

Kansai Electric Power

The Nat l Museum of Art, Osaka

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Central Public Hall

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Aquabus Pier

Osaka Science Museum

Higobashi Sta.

Sumitomo Bldg.

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Keihan Main L ine

Tenjimbashi Brg.

Rose Garden Nakanoshima Park

Rihga Nakanoshima Inn

Tourist Attraction Temple

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Sumitomo Mitsui Bank

Shrine

CHUO-WARD

Museum

Kitahama Sta.

Yodoyabashi Sta.

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Hona

: This word equates to well or then and can even be used for see you or see you later.

ShoppingDining

Historic Building Highway Bus stop

Hotel Post Ofce

, Visitor s Information Center Pool Hospital

Consulate Police

High schoolUniversity

Junior high school

Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport]

Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport ]

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MINAMI(South) Area

Dotombori the Epitome of Osaka

All manner of shops and entertainment can be found in the Minami Area, which stretches from Semba (Honmachi) to the area surrounding Namba station. Luxury brand shops can be found around Nagahoridori intersection, while Minami-Semba and Horie are home to contemporary fashion designers. There are also many unique shops that have been in business in Shinsaibashi and Namba for over 100 years. Entertainment such as Bunraku, Kabuki, Rakugo and Manzai (stand-up comedy) can be enjoyed in the area.

The Latest Fashions from Osaka and the Worlds Top Brands

Shinsaibashi Brand-name Boutique Area

MAP K-12 A t t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f M i d o s u j i B o u l e v a rd a n d Nagahoridori there are approximately 40 stores selling luxury brands such as Fendi and Christian Dior. At night the show windows are lit up and many people enjoy a little window shopping. Accessible from Shinsaibashi station on the Osaka subway network. MAP J-1.I-2 A popular area for young people with fashionable small boutiques and shops selling sophisticated furnishings and other interesting goods. Accessible from Shinsaibashi and Yotsubashi stations on the Osaka subway network.

Minami Semba and Horie

MAP J-2 About 30 years ago when a number of shops in this area started selling imported goods from the US it made quite an impact among the young people of Osaka. Even today you can still find shops selling used clothing, CDs and other goods from the US and is always brimming with young people. Accessible from Shinsaibashi and Yotsubashi stations on the Osaka subway network.

America Mura

Minamis Two Major Underground Shopping Areas

Subway Nagahori Tsurumi -Ryokuchi Line Tokyu Hands Subway Nagahori Tsurumi -Ryokuchi Line Nagahoribashi Sta.

Subway Midosuji Line Shinsaibashi Sta. Subway Yotsubashi Line Yotsubashi Sta.

LOFT

Subway Sakaisuji Line Nagahoribashi Sta.

Sogo Dept. Store Daimaru Dept. Store Shinsaibashi

MAP K-3 With its restaurants, eye-catching billboards and trademark crab and blowfish signs, Dotombori is a lively place that is typical of many areas of Osaka. In addition to the Dotombori Gokuraku Shotengai, the food and performing arts theme park, there is the Dotombori Walkway, the Ebisu Tower Ferris wheel, and Yabafo, Japans first building-mounted free-fall amusement ride. 06-6211-4542 Accessible from Osaka subway, Kintetsu and Nankai Namba stations.

Dotombori

Crysta Nagahori
Subway Sennichimae Line Namba Sta.

MAP K-1

OCAT Osaka City Air Terminal JR Namba Sta.

Kintetsu Line Namba Sta. Shin Kabukiza Theater

Subway Midosuji Line Namba Sta. Crysta Nagahori Namba Walk Namba Nan Nan Takashimaya Dept. Store Namba CITY

Subway Yotsubashi Line Namba Sta.

Namba Walk

MAP K-3
Namba Sta. (Nankai)

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street MAP K-2

MAP K-3 Hozenji Yokocho is the name of a stone-paved alley that runs past the famous moss-covered Mizukake Fudo Buddhist statue only a few minutes walk from Namba and is home to around 60 traditional eateries and bars. Accessible from Osaka subway, Kintetsu and Nankai Namba stations.

Hozenji-Yokocho Alley

Deriving its name from Shinsai Okada, who developed the area about 380 years ago, Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Arcade has approximately 180 shops ranging from long-established businesses through to the latest brand name shops. 06-6211-1114 http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/e/index.html/ Accessible from Shinsaibashi station on the Osaka subway network.

MAP K-5 Lush greenery co-existing within this huge complex, Namba Parks offers a sloping rooftop park with trees, ponds, waterfalls, amphitheater and shopping mall. 06-6644-7100 Accessible from Namba station on the Osaka subway network and Nankai Namba station.

Namba Parks

Crysta Nagahori consists of about 100 shops located in a 730m long shopping area beneath Nagahoridori between the entrances to Yotsubashi, Nagahoribashi and Shinsaibashi stations on the Osaka subway network. The underground shopping center in Namba consists of Namba Walk, Namba Nan Nan and Namba City. Both of these areas are popular for their shopping and gourmet food.

NAMBA PARKS

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Chau,

chau : Osaka dialect for chigau, chigau (no, no), which sounds rather humorous.

Around Mido-suji Avenue Osaka City Hall and Central Public Hall denote no-smoking zones. Smoking on the streets and footpaths in these zones is punishable by a 1,000 yen ne.

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TENNOJI Area

The area around Tennoji station is full of interesting places that the whole family can enjoy. In addition to shopping malls, a large zoo and a spacious park, visitors can experience the downtown atmosphere of post-war Japan in Shinsekai and examine the historic ruins around Shitennoji temple, which dates back to the late 6th century.

Tennoji Art Galleries, Japanese Gardens, Shrines and Much More

Tennoji Park
MAP N-2 Opened in 1909, in addition to containing a park with flowerbeds and greenhouses, Tennoji Park contains Osaka Municipal Museum of Art, Tennoji zoo and Keitakuen garden. 06-6771-8401 Accessible from Tennoji station on the Osaka subway network, JR Tennoji and Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi stations.

Take a Stroll through Osakas Historic Past

Kagaya Shinden Kaisho Ruins

Constructed by the merchant Jinbei Kagaya as his residence and headquarters in 1745 on part of the huge area of land that he had reclaimed from the sea. This is the only surviving remains of this massive complex in Osaka City. A tearoom set amongst beautiful gardens was used as a club that was frequented by the rich and famous. 06-6683-8151 Accessible from Suminoe Koen station on the Osaka subway network.

Osaka Municipal Museum of Art MAP N-2

Shitennoji Temple

MAP O-2 Built in 593 by Prince Shotoku, Shitennoji was Japans first govermental temple, featuring a middle gate, a 5-story pagoda, a main hall and an auditorium arranged in a straight line surrounded by corridors. Visitors can enjoy powdered green tea in one of the four tea rooms in the monks gardens. 06-6771-0066 Accessible from Shitennojimae Yuhigaoka station on the Osaka subway network and JR Tennoji station.

Located inside Tennoji Park, the museum was built in 1936 on land that was gifted to the city of Osaka by the Sumitomo family, one of Japans four major family-run conglomerates. It houses over 8,500 Japanese and Chinese works of art, including some that have been designated as national treasures and important cultural assets, and its regular exhibitions are very popular. 06-6771-4874 http://osaka-art.info-museum.net/index_omm_e.html Accessible from Tennoji station on the Osaka subway network, JR Tennoji and Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi stations.

Keitakuen Garden

MAP N-2 Originally built in 1910 as a Rinsen-style garden for the Sumitomo family with trees planted around the edge of a large pond. 06-6771-8401 Accessible from Tennoji station on the Osaka subway network, JR Tennoji or Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi stations.

MAP N-1 2 The seven slopes of the Uemachi plateau are known collectively as Shitennoji Nanasaka. Each of them has their own unique history and characteristics, such as undulating stone pavements, mud walls, and green trees. Shingonzaka and Genshojizaka: Accessible from Tanimachi 9-Chome station on the Osaka subway network and Kintetsu Uehommachi. Kuchinawazaka, Aizenzaka, Kiyomizuzaka, Tenjinzaka and Ousaka : Accessible from Shitennojimae Yuhigaoka station on the Osaka subway network.

Tennoji Nanasaka

Sumiyoshi-Taisya Grand Shrine

Ikutama Jinja Shrine

The middle shrine and inner sanctuary of Ikutama shrine, which is mentioned in Japans oldest remaining manuscripts, are covered by the same roof, making it unique in terms of construction among Japanese shrines. 06-6771-0002 Accessible from Tanimachi 9-chome station on Osaka subway and Uehommachi station on Kintetsu line.

Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine

MAP M-1 The god of commerce is enthusiastically worshipped here by the faithful during the Toka-Ebisu festival, which takes place over three days from January 9~11 every year and draws up to a million participants. 06-6643-0150 Accessible from Daikokucho and Ebisucho stations on the Osaka subway network and Nankai Imamiya Ebisu station.

Constructed 1,800 years ago in a unique style and designated a national treasure, Sumiyoshi-Taisha Grand Shrine is the oldest known shrine in Japan and the headquarters for the approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines scattered throughout the country. 06-6672-0753 Accessible from Sumiyoshi Taisya station on Nankai line and Sumiyoshi Torii-Mae station on the Hankai tramway.

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Homma

: Osaka dialect for honto (really) or shinjitsu (true/real). Raising the pronunciation at the end is the same as saying really? in English.

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Traditional and Contemporary Performing Arts

MAP L-3 Not surprisingly, Bunraku, which has been registered by UNESCO as a world intangible cultural asset, is mainly performed at the theater. Kabuki and other traditional dance and music is also performed here. The theater was designed by the famous Kisho Kurokawa. 06-6212-2531 http://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/english/index.html Accessible from Nippombashi station on the Osaka subway network and Kintetsu Nippombashi station.

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Osaka Koseinenkin Kaikan

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Dobuike-suji Ave.

U.K.

National Bunraku Theatre

Daiwa Roynet H.Yotsubashi

Osaka Nichinichi Newspaper

Vietnam

Brand-name Boutique Area

Organic Building

MINAMI SEMBA
Indoneshia Osaka Convention& Tourism Bureau H.Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi

Route

Osaka City Museum of Modern Art, Shinsaibashi Temporary Exhibition Space

Nishiohashi Sta.

Subway Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line

Tokyu Hands

Idemitsu Nagahori Bldg.13F

Nagahori-dori St.

308
Hanshin Expressway Loop Route

Yotsubashi Sta.

Shinsaibashi Sta.

LOFT

Crysta Nagahori (Underground Shopping Mall)

Nagahoribashi Sta.

H.Nikko Osaka

Sogo Dept.Store OPA Daimaru Dept. Store Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping St. Mido-suji Ave.

NISHIWARD
MAP J-3 Minatomachi River Place contains Namba Hatch, Japans largest standing hall with a capacity of approximately 1,500 people, an outside event plaza and numerous cafes and restaurants. 06-4397-0571 Accessible from Namba stations on the Osaka subway network and Kintetsu line, and JR Namba station.

Yotsubashi On Ramp

Minato-Machi River Place

Flexstay Shinsaibashi Inn

CHUO-WARD

Naniw a-suji Ave.

KITA HORIE

AMERICA MURA
BIG STEP Apple Store BIG CAT Mitsu Koen Park

Yotsubashi-su ji Ave.

SHINSAIBASHI

Minami Police Shimanouchi Cathedral Comfort H.Osaka Shinsaibashi

MINAMI HORIE
Tachibana-dori St. Minatomachi Pier

CITI Bank

Suomachi-dori(Europe-dori)St.
Osaka Fujiya H.

Chuo Indoor Pool

Dormy Inn Shinsaibashi Mitsudera Temple

Sammy EBISU Plaza / Dotombori Gokuraku Showtengai

NTT

H.Kuramoto

Naniwa Tanken Cruise with Rakugo Guide

MAP J-3
Dotombori gawa River

Korea Cross H.Osaka Cross H.

The first western-style theater in Japan when it was built in 1923. One of the most impressive features of this theater, which is used mainly for Kabuki but also for Rakugo and various other kinds of drama, is the huge arch at the entrance. 06-6214-2211 Accessible from Osaka subway, Kintetsu and Nankai Namba stations.

Osaka Shochikuza Theater MAP K-3

MAP K-3 Even the artist Van Gogh was a connoisseur of ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock printing). The museum displays mostly prints of actors from Dotombori, which is known as a town of actors. 06-6211-0303 http://kamigata.jp/english/index.html Accessible from Osaka subway, Kintetsu and Nankai Namba stations.

Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

A R a k u g o g u i d e p ro v i d e s a n i n t e re s t i n g commentary during this cruise which leaves from and returns to Minatomachi River Place taking in the sites of Osaka, including flood gates, low bridges and other unexpected thrills. The cruise takes 90 minutes via Nakanoshima to Dotombori. 06-6441-0532 Fares: Adult 2,500 Child 1,250

Naniwa Tanken Cruise (River Cruise)

Azu Garden Nippombashi

Ebisu Tower H.Metro the 21

Kaneyoshi Ryokan AiauTOMBORI River Cruise Tazaemon-bashi Pier TOMBORI River Walk bashi Brg. & Cruise

Yamatoya Honten

Dotombori Off Ramp

Soemoncho St.
Nippombashi Brg.

Hoanji Temple

Dotombori bashi Brg.

Ebisu bashi Brg.

Namba Hatch
Hatch

3 Sta.

Sakuragawa

DOTOMBORI
H.Aldebaran

Minato-Machi River Place

Minatomachi On&Off Ramp

Dotombori H.

Spadio

Sennichimae

-dori St.

Osaka Visitors' Info Center, Namba

Osaka Shochikuza Theater Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

B1 Kadoza Theater TORII Hall

Osaka Namba Washington H.Plaza

OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal)

Namba Sta.

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HozenjiYokocho Alley

Business Inn Sennichimae H.

Osaka Floral Inn Namba

Namba Walk (Underground Shopping Mall)

Nippombashi Sta.

The Nat'l Bunraku Theatre

JR Namba Sta.
JR

Business Inn Namba

Namba Sta.

Kintetsu Namba Sta.

BIC Camera
Midosuji H.

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. Kintetsu Nara

Seika Theater

Minatomachi Off Ramp

Shin Kabukiza Theater

Namba Nan Nan (Underground Shopping Mall) Capsule inn Namba

Marui

Popular Shopping Areas in Namba

Business Inn Liberty

Ebisubashi-suji Shopping St.

H.Le Botejour Namba Namba Oriental H. Super H.Namba Nippombashi

& Osaka Line

The Sankei Newspaper

base Yoshimoto

Takashimaya Dept. Store

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater/ Yoshimoto Shotengai /

Business H.Nissei

Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts

H.ILCUORE H.ILCUOLE Namba

Swiss Swissotel Hotel Nankai Osaka

SENNICHIMAE
Sennichimae Doguyasuji St.

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Namba CITY

Onami-dori St.

China Mall Shanghai Shintenchi

Genshojizaka Slope

Nansan-dori St. Grampus Inn Osaka Joshin Namba Eisan Duty Free Namba Sta.(Nankai)

Hakimono-Tonyagai (Shoes Wholesaler's St.)

Matsuyamachi-suji Ave

Osaka Pref. Gymnasium

Takashimaya Dept. Store Annex

Subway Midosuji Line

Nippombashi DEN-DEN Town

NANIWAWARD
MAP L-4 There are approximately 180 shops selling fresh fish and produce in this market, which is located 580m south of Sennichimae. In addition to the numerous fish shops selling fugu (blowfish), there are many other shops to cater to every taste. 06-6631-0007 Accessible from Nippombashi station on the Osaka subway network and Kintetsu line.

Namba Yasaka Jinja Shrine

Namba Parks

(Electric& Electronic Appliance s)

Japan Folk Art Museum

Sawada Denki

JR Y ama

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Nippombashi DEN-DEN Town MAP K-5

Whether you want the very latest or used consumer electronics, Nippombashis Den-Den Town is the place to find them. Recently, shops catering to animation and robotics have appeared, in addition to shops catering to action figures and game software. 06-6655-1717 Accessible from Ebisucho and Nippombashi stations on the Osaka subway network, and Kintetsu Nippombashi station.

This utensil-related specialty shopping arcade is popular as it allows anyone to come and buy the tools that the professionals use. Some of the most popular souvenirs are realistic full size and miniature replica meals. 06-6633-1423 http://www.doguyasuji.or.jp/multilang/english.htm Accessible from Namba and Nippombashi stations on the Osaka subway network and Kintetsu line.

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

MAP K-4

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Nanka i Main

Yuhigaoka On&Off Ramp

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LABI-1 Yamada Denki

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Naniwa Ward Office

Koya

Kuchinawazaka Slope

Namba Off Ramp

Line

Kubota
Historic Building Highway Bus stop Hotel Post Ofce

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Sukiyanen

: Osaka dialect for suki desu(like, love). The correct way to say it is, sukkyanen.

Tourist Attraction

Temple

Shrine

Museum

, Visitor s Information Center Pool Hospital

Consulate Police

High schoolUniversity

Junior high school

Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport]

Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport]

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BAY Area

BAY Area

Look, learn, play, buy and eat!! The Bayarea boasts the worlds best amusement park and aquarium, the highest viewing platform in Western Japan from which families and couples can enjoy the vista over Osaka Bay.

An Amusement Area in a Wonderful Location

It's Universal Studios Japan TM, the world-class movie theme park born of Hollywood films. Exciting attractions that recreate blockbuster hits. Thrilling rides. Energizing and authentic Hollywood shows and entertainment. It's a world apart that lets you escape your daily life.

Hollywood Dream-The Ride

Board the roller coaster and select your favorite BGM. The coaster slowly climbs up, overlooking the city of Hollywood. Set free from gravity, you'll feel as if you were flying in the sky. The Studios' first roller coaster, lit up like a shooting star, is truly a "dream" attraction.
MAP Q-2 With 580 different species of marine life and 30,000 specimens including a huge whale shark swimming in a massive tank this aquarium is one of the largest in the world. 06-6576-5501 http://www.kaiyukan.com/eng/index.htm Accessible from Osakako station on the Osaka subway network.

Fantastic World

In the spring of 2008 a whole new world will be born in the park. A fantastic variety of unique creatures will make their grand debut on our stage in a scale never yet seen before!

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-ManTM -The Ride

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Put on your 3 D Spider -Vision goggles and join the world's favorite web slinger as he goes up against an army of twisted villains to rescue the Statue of Liberty. You'll race through the city in the most incredible action packed adventure ride ever-The Amazing Adventures of SpiderManTM-The Ride.

Universal Studios JapanTM

MAP R-2

06-6465-3000 http://www.usj.co.jp/e_top.html Accessible from JR Universal City station.

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MANTM & 2008 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. Universal elements 2008 Universal Studios. Universal Studios Japan and Universal indiciaTM & Universal Studios. All rights reserved CR08-0042 / SA08-32

Tempozan River Ferries

MAP Q-2.R-2 The Tempozan Ferry, which crosses the river from Tempozan to Sakurajima, is another great way to enjoy the water. 06-6571-5919 Accessible from Sakurajima and Tempozan Park.

Environmentally-Friendly Facilities Helping to Solve Environmental problems

Santa Maria Cruise

MAP Q-2 Passengers take in the sights of Osaka Bay during a 50-minute cruise on the Santa Maria, which is modeled after Columbuss ship of the same name but built twice as large. A longer night cruise is also available but requires a reservation. 06-6942-5511 http://www.suijo-bus.jp/language/english/santmaria.aspx Accessible from Osakako station on the Osaka subway network.

Tempozan Marketplace

MAP Q-2 Located on the eastern side of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan next to the Santa Maria pier, Tempozan Market Place is a modern three-story shopping and entertainment complex containing dozens of restaurants and nightclubs as well as a public events arena. In Naniwa Kuishimbo Yokocho (Greedy Guts Alley) visitors can find a range of uniquely Osaka cuisine. 06-6576-5501 http://www.kaiyukan.com/eng/amusement/ Accessible from Osakako station on the Osaka subway network.

Suntory Museum Tempozan

MAP Q-3 The museum, which was designed by renowned Osaka architect Tadao Ando, contains an IMAX theater showing 3D images on a huge 20m x 28m screen, a gallery exhibiting about 15,000 works of world-famous artists, such as Henri de ToulouseLautrec and Alfons Maria Mucha, a museum shop and a restaurant. 06-6577-0001 http://www.suntory.com/culture-sports/smt/ Accessible from Osakako station on the Osaka subway network.

MAP Q-2.R-2 Passengers on this shuttle get a good view of the back of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan as they leave and then pass underneath a massive expressway bridge on their 10-minute ride to Universal City Port. 06-6573-8222 Accessible from Kaiyukan Nishi (west) Pier and Universal City Port.

Captain Line

Maishima Plant

MAP P-2 Maishima Sludge Center

MAP P-1

Maishima Plant (Waste Treatment Plant) / Maishima Sludge Center

This waste treatment plant and sludge center, the exterior of which was designed by the late world reknowned environmental artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, provides an excellent opportunity to learn about waste treatment and recycling. Maishima Sludge Center Maishima Plant 06-6460-2830 06-6630-3353 http://www.city.osaka.jp/kankyojigyo/english/index.html

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Omoroi

: Osaka dialect for omoshiroi (funny).

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BAY Area

Sports, Concerts and Museums - Do something different on your holiday.

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Hokko Yacht Harbor

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Shimaya Off Ramp

Ajigawaguchi Sta.
H.Keihan Universal City

Universal City Off Ramp

Maishima Sludge Center Autocamp Site Barbecue Garden Maishima Pottery Village

Maishima Sports Center for Persons with Disabilities Amity Maishima

Hokko JCT

Shimaya-Higashi On Ramp

H.Kintetsu Universal City

Universal Citywalk OsakaTM

H.NIKKO Bayside Osaka

Konohana-ohashi Brg.

Universal-City Sta.

Universal Studios JapanTM

Maishima Arena

Maishima Plant

TM

Universal City Port

Lodge Maishima

Tennis Garden

MAISHIMA ISLAND
(Sports Island)

Hokko-Nishi On&Off Ramp

H.Universal Port

Maishima Baseball Stadium Maishima Seaside Promenade

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Capt.Line,Pier

Asashiobashi Sta.
Osaka Pool

Santa Maria,Capt. Line Pier

Ferris Wheel

Tempozan Passenger Terminal

Marketplace

Osakako Sta.

172 Yahataya Park Osaka City to-. a n Central Gymnasium Miori St e d Lin uo Tempozan JCT Ch y a w b Su
Tempozan Off Ramp

Osaka Aquarium"Kaiyukan"

MINATO-WARD

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MAP Q-4 The 55-story Osaka World Trade Center Building t o w e r s o v e r O s a k a B a y, a ff o rd i n g v i s i t o r s a panoramic view of Osaka City and its surrounding areas. On a clear day Awaji Island, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Kansai International Airport are visible. 06-6615-6055 Accessible from Trade Center-Mae station on the Nanko Port Town line (New Tram).

WTC Cosmo Tower

ATC (Asia & Pacic Trade Center)

MAP P-4 The Asia-Pacific Trade Center (ATC) is a huge facility consisting of the International Trade Mart (ITM) with its Mare outlet mall. Other features include the Ageless Center and the Green Eco Plaza, which propose solutions environmental problems and the aging of the population. 06-6615-5230 http://www.atc-co.com/pdf/atc_eng.pdf Accessible from Trade Center-Mae station on the Nanko Port Town line (New Tram).

Under Construction

Osaka Port

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Suntory Museum Tempozan

Ro ute

YUMESHIMA ISLAND

Tempozan Harbor Village

Ryokan Marusan Kameya Ryokan H.Fukuya

Tempozan On Ramp

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St.

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Cosmosquare Sta.
Art Grace Wedding Coast Nanko Cosmo Pier

Osaka Port

hi Tollroad Namihaya-ohas

Osaka Maritime Museum

WTC Cosmo Tower

WTC

COSMO SQUARE

Int'l Ferry Terminal (For Shanghai,Busan)

Osaka Food s Outlet

Zepp Osaka Wine Museum Osaka

Trade Center-Mae Sta.

Sportology Gallery INTEX Int'l Exhibition Center,Osaka

Nanko-Kita On&Off Ramp

ATC(Asia & Pacific Trade Center) Nanko Bird Sanctuary

Hyatt Regency Osaka

ATC

ATC Ageless Center

ATC

O's

ATC Green Eco Plaza

ATC

Nakafuto Sta.

TAISHO-WARD

ATC Town Outlet MARE

Port Town-Nishi Sta.

Port Town-Higashi Sta.

Kiz uga

L own ort T m) ko P Tra Nan (New

INTEX (Intl Exhibition Center) Osaka MAP Q-4

SAKISHIMA ISLAND

MAP P-1 2 Featuring facilities such as a baseball stadium and Maishima Arena which are used for International events, visitors can also find barbecues and log houses to help them enjoy their time in the outdoors. 06-6460-9855 Accessible from Maishima Sports Island City Bus Stop.

Maishima Sports Island

Located on a 130,000m 2 site and boasting 70,000m 2 of exhibition space, INTEX Osaka with its 30-meter high dome is one of the largest expo facilities in Japan. 06-6612-8888 http://www.intex-osaka.com/index_e.html Accessible from Nakafuto station on the Nanko Port Town line (New Tram).
Osaka Nanko Kamome Ferry Terminal (For Kyushu,Okinawa)

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Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal (For Shikoku,Kyushu)

Ferry Terminal Sta.

Pier for Amami & Naha

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St.

Nanko-Naka Off Ramp

KYOCERA Dome Osaka

Home to the Orix Buffaloes baseball team, the stadium is also used for concerts and other events. 06-6586-0106 Accessible from Dome-Mae Chiyozaki station on the Osaka subway network.

MAP P-3 The glass-domed Osaka Maritime Museum,allows visitors to experience something of Osakas vibrant maritime history, including a full-size Higakikaisen trading ship replica. 06-4703-2900 http://www.jikukan.or.jp/index_english.html/ Accessible from Cosmosquare station on the Osaka subway network and Nanko Port Town line (New Tram).

Osaka Maritime Museum

Kansai Electric Power Station, EL City Nanko

Nankohigashi Sta.

Nanko Fishing Park

500m

Nanko-Naka On Ramp

Suminoe-dori St.

Nankoguchi Sta.

Kamome-ohashi Brg.
Historic Building Highway Bus stop Hotel Post Ofce , Visitor s Information Center Pool Hospital Consulate Police

Nanko-Minami On&Off Ramp

High schoolUniversity Junior high school

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Morkarimakka

: Osaka dialect for mokarimasu ka (are you making any money?), although this phrase is known throughout Japan it is seldom used.

Tourist Attraction

Temple

Shrine

ShoppingDining

Museum

Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport]

Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport ]

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TENNOJI Area

A Vibrant Downtown Area Full of Showa Period Culture

Tsutenkaku Tower
MAP M-2 Visitors to Tsutenkaku tower, which is one of the symbols of Osaka, are afforded a panoramic view of the city. It is said that visitors will have good luck if they rub the feet of the Billiken statue that is located there. 06-6641-9555 Accessible from Ebisucho and Dobutsuen-Mae stations on the Osaka subway network.

Lifelike Habitats Make for All Day Excitement

Tennoji Zoo

MAP N-2 Only the third zoo in Japan when it was opened in 1915, Tennoji Zoo has approximately 900 specimens of approximately 230 different species of animals. In addition to elephants, lions and chimpanzees, the zoo has the only New Zealand kiwi in Japan, fishing cats and the ever-popular koalas. 06-6771-8401 Accessible from Dobutsuen-Mae and Tennoji stations on the Osaka subway network, JR Tennoji station.

M
Han s h i n E x pressw ay Loo p Rou te

O
Shitennojimae Yuhigaoka Sta.
Shoman-in Aizendo Temple

Nippombashi DEN-DEN Town

(Electric&Elect ronic Appliances)

200m

Matsuya

NTT

NANIWA-WARD

Oejinja Shrine Aizenzaka Slope

Tennoji Police

machi-s

TENNOJI-WARD

Gochikoin Temple Ganzan Daishido Temple Japanese Garden

uji Ave

Kiyomizuzaka Slope

Ebisucho Sta.

Ebisucho On Ramp

Kiyomizudera Temple

Tanimachi-suji Ave. Subway Tanimachi Line

Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine

Rokujido Yuya Hojo Temple Temple

Naniwa Police

Uemachi-suji Ave.

Ebisucho Sta.

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Tsutenkaku Hondori Shopping St.

Yasui Jinja Shrine Ousaka Slope

Tenjinzaka Slope

Stone Stage Stone Gateway

Shitennoji Temple

mwa y Ha n k ai Sub Line Saka way Sak aisuji isuji Ave. Line Shin seka i Mark et

Isshinji Temple Tsutenkaku Tower

Saidaimon, West Grand Gate

Isshinji Theater Tennoji Zoo

Nandaimon, South Grand Gate

Hank ai Tra

2
MAP M-2 This small alley contains some 50 restaurants, including the kushikatsu (skewered fried food) r e s t a u rant that is famous for its sign saying, dont dip your food in the sauce twice, as well as igo and shogi (Japanese chess) clubs. Accessible from Dobutsuen-Mae and Ebisucho stations on the Osaka subway network and JR Shin-Imamiya station.

Chausuyama Burial Mound

SHIN-SEKAI TENNOJI PARK

Horikoshi Jinja Shrine

Choganji Temple

Jan-Jan Yokocho Street

Shin-Sekai

MAP M-2 Osakas Shinsekai (New World) is a thriving area reminiscent of the downtown mood of Osaka during the 1950s/60s. It is famous for Tsutenkaku tower, Jan-Jan Alley and the huge blowfish lantern suspended above the street. 06-6643-6322 http://www.shinsekai.ne.jp/en/index.html Accessible from Ebisucho and Dobutsuen-Mae stations on the Osaka subway network.

Miyuki-Dori (Ikuno Korea Town)

This 300m arcade, which stretches from Tsuruhashi to Momodani stations, is filled with the smell of kimuchi (traditional Korean pickles) and chijimi . Korean supermarkets, restaurants, and shops dealing in Korean national costumes line the arcade. Accessible from JR Tsuruhashi and Momodani stations and Kintetsu Tsuruhashi station.

Shinsekai Gate

Tea House Bijutsukan-shita Gate

Tokokuji Temple

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Shitennoji Koshindo Temple

Shin-Imamiya Sta.

MinamiKasumicho Sta.

JR O

Jan-Jan Yokocho St.

saka

Business H. CHUO Tennoji Off Ramp

Loop Line

Spa World

Osaka Municipal Museum of Art

Keitakuen Garden

A Human Rights Message from Osaka

Osaka Human Rights Museum (Liberty Osaka)

DobutsuenMae Sta.

Greenhouse Abetica (Underground Shopping Mall)

Abeno On Ramp

Osaka Visitors' Info Center,Tennoji

The Osaka Human Rights Museum is an important museum that supports human rights and confronts national and international human rights abuses whether based on place of birth, nationality, gender, occupation or any others. 06-6561-8195 http://www.liberty.or.jp/topfile/human-top.htm Accessible from JR Ashiharabashi station.
Gottsui

Han Mashin E tsub xpr ara essw Rou ay te

NISHINARI-WARD

JR Y Tennoji Gate ama toji L ine Subw ay M idos uji L ine

Abeno Lucias Apollo Bldg.

Ave Tennoji H. Tennoji Toei H.

Subways) Tennoji Sta.(JR

Tennojieki-Mae Sta.

ABENO-WARD

Historic Building Highway Bus stop Hotel Post Ofce , Visitor s Information Center Pool Hospital

JR H a Tennoji Mio JR O nwa Lin sa e JR K ka Loop Line ansa ihon sen Line Kintetsu Dept. Store Abeno Osaka Abenobashi Sta.

Abeno -s

Han Tramkai Uem way Line achi

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: Osaka dialect for sugoku (very), hijou ni (extremely) or totemo (very).

Tourist Attraction

Temple

Shrine

ShoppingDining

Museum

Consulate Police

High schoolUniversity

uji Ave .

Hoop

Junior high school

Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport]

Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport ]

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INFORMATION
How to use public transporation How to use trains
JR WEST Connects most parts of the Kansai area.Useful especially when traveling between cities or long distance. Private railways Run by private railway lines including Kintetsu,Keihan.Nankai,Hankyu and Hanshin. Convenient when going to Kyoto,Osaka and Kobe not to mention Nara and Wakayama. Subway Available in Osaka,Kyoto and Kobe.Useful when traveling within cities.

Discount Passes
A variety of discount passes are available for visitors to fully enjoy Osaka. These passes are convenient as there is no need to buy a ticket at each connection and save the money on your travels with no language problems! One-Day Pass
The One-Day Pass offers an unlimited use of Osaka municipal transportation network.(Subway,New Tram, City Bus).Discounts are also given at some tourist facilities. Every Friday and on the 20th of every month(21st if 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday), you can use *a Special Ticket(No-My-Car-day Ticket).

How to use the Osaka Municipal Subway 1

Entrances to the subway are marked with signs like this one.
7 Insert coins. 8 9

Tickets are bought at ticket machines near the entrances. Please refer to the price list next to the machine (listed in Japanese and English).

11

10

(10yen,50yen,100yen and 500yen) If you do not have the exact change, please insert bills, but be aware that same machine do not accept larger denominations. Change dish. For PiTaPa or ICOCA card. Receive your ticket here. Automatic ticket gates are installed at all subways. A gate opens when you insert a ticket. Retrieve you ticket after the gate opens and keep it unitil you get off at your destination.

Osaka Unlimited Pass

The pass offers unlimited use of trains and buses in Osaka, as well as free admission to over 20 popular sightseeing facilities, including Osaka Castle Museum, a bay cruise and observatories. Discounts and special deals are also given at other facilities, restaurants and shops. Where to buy?: Osaka Visitors Information Centers (cf.P.40) or at major railway stations. Fare:1-Day Pass 2,000 2-Day Pass 2,700 *2-Day Pass is available only to overseas visitors. http://www.pia-kansai.ne.jp/osp/en/
(The site is to be open in mid-March or later.)

Osaka Kaiyu Ticket

1-day pass for the Osaka municipal transportation n e t w o r k ( s u b w a y, N e w Tram, City Bus) which also provides entry to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Fare:(From within Osaka City) High School Student and Older 2,400 Elementaly School Studnts and younger 1,100

Fare: Regular Ticket 850 *Special Ticket(No-My-Car-Day Ticket) 600

Kansai Thru Pass

A pass enables you to ride on subways, private railways and buses throughout the Kansai district, such as Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Mt.Koya as well as Osaka. Discounts and coupons are available. Fare : 2day ticket Adult 3,800 Child 1,900 3day ticket Adult 5,000 Child 2,500

Price list Ticket machine

Climate
Osaka is located at a latitude of 3435'~46' degrees north and a longitude of 13523'~36' degrees east. Although there is considerable seasonal variation, the climate is relatively warm.
Recommended clothing for the seasons
Yearly

average rainfall and temperature

Average rainfall Average temperature

30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 C

300 250 200 150 100 50 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC mm

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1 4 3 2 10 11 8 9 5 6

English. 2 Price button. 3 Button for child's fare. 4 Insert cash,choose the type of card (multiple-trip ticket,one-day pass,No-My-CarDay pass,Rainbow card ) and press the amount of your fare.

1 Button to switch to

Each station is displayed alphabetically and numerically. The alphabet represents the name of the subway line and a number represents the station number. Signs for stations are written in Both Japanese and English. Also check the bilingual information board in the train.

MarchMid May

Late MayEarlySeptember

Late SeptemberNovember

DecemberFebruary

Currency & Foreign Exchange

Japan currency comes in 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen bills, and 1,5,10,50,100 and 500 yen coins. Major currencies including the US dollar and Euro can be exchanged at major banks and post offices, department stores, hotels and other facilities. Banks are open Monday to Friday from nine till three. The range of currencies dealt with varies from facility to facility. Please check with a tourist office or other source for more information. Bills Coins

Station number Line symbol

Line color

10,000 yen

500 yen 10 yen Coffee 350 yen 100 yen 5 yen Taxi 660yen (rst 2km) Hamburger Restaurant 3,000yen~5,000yen 100 yen and over Beer 450 yen Sake rice wine 500yen

5 Press this button first when transferring to a city

bus or another company's subway line,then press the price button for the connecting ticket to your destination.

6 Indication for Braille and keypads for prises.

M=Midosuji Line S=Sennichimae Line N=Nagahori Tsurumiryokuti Line T=Tanimachi Line K=Sakaisuji Line Y=Yotsubashi Line C=Chuo Line P=Nanko Port Town Line I=Imazatosuji Line

5,000 yen

http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.jp/foreign/english/
1,000 yen

50 yen

1yen

Prices quoted are averages; actual prices vary.

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Tourist Information
The Osaka Visitors' Information Centers provide you with the latest information on Osaka's tourist attractions, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. The centers also offer you guidebooks and maps.
open all year round.

Osaka Railway and Subway Map

For Takarazuka

For Minoh

For Saito-Nishi

Open all year round, excluding 12/311/3. Visitors' Information Center, Universal City is

JR Takarazuka Line JR For Takarazuka

Itami

Ishibashi

Hotarugaike

M08 M09 M10 M12

Senri-Chuo

Yamada

Kita-Senri

Handai-Byoin-mae

Banpaku-KinenKoen

Toyonaka

Osaka Monorail

Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line

Hankyu Senri Line

Ibaraki

For Kyoto

Hankyu Itami Line

Shin-Osaka

JR Shin Osaka Sta.

JR Shinkansen Central Entrance Shinkansen Central Exit To Subway Sta. Noodle Shop TAXI

(JR Shin-Osaka Station) TEL.06-6305-3311 8:00~20:00

P.36 MAP S-1

Shin-Itami

Itami

Osaka Airport

Ha

nk

Ryokuchi-Koen

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East Hall Ticket Office East Wicket

For Shin-Kobe/ Himeji

Osaka Int'l Airport

Ta k

ar

M11 Esaka

JR Kyoto Line JR Shojaku

Ibaraki-Shi

For Kawaramachi

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Higashimikuni

Kandai-Mae

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MinamiIbaraki

Hankyu Kyoto Line

Hankyu Kobe Line

Kanzakigawa

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Mikuni

For Sannomiya

Tsukaguchi

Tsukaguchi

HigashiShinYodogawa M13 Osaka Sozenji

Suita Shimo-Shinjo

Kami-Shinjo

Itakano

I 11

I12
TaishibashiImaichi

For Kyoto

Amagasaki

Sanyo Shinkansen Line Tsukamoto

JR

NishinakajimaMinamigata

Tokaido Shinkansen Line Awaji Kunijima

I13 I14 T13

For Sannomiya

Amagasaki Daimotsu

Umeda

JR Osaka Station
JR Central Wicket

(JR Osaka Station) TEL.06-6345-2189 8:00~20:00

P.17 MAP E-3

For Sannomiya

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JR ai Li
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Ko

Juso

M14 Minamikata

Moriguchi

T12

Dainichi

T11

Ha

South Wicket

Exit 8 to Subway Sta. ACTY OSAKA Exit to Subway Sta. Float Court City BusTerminal

to Subway Sta. Exit Pedestrian Crossing

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Fukushima

Osaka Umeda
Umeda

T19
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Miyakojima

T14 T16 T15

Sekime-Seiiku

Moriguchi-Shi Keihan Main Line

Kadoma-Shi

Mido-suji Guchi Wicket

T18 K11
Temma

T17

For Sanjo

M16

Tanimachi Line

Noda

T20

ne

Nodahanshin Noda

S11

18

Upward Escalator Pedestrian Brg.

Dempo Maishima Sports Island

ShinFukushima

Y11 Umeda

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JR

I15 I 16
Sekime

Kadoma-Minami

N27

Hankyu Dept. Store

I17

Imazatosuji Line

Tamagawa

S12

Kitashinchi

T21 K13
Yodoyabashi

Minami-Morimachi

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N26 TsurumiRyokuchi

Yotsubashi Line

Osakajokitazume Osakatemmangu

Noe

Nagahori TsurumiRyokuchi Line

N25 N24
For Kizu

JR Yumesaki Line
JR

N22

Namba

(Subway Namba Station) TEL.06-6211-3551 8:00~20:00

P.21 MAP J-3

Midosuji Shop Grand Bldg.

Coffee

To Exit 14 25 N

Sakurajima Yumeshima

Exit
24

Universal-City

Nishikujo

Nakanoshima Line Temmabashi

Kyobashi
N21

I18 Gamo-4-chome N23 I19

Shigino

Sennichimae Line

Midosuji Line

Konoike-shinden

Hanshin namba Line Asashiobashi Bentencho

Higobashi

Subway Namba Sta. Exit 15 Wicket Shop Shop Municipal Access Guide Office Namba Walk Namba Walk To To Nankai Namba Sta. JR Namba Sta. OCAT Exit 21 Exit To Kintetsu Namba Sta.

Kujo

Y12

M17
SakaisujiHommachi

K14 Kitahama

T22 T23 C18

Osaka Business Park

C11
Cosmosquare C10

Osakako

C12

Chuo Line

C13

C14

S13 C15 NishiS14 N13 N12 S15

Awaza

Hommachi

Y13 C16 M18 N15 M19

K15 C17 K16 N16 S17

Tanimachi 4-chome

Osakajokoen

nagahori

P09

Dome-Mae Chiyozaki

Shinsaibashi Nagahoribashi

Matsuyamachi

N14

Yotsubashi Y14

N17

T24 6-chome N19 N18 Tamatsukuri

Tanimachi

Morinomiya

N20 C19

Midoribashi

I20 C20

JR Gakken-Toshi Line JR Nagata For Gakkennara Takaido tomigaoka

C21

Chuo Line Line/Kintetsu / Kintetsu Keihanna Line

C22

C23

Osaka Higashi Line

P10 Trade Center-Mae

Nakafuto P11

Tennoji

JR Tennoji Sta.
JR N Central Wicket JR Info.Center JR TIS To Subway Sta.

Taisho

N11

Y15 S16 M20

JR

Tanimachi K17 Nippombashi T25 9-chome

Imazato

(JR Tennoji Station) TEL.06-6774-3077 8:00~20:00

P.25 MAP O-3

North Gate

Koen(Park)Gate

Ticket Office

an k o P Ferry Terminal o r P14 t To w n L P15 i n e N e P16

P12

P13

JRNamba

Namba
ImamiyaEbisu

S18

S19

Tsuruhashi

I21 S20

S21 Fuse S22 S23

Kintetsu Nara Line For Nara

Kizugawa

ank ai S

Shiomibashi Ashiharabashi Daikokucho M21

Shitennojimae Yuhigaoka T26

Uehommachi Momodani

Kawachi- Yaenosato HigashiKosaka Hanazono

K18

Ebisucho

Y16

T27

Tr a

P17

Universal City

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TM

Suminoekoen P18
H. Keihan Universal City

(JR Universal-city Station) TEL.06-4804-3824 9:00~20:00

P.29 MAP R-1
Gate

Kansai Int'l Airport

Y21

ba Y17 sh i Kita Line Y18 kagaya Tamade Tengachaya Y20 Y19

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Osaka Abenobashi

Koboreguchi

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JR

Kishinosato-Tamade

Hankai Tramway Tezukayama

Abeno T28

Fuminosato

Bishoen

For Nara

Kyuhoji

T29 M24 M25

Nagai

T30
Tsurugaoka Yata

T31 T32

Hirano

Kansai Airport

Sumiyoshitaisha

Sumiyoshi-Koen

Universal Studios JapanTM

aka ket Os ide . Wic ays Sta B ko rsal City ik N H. R Unive J JR

JR Kansai Airport Line

JR

Hankai Tramway

Kire-Uriwari T33

Deto

Nankai Airport Line

Rinku-Town

Hamadera-Ekimae

Sakai

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Mikunigaoka

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Nanko Port Town Line (New Tram)

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JR Lines
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Tanimachi Line

Sennichimae Line

Imazatosuji Line

Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line

Transfer Station

Other Railway Lines

Nakanoshima Line

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Osaka the Hub of Japans Tourist Meccas

Kansai is Japans tourist Mecca. There are ve registered World Heritage areas, in addition to countless areas of natural beauty, numerous hot springs and several national parks. Many of these areas can be reach on half day or day trips from Osaka, so why not leave your heavy baggage behind and go and enjoy the sites.

Kobe

Take a Stroll through this Exotic Seaport

http://www.feel-kobe.jp/english/index.html JR Shinkansen Shin-Osaka~Shin-Kobe (approx. 13 min.) JR Osaka~Kobe (approx. 25 min.) Hankyu Umeda~Sannomiya (approx. 30 min.) Hanshin Umeda~Sannomiya (approx. 30 min.)

Kyoto

A Beautiful City with a Rich Heritage

Tsuruga

Set against the natural beauty of Mt. Rokko and with a romantic seaside atmosphere, Kobe has a distinctly Western feel that sets it apart from other cities in Japan. More than ten years have passed since the Great Hanshin Earthquake and the glittering new city is testimony to the resilience of the spirit of the citys residents.

http://www.kyoto.travel/ JR Shinkansen Shin-Osaka~Kyoto (approx. 14 min.) JR Osaka~Kyoto (approx. 30 min.) Hankyu Umeda~Kawaramachi (approx. 45 min.) Keihan Yodoyabashi~Sanjo Keihan (approx. 55 min.)

Surrounded by forests and natural beauty, the city of Kyoto has a tranquility that is conducive to a quiet stroll through its historic streets that are lined with stately buildings full of character.

Maizuru

Wadayama Fukuchiyama

Ayabe

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75 km

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Kurama Omihachiman

Hikone Tagataishamae Nagoya Yatomi

Yokaichi

Tanigawa Shijo-Kawaramachi

Shiga Prefecture
Yunoyama Hot Spring

Kuwana

Himeji
Shikama Sanyo-Aboshi Takasago Kakogawa

Woodytown-Chuo Arima Hot Spring Tanigami

Meiji no Mori Otsu Mino National Park Kyoto

Chushojima

Kitano Ijinkan
Yokkaichi City

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Osaka Airport Shin-Osaka

Uji Hirakata City Igaueno

Isewakamatsu

Located on the hills overlooking Kobe port, this area contains 34 European-style houses built as residences for early foreign settlers, including Weathercock House and Moegi House. 15 min. on foot from JR, Hanshin and Hankyu Sannomiya stations or the Kitano Ijinkan stop on the City Loop Bus.

Kiyomizu Temple

World Heritage Site

Dating back to 778, Kiyomizu, which literally means pure water, takes its name from the waterfall within the temple complex. The temple is famous for the huge veranda that is supported by hundreds of pillars and juts out over the hillside to offer impressive views of the city. Accessible from the Kiyomizu-michi stop on the City Bus Gojozaka route that leaves from JR Kyoto station.

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Kadoma City Yamatosaidaiji

Osaka Ikoma Sakai

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Kishiwada Kansai International Airport Mizuma

Matsuzaka Nakamozu Izumichuo Sakurai Taki Ise Toba

Sakai

A Font of Cultural Heritage

Nara

Awaji Island

Misaki Park Kata Wakayama Port

Osaka Yoshinoguchi Prefecture

Hashimoto

Nara Prefecture
Yoshino

Iseokutsu

http://www.city.sakai.osaka.jp/index_en.html Nankai Namba~Sakai-Higashi (approx. 20 min.)

The Oldest Capital in Japan

http://narashikanko.jp/english/e_hp.html JR Osaka~Nara (approx. 60 min.) Kintetsu Namba~Nara (approx. 40 min.)

Mie Prefecture

IseShima National Park

Kashikojima

Wakayama
Kishi

Gokurakubashi Mt. Koya

Sakai is known for its keyhole shaped ancient burial mounds that date back to the 5th century. The city was also home to Sen no Rikyu, the greatest master of the tea ceremony. Traditional Japanese sweets are still made in the city, and the scenery within the city still bears some resemblence to the Sakai of the middle ages, especially on account of the moats that still exists around the burial mounds.

In Nara boasts many beautiful locations, such as Asuka, where Buddhist culture first became established, and the expansive Nara Park. In addition, there are beautiful walkways that wind their way around the base of the mountains and places such as Hase, Murou and Yoshino, which is famous for its cherry blossoms.

Arita

YoshinoKumano National Park

Gobo

Otaka

JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train) JR Lines Hankyu Railway

Kumano

Wakayama Prefecture

Hanshin Railway Keihan Railway Kintetsu Railway Nankai Railway Osaka Monorail

Shingu
Shirahama

Semboku Rapid Railway Nose Railway Kobe New Transit Hokushinkyuko Railway Kobe Rapid Transit Railway Sanyo Railway

The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku

Kushimoto

Keifuku Electric Railroad Omi Railway

Said to have been built during the 5th century, the keyhole shaped tomb of Emperor Nintoku is said to be the largest of its kind in the world. There are 47 tombs in the Mozu burial mound group located within a 4km square site. 5 min. on foot from JR Mozu station.

The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Nara

World Heritage Site

Located in the Todaiji temple complex, the 15m high Daibutsu weighs 250 tons, is one of the largest gold leaf-covered bronze statues of the Buddha in the world and is housed in what is reputedly the largest wooden building in the world. 10 min. on foot from Kintetsu Nara station.

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: saka dialect for shikata ga nai (it cant be helped)(que sera, sera in Spanish).

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Blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, Wakayama with its majestic coastline and towering forests has long been the destination of countless pilgrims making their rounds of the sacred sites, including Mt. Koya and the three holy Kumano mountains, which have now all been registered as World Heritage Sites.

Known also as white heron castle, probably on account of its white plastered walls, it was the first site in Japan to be registered by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. Other sites to note include Engyoji temple, which was built on Mt. Shosha over 1,000 years ago and is one of the three most important training centers of the Tendai sect.

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Kamahen:

Wakayama

A Treasure Trove of History, Culture and Scenic Beauty

http://kanko.wiwi.co.jp/world/english/index.html JR Osaka~Wakayama (approx. 60 min.) Nankai Namba~Wakayama (approx. 70 min.)

Otsu

Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Japans Largest Lake

http://info.biwako-visitors.jp/biwakonotabi/ english/menu.html JR Osaka~Otsu (approx. 40 min.)

Located on the shore of Lake Biwa, Japans largest lake, Otsu is the capital of Shiga Prefecture, which stretches out to the southwest. To the east is the lake, while to the west lie the beautiful Mt. Hiei and Mt. Otowa. Many people visit the areas to view the eight sights of Omi.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Encompassing Areas of Diverse Scenerywithin Mie, Nara and Wakayama Prefectures Yoshino Kumano National Park
Mount Koya
World Heritage Site

A Fusion of Natural Beauty, History and Culture

Loved by the People of Osaka from Ancient Times Meiji Memorial Forest Mino Quasi-National Park
Renowned for its waterfall and beautiful autumn leaves, the area also features hot springs and Katsuoji temple, which dates back to the Nara Period (710~794) and is popular due to its close proximity to Osaka. Accessible from Hankyu Mino station.

Ise Shima National Park

With its many islands and the countless deep coves typical of a rias coastline, Ise Shima National Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, islands renowned for their cultivation of pearls and many historic sites, such as Ise Jingu Shrine. http://www.biodic.go.jp/english/jpark/np/isesim a_e.html

Mount Koya ( Koyasan ) is the center of Shingon Buddhism, a Buddhist sect that was introduced into Japan by Kobo Daishi (a.k.a. Kukai), one of the most significant personalities in Japan's religious history. A total of 117 temples are spread among and Kongobuji Temple the main temple complex, which is located in a basin 1,000m above sea level. Accessible by cable car from Gokurakubashi station on the Nankai Koya line.

Covering an area of 674km2, Lake Biwa is Japans largest lake, accounting for 1/6 of Shiga Prefecture in terms of area and serves as the source of fresh water for the entire Keihanshin region. 15 min. on foot from JR Otsu station.

Lake Biwa

Another of Kansais World Heritage Areas, the Yoshino Kumano National Park takes in parts of Mie, Nara and Wakayama prefectures and features scenery ranging from mountains and rivers right down to the coastline. http://www.biodic.go.jp/english/jpark/np/yosino _e.html

Himeji Beautiful Himeji Castle

http://www.himeji-kanko.jp/en/index.html JR Shinkansen Shin-Osaka~Himeji (approx. 29 min.) JR Osaka~Himeji (approx. 60 min.) Hankyu/Hanshin Umeda~Sanyo Himeji (approx. 90 min.)

Takarazuka

An Historic City with an All-Female Dancing Troupe

Osakas Innovative DNA and Museums that Delve into Human Culture

The home of the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue, Takarazuka, with its hot springs, gently flowing rivers and beautiful trees developed from the Kamakura Period (11921333) as a spiritual site with many temples and shrines, as a lodging station on the Arima Highway connecting Arima with Osaka, and as a health resort.

http://www.hyogo-tourism.jp/english/takarazuk a/index.html Hankyu Umeda~Takarazuka (approx. 35 min.) JR Osaka~Takarazuka (approx. 25 min.)

Exploring Cultural Backgrounds National Museum of Ethnology (MINPAKU)

The National Museum of Ethnology is basically a research institute with a museum. Over the years, in its efforts to investigate and facilitate the understanding of people with different cultural backgrounds, the museum has acquired an extensive collection of more than 250,000 artifacts and electronic, audio-visual and printed materials that it has now made available to the public. 06-6876-2151 http://www.minpaku.ac.jp/english/ Accessible from Bampaku Kinen Koen station on the Osaka Monorail.

Revealing the Origin of Instant Noodles The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
It is said that instant noodles have changed the eating habits of millions of people throughout the world. In this museum, in addition to learning about the history of the invention of instant noodles and their creator Momofuku Ando, visitors can make their own one-of-a-kind packages of instant noodles from scratch by making, steaming, seasoning and frying the noodles and finally placing them in their own personally designed packaging. 072-752-3484 Accessible from Hankyu Ikeda station.

A Museum Revealing the Pioneering Spirit of Konosuke Matsushita Matsushita Electric House of History
This museum was opened in 1968 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic). In addition to learning about Konosuke Matsushitas management philosophy, visitors can view a range of historic and innovative Panasonic products. 06-6909-0106 http://panasonic.net/history/house_of_history/ Accessible from Keihan Nishisanso station.

Himeji Castle

World Heritage Site

Built 400 years ago, Himeji Castle is representative of Japan and in addition to being registered as a World Heritage Site, eight buildings within the complex have been designated national treasures (for example the main tower and the small eastern tower) while 74 have been designated important cultural assets. 15 min. on foot from JR or Sanyo Himeji stations or 5 min. by bus to Himejijo Otemonmae.

Takarazuka Revue

World Heritage Site

Ichizo Kobayashi, the founder of Hankyu Railway was the inspiration behind the creation of the Takarazuka Revue, where the all-female cast also plays the roles of men. 5 min. on foot from Hankyu or JR Takarazuka stations.

Similar in meaning to no problem or thats OK, the word is often repeated a few times in succession.

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HOTEL

, Osaka is home to some of the world s foremost hotels, as well as many reasonably priced accommodations. With approximately 45,000

, rooms available throughout the city, there is something to suit every visitor s budget and comfort level.
Hotels with limousine bus stop

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Amagasaki Central Hotel ANA Gate Tower Hotel Osaka ANA Hotel Osaka ARIETTA HOTEL & OSTERIA Ave Tennoji Hotel Azu-Garden Nipponbashi Best Weastern Joytel Osaka Business Hotel Chuo Business Hotel Ichiyu Business Hotel Nissei Business Inn Liberty Business Inn Namba Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel Business Inn Tanimachi Capsule Inn Namba Chisan Hotel Shin-Osaka City Hotel Airport in Prince City Route Hotel Cityplaza Osaka Comfort Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi Cross Hotel Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yotsubashi Dojima Hotel Dormy Inn Namba Dormy Inn Shinsaibashi Dormy Inn Shin-Osaka Sen-i City Dotombori Hotel East Hotel Flexstay Shinsaibashi Inn Fushioukaku Grampus inn Osaka Hilton Osaka Hotel Ardebaran Hotel Claiton Esaka Hotel Claiton Shin-Osaka Hotel Consort Hotel Crevette Airport Hotel Daito Hotel Fukuya Hotel Granvia Osaka Hotel Hankyu Expo Park Hotel Hanshin Hotel Hokke club Osaka Hotel Ilcuore Namba Hotel Ilmonte Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi Hotel Keihan Universal City Hotel Kinki Hotel Kintetsu Universal City Hotel Kitahachi Hotel Kuramoto Hotel Laforet Shin-Osaka Hotel Landmark Umeda Hotel Le Botejour Hotel Liberty Plaza Hotel Metro The 21 Hotel Minoo Hotel Monterey LaSoeur Hotel Monterey Osaka Hotel NCB Hotel New Hankyu Osaka

06-6411-5000 http://www.hotel.gr.jp/en/index.php 072-460-1111 http://www.anagth.co.jp/en/ 06-6347-1112 http://www.anahtlosaka.co.jp/english/index.html 06-6267-2787 http://www.thehotel.co.jp/index_en.html 06-4305-1002 http://www.ave-tennoji.co.jp 06-6212-1120 http://www.azu-garden.co.jp/english.html 06-6684-1231 http://www.joytel.co.jp/bw-joytelosaka/ 06-6647-7561 http://www.hotel-chuo.com/english/index.html 06-6352-3902 http://www.occn.zaq.ne.jp/ichiyu/ 06-6632-8111 http://www.hotel-nissei.co.jp/english/index.html 06-6567-1117 06-6645-7771 http://www.2.osk.3web.ne.jp 06-6211-3004 http://www.1000nichi-hotel.com/ 06-6946-7777 http://b-inn.net/ 06-6633-2666 06-6302-5571 http://www.solarehotels.com/english/chisun/hotel-shin-osaka/guestroom/detail.html 072-463-2211 http://www.airportprince.com/ 06-6448-1000 http://www.cityroute.jp/ 06-6947-7702 http://www.cityplaza.or.jp/ 06-6258-3111 http://www.comfortinn.com/ 06-6213-8281 http://www.crosshotel.com/eng_osaka/index.html 06-6534-8055 http://www.daiwaroynet.jp/yotsubashi/ 06-6341-3000 http://www.dojima-hotel.com/english/index.php 06-6634-1811 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/nanba/ 06-6211-5767 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/shinsaibashi/ 06-6394-3331 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/shinosaka/ 06-6213-9040 http://www.dotonbori-h.co.jp/english/index.html 06-6364-1151 http://www.easthotel.co.jp/ 06-6282-9021 http://www.wmt-osaka.jp/shinsaibashi/ 072-751-3540 http://www.fushioukaku.co.jp/english/index.html 06-6633-5500 http://www.mjnet.ne.jp/grampus/ 06-6347-7111 http://www.hilton.co.jp/osaka/ 06-6213-2211 http://www.hotel-aldebaran.com/ 06-6388-1211 http://www.claiton.co.jp/esaka/ 06-6885-1211 http://www.hotwire.co.jp/claiton/index_e.html 06-6304-1511 http://www.consort.co.jp/ 06-6843-7201 http://www.crevette.jp/ 06-6338-5121 http://www.hotel-daito.jp/ 06-6571-1106 http://www.fukuya-r.com/ 06-6344-1235 http://www.granvia-osaka.jp/english/index.html 06-6878-5151 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/en/index.html 06-6344-1661 http://www.hanshin.co.jp/hotel/en/index.html 06-6313-3171 http://www.hokke.co.jp/2701/ 06-6647-1900 http://www.ilcuore-namba.com/en/index.html 06-6361-2828 http://www.ilmonte.co.jp/en/index.html 06-6945-0321 http://www.hotelkeihan-t.com/us/index.htm 06-6465-0321 http://www.hotelkeihan.com/universal/index.php 06-6312-9117 http://hotelkinki.com/eng/index.html 06-6465-6000 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/hotel-kintetsu/english/index.html 06-6361-2078 http://www.hotel-guide.ne.jp/kitahachi/eigo/top_menu.htm 06-6211-3168 http://www.kuramoto-hotel.co.jp/english/ 06-6350-4444 http://www.laforethotels.com/shinosaka/ 06-6375-8111 http://hotel-landmarkumeda.jp/ 06-6647-6777 http://www.bhsg.jp/boteju-h.html 0722-32-2211 http://www.libertyplaza.jp/ 06-6211-3555 http://www.metro21.co.jp/e/index.htm 072-723-2324 http://www.minoo-onsen.co.jp/english/index.html 06-6944-7111 http://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp 06-6458-7111 http://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp 06-6443-2255 http://www.hotel-ncb.co.jp/ 06-6372-5101 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/hotels/19osakashh/index_en.html

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New Matsugae Nikko Bayside Osaka Nikko Kansai Airport Nikko Osaka Oaks Early Bird Oaks Reaze Tsukamoto Oaks Shin Osaka Okuuchi 1-2-3 Osaka Senba 1-2-3 Tennoji

06-6461-1845 06-6460-3111 072-455-1111 06-6244-1111 06-6978-5141 06-6305-5141 06-6302-5141 06-6448-5000 06-6268-1230 06-6770-2345 06-6577-1111 06-6942-2401 06-6941-1231 06-6534-8211 06-6446-6111 072-981-5001 06-6322-8800 06-6443-1231 06-6373-1111 06-6776-0011 06-6244-9711 06-6463-5000 0797-86-0151 06-6612-1234 06-6881-1111 06-6571-0829 072-460-1911 072-461-2222 06-6211-6337 06-6375-0131 06-6312-0621 072-751-2665 06-6350-2111 06-6644-1111 06-6223-1131 06-6994-1111 06-6647-8111 0742-44-5255 06-6538-7141 06-6305-2345 06-6353-1111 06-6323-3151 06-6341-4411 06-6484-0339 06-6211-5522 06-6212-2555 06-6315-0109 06-6373-1841 06-6444-0809 06-6303-1000 072-469-1112 06-6372-8181 06-6202-1212 06-6447-1122 06-6448-1121 072-224-1121 06-6563-4126 06-6346-1177 072-241-4545

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Hotel Osaka BAYTOWER Formally:Mitsui Urban Hotel Osaka Bay Tower Hotel Osaka Castle Hotel Primrose Osaka Hotel Route Inn Osaka Honmachi Hotel Schon Belle Court Osaka Hotel Seiryu Hotel Shin-Osaka HOTEL SUNLIFE Hotel Sunroute Umeda Hotel The Live Artex Hotel Trusty Shinsaibashi Hotel Universal Port Hotel Wakamizu Hyatt Regency Osaka Imperial Hotel Osaka Kameya Ryokan Kanku Hineno Station Hotel Kansai Airport Washington Hotel Kaneyoshi Ryokan Kishu Railway Osaka Umeda Hotel Maruichi Hotel Masumi Sou Mielparque Osaka Midosuji Hotel Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Yodoyabashi Moriguchi Royal Pines Hotel Namba Oriental Hotel Nara Park Hotel New Oriental Hotel New Osaka Hotel Osaka City Hotel Kyobashi Osaka Corona Hotel Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel Osaka Floral Inn Namba Osaka Fujiya Hotel Osaka Namba Washington Hotel Plaza Osaka Tokyu Inn Osaka Yayoi Kaikan Park Hotel Rinkai Plaza Osaka Ramada Kansai Airport Ramada Osaka Rihga Grand Hotel Close at the end of March, 2008 Rihga Nakanoshima Inn Rhiga Royal Hotel Osaka Rhiga Royal Hotel, Sakai Sauna & Capsule natural spa Spadio 2nd Inn Umeda Seiunso

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Major Limousine Bus Routes As of November 1, 2007.
Telephone W e b s it e Map
Hotarugaike Stn. Shin-Umeda City

Senri Hankyu Hotel Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka Shigisan Kanko Hotel Shin Osaka Sunny Stone Hotel Shin Osaka Hotel Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu Inn Shin-Osaka Station Hotel, Honkan Shin-Osaka Sun Plaza Hotel Sunny Stone Hotel Super Hotel City Osaka Natural Spa Superhotel Namba Nipponbashi Swiss Hotel Nankai Osaka Tennoji Toei Hotel The Committee for Creation of Osaka International Guest House The New Otani Osaka The Ritz-Carlton Osaka The Westin Osaka U-Community Hotel Umeda Dormitory Umeda OS Hotel Via Inn Shin-Osaka Viale Osaka Villa Fontaine Washington Hotel Plaza Weekly Mansion Otemae Hotel Wel City Osaka WORK HOTEL TAKATSUKI Yamanishi Welfare Memorial Hall Yamatoya Honten

Tel :Please contact the hotels directly for more information.

06-6872-2211 http://www.senri-htl.co.jp/2003_e/index.html/index.html 06-6773-1111 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/osaka/english/index.html 0745-72-4801 http://www.shigisan.co.jp/en/index.html 06-6390-0001 http://www.sunnystonehotel.co.jp/pc/sunny_3/index.html 06-6886-3939 http://www.shinosakahotel.com/index_e.html 06-6338-0109 http://www.esaka-i.tokyuhotels.co.jp/index.php 06-6325-0011 http://www.st-hotel.jp/english/honkan.html 06-6350-1111 06-6386-0001 http://www.sunnystonehotel.co.jp/pc/index.html 06-6447-9000 http://www.superhotel.co.jp/osakaspa/osakaspa.html 06-4397-9000 http://www.superhotel.co.jp/s_hotels/nihonbashi/nihonbashi.html 06-6646-1111 http://www.swissotel.com/osaka/ 06-6775-2121 http://www.toei.co.jp/hotel/tennouji/ http://www.11.ocn.ne.jp/~otomari/ http://www.osaka.newotani.co.jp/english/ http://www.ritz-carlton.co.jp/ http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1061&language=en_US http://www.u-community.co.jp/index.html http://www.ne.jp/asahi/umeda/dormitory/index.html http://www.oshotel.com/e/index.html http://shinosaka.viainn.com/ http://www.viale-osaka.com/ http://www.hvf.jp/eng/ http://shinosaka.wh-at.com/index.html http://www.wmt-osaka.jp/otemae/index.html http://kapara.jp/hotel5.html http://www.workhotel.jp/english/index.htm http://www.hirakataryoiku-med.or.jp/kaikan_top.html http://www.yamatoyahonten.co.jp/bilingual/english/indexeng.html

(The Westin Osaka)

Osaka Airport
80min. 1,700
Universal City Walk Osaka
(Hotel Kintetsu Universal City) Hanshin Expressway Wangan Line Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Line

Subway Nakatsu
(Ramada Osaka)

P.36 S-1 P.36 S-1

Chayamachi

Kyoto Stn.
Meishin Expressway

(Hotel Hankyu INT)

110min. 2,300

Osaka Stn.
(Hotel Nikko Bayside Osaka)

P.36 S-1 P.36 S-1

Kobe Sannomiya
Nonstop 65min. 1,800
Rokko Island
(Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel)

Universal City Stn.West

Hotel New Hankyu Herbis Osaka Hilton Osaka

from Hotel New Hankyu

Universal Studios Japan

75min. 1,300

50min.

1,300
Nishi Umeda DOjima
(The Ritz-Carlton Osaka ) (ANA Hotel Osaka)

P.21 K-4 P.21 K-4 P.25 O-3

Himeji Stn.
130min.+ 3,000

Tenpozan (Kaiyukan)
60min. 1,300
Nanko Ferry Terminal
Hanshin Expressway Wangan Line

Daini Shinmei Expressway

(The New Otani Osaka)

OBP

06-6941-1111 06-6343-7000 06-6440-1111 06-6784-3000 090-5650-9458 06-6312-1271 06-6327-6111 06-4705-2411 06-6241-1110 06-6303-8111 06-6949-4471 06-6532-6385 072-686-3288 06-6315-1868 06-6211-3587

P.13 C-2 P.16 D-4 P.16 D-2

Shinsaibashi
(Hotel Nikko Osaka) Kinki Expressway (Cross Hotel Osaka)

Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway

P.16 D-1 P.17 F-3 P.36 S-1

Kansai International Airport

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

50min. 1,300

Kintetsu Uehommachi

JR Nara Stn.
85min. 1,800
Kintetsu Nara Stn.
(Nara Hotel)

P.21 K-1 P.36 S-1

Takamatsu Stn.
215min. 5,000

Sa

Takamatsu Expressway

Namba(OCAT)
45min. 880
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P.21 J-1

Tokushima
165min. 4,000

JR Wakayama
40min. 1,000

Nishi Meihan Expressway

Ichinomoto

Tenri

To

P.17 G-2 P.21 L-3

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Map

Railways (JR West/Nankai)

JR West and Nankai Railway both have stations at Kansai International Airport that can be accessed from the 2nd oor of the airport terminal building.
To Takarazuka

of Shin-Osaka
Shin-Midosuji Ave.

HigashimikuniShin-Osaka Sunplaza H. Sta. HigashiYodogawa Sta. 200m

JR

Shin-Osaka
2,470 Airport Express Haruka Approx. 50min.

Kyoto

To Nagoya

2,980 Airport Express Haruka Approx. 75min.

Subway Midosuji Line

To Himeji
e Lin en

Sannomiya

JR Kobe Line

Amagasaki

Osaka
1,160 Rapid Service on the Kanku Line Approx. 65min.

YODOGAWA-WARD

Dormy-inn Shin-Osaka Sen-i City Mielparque Osaka

Osaka Corona H. H. Laforet Shin-Osaka

Mielparque Hall

Via Inn Shin-Osaka H. Shin-Osaka KOKO Plaza Shin-Osaka Youth Hostel Shin-Osaka Station H.

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2,810 Airport Express Haruka (Transfer at Shin-Osaka) Approx. 80min. on New Rapid Service

Kyobashi Sakurajima

Universal-city
2,310

a Loop L O sak ine JR

Nishikujyo

Osaka Visitors' Info Center, Shin-Osaka

JR Shin-Osaka Sta.
JR

1
JR San

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Shin Shin-Osaka

se kan

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JR Osaka Station the Gateway to Kansai

Airport Express Haruka (Transfer at Nishi-Kujo) Approx. 55min. on the JR Yumesaki Line

Namba
1,390 Airport Express Rapi:t Approx. 35min.

Sta.

New Osaka H. Shin-Osaka Washington H. Plaza

Kansai-Airport

Tennoji
Nankai Rapi:t JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service Airport Express Haruka 1,760 Airport Express Haruka Approx. 35min.

Nara
2,390 Airport Express Haruka (Transfer at Tennoji St.) Approx. 70min. on the Yamatoji Rapid

Chisan H. Shin-Osaka

423
Shin-Osaka Sunny Stone H.

HIGASHI YODOGAWAWARD

y JR K

ine oto L

Wakayama
860
Kanku Rapid Service (Transfer at Hineno) Approx. 40min.

Wakayamashi
840
Express (Transfer at Izumisano) Approx. 40min. on a Limited Express

Hankyu Kyoto Line

NishinakajimaMinamigata Sta.

Minamikata Sta.

H. Claiton Shin-Osaka Shin-Osaka H.

t. a-dori S Yodogaw

H. Consort H. Oaks Shin-Osaka

Osaka Water Museum

Kansai International Airport Busy 24-Hours a Day.

To Shingu

The Airport Express Haruka does not stop at JR Osaka station. Fares and the times are indicative only. (Transit time of 5 min. included where applicable.) The fare shown for the Airport Express Haruka is for an unreserved seat.

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