Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka ...

Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century, Osaka Castle has played a significant role in Japanese history ... A fun and educational place to take your children in Osaka, Kids Plaza Osaka should ...

One of Old Town's most recognizable buildings is The Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum. This former royal residence and administrative center, which was bombed during World War II and reconstructed ...

Visitors can also receive lucky beans handed out near the police guard station. Osaka Castle, a landmark of Kansai, boasts many attractions within its vast grounds, including the Plum Grove—one of the ...

Japan is not a country where beauty is overlooked. Many know to visit Tokyo and Osaka for high-rise city ventures. But, much ...

Located in the modern Shin-Umeda development, 500 meters southwest of Osaka Station, this hotel is the acknowledged leader in the area. There is an underground walkway directly from the hotel to ...

Fans of the mystical will love the Coral Castle Museum, which houses a sculpture garden made entirely of coral rock. The park's oddities begin with its creator, Ed Leedskalnin, who constructed the ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

I enjoyed spending a half-day at Osaka Castle, but with more time I would have visited the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, which travelers I met along the way ...

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