Things to do in Osaka Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 25, 2022 Christa Meece

Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area. Osaka is one of the two "urban prefectures" (府, fu) of Japan, Kyoto being the other (Tokyo became a "metropolitan prefecture", or to, in 1941).
Restaurants in Osaka Prefecture

1. Izumisano Furusato Machiya House

5-29 Hommachi, Izumisano 598-0057 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-469-5673 [email protected] http://nigiwaihonpo.or.jp/machiyakan/
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Izumisano Furusato Machiya House

Izumisano Furusato Machiya-kan Museum Izumisano city designated cultural property -Former Niigawa Family House In ancient times, Sano-machiba was started as a bustling town of the old road toward Kumano Shrine. In Edo period, fishery, shipping, brewing industry and cotton textile industry and so on brought blossoming into a unique merchants’culture. Here ”Furusato Machiya-kan Museum” was built in the middle of Edo period, because second generation Niigawa ran soy sauce business. This building is a precious cultural property which tells us the architectural style of Sennan region at that time.

2. Konda Hachiman Shrine

3-2-8 Konda, Habikino 583-0857 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-956-0635 http://www012.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kondagu/
Excellent
35%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Konda Hachiman Shrine

3. Kanshinji Temple

475 Teramoto, Kawachinagano 586-0053 Osaka Prefecture +81 721-62-2134 http://www.kanshinji.com/index.html
Excellent
35%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Kanshinji Temple

4. the Farm UNIVERSAL osaka

193-2 Saho, Ibaraki 568-0095 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-649-5339 [email protected] http://the-farm.jp/osaka/
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

the Farm UNIVERSAL osaka

Great trees and seasonal flower seedlings, plants, cacti, rare succulent plants, and lots of flora and vegetables to meet the plants and enjoy the full tools and pots. ”the Farm UNIVERSAL” allows you to slowly find your favorite plants while experiencing the surrounding green space. A pleasant café surrounded by plants, "FARMER's KITCHEN" offers natural, healthy meals and drinks in a botanical room or on the terrace. There are also kids ' gardens and playground equipment for children to play. Miruru from the bench provided in the shade and pergola, adults and children can enjoy in peace.

5. Senri Riverbank

2-1-29 Haradanaka, Toyonaka 561-0807 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Senri Riverbank

6. Kuchu Teien Observatory

1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-Ku Umeda Sky Bldg., Osaka 531-0076 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6440-3855 http://www.skybldg.co.jp/observatory/
Excellent
40%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,032 reviews

Kuchu Teien Observatory

This modern, soaring building consists of two towers connected by an observation deck that offers a spectacular view of the city.

Reviewed By kasuga14 - Middletown, United States

It’s definitely a great place to go if you want some good views of Osaka. Definitely worth the price of admission. Going during the day is great, but go in the evening for dope night views!

7. Shitennoji

1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-Ku, Osaka 543-0051 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6771-0066 http://www.shitennoji.or.jp/
Excellent
30%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,073 reviews

Shitennoji

The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement named after it,”Shitenno-ji-style temple layout.”

Reviewed By LQK2010 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The temple with main hall was beautiful. We were there during the New Year when many Japanese visited temple.

8. Nakanoshima Park

1 Nakanoshima, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0005 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6312-8121 https://osaka-info.jp/page/nakanoshima-park
Excellent
33%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 540 reviews

Nakanoshima Park

Reviewed By aaong86 - Singapore, Singapore

It is pretty and lovely rose garden located on an island along the Okawa river with the skyscraper in the background. It is a quiet and peaceful place which is great for a stroll in the morning or late afternoon. Highly recommended.

9. Honan Market

1-7-19 Shonai Higashimachi, Toyonaka 561-0831 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6332-6172 [email protected] http://hounanichiba.com/
Excellent
20%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Honan Market

10. Hozen-ji Temple

1-2-16, Namba, Chuo, Osaka 542-0076 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6211-4152 http://houzenji.jp
Excellent
26%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 418 reviews

Hozen-ji Temple

Reviewed By DzulhilmiZulkifli - Putrajaya, Malaysia

Very beautiful temple for photo shot. Please come here during night because the view is more beautiful. it is a small open air temple. The location also perfect, inside Dotomburi district.

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