Osaka Maps

The sprawling park surrounding Osaka Castle actually sees far more visitors than the actual castle itself. It is easy to understand why,...

Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the most famous shrines in Japan—so much so that shrines with similar names can be found all over the country....

A park this exquisite tends to bring tourists and visitors rather than citizens looking for a place to lounge around and relax - though t...

At 256 meters tall, the WTC Cosmo Tower is the second tallest building in Japan. While it is filled with offices, the 55th floor provides...

The zoo is located in Tennoji Park, southwest of the Shitenno-ji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The park also has a...

The biggest selection of martinis and tasty food is what Cinquecento offers. Moreover the food is value for money so you can have your fi...

Bunraku puppetry began in Osaka in the 17th century as a popular rather than aristocratic form of entertainment. This fascinating art is...

The Modern Transportation Museum exhibits locomotives and other means of transportation, to aid in the study of traffic science. Founded...

If you have an appetite for spicy sub-continental food, then this may be the place for you. When you want more, the waiters will bring wh...

Eating sushi in Japan can be an expensive experience, so it comes as a pleasant surprise to step into this restaurant. Oddly enough for a...

Located in the basement of the Keihan Mall, the restaurant is very small, having only 12 seats lined up at a bar. There is a separate co...

Traditional Tanuki Udon ,which is udon with a piece of deep fried beancurd floating on the top with green onions, is served 'al de...

This is one of the nicer establishments on the Hep Navio shopping center's restaurant floors, and is an excellent Japanese restaurant reg...

Northern Indian curry recipes are recreated at this warm-atmosphered chain restaurant. Several dozen spices are used in the curry, making...

Popular among Thai ex-pats and Japanese alike, the food here is both reasonable and tasty. Lunch menu curries start at JPY600 and the fam...

Chanko Ryori is the staple fare of sumo wrestlers and is a kind of chowder. The Chanko Nabe at this restaurant contains...

Established over 70 years ago, this shop has been making ('omrice') omelet rice the same way for generations of customers. There are 10 d...

For those in the know, Takoyaki's simple recipe of flour, eggs, water and octopus is a delicate process to get it just right. Th...