Osaka - Japan

Osaka (大阪府) is a prefecture of Japan that is located in the west-central part of the island of Honshū and urrounded by the sea as well as the prefectures of Kyoto, Nara, Hyōgo and Wakayama. Osaka Prefecture is full of history and is waiting to tell you its secrets. So don't wait and add Osaka Prefecture to your list of destinations to discover!

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Higashiōsaka - Osaka Prefecture

Higashiōsaka --- 東大阪市 --- is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, located east of Osaka City. If you like sports and more specifically rugby, then we invite you to make a stopover in Higashiōsaka! It is known nationwide as a "rugby city" with the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka City, which is a sacred place for rugby !

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Ruins

Tokyo Japan

Osaka

Kadoma - Osaka Prefecture

Kadoma --- 門真市 --- is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the northeastern suburbs of Osaka. Rich in history and culture, Kadoma City will never cease to amaze you with its many shrines, temples, memorials, and some of its huge, deity-like trees !

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Buddhist Temples

Shinto Shrine

Buddhist Temple

Habikino - Osaka Prefecture

Habikino --- 羽曳野市 --- is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is a city known for its delicious grapes and kofuns, especially. You can also visit the many Buddhist temples and pay your respects to the tombs of some emperors !

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Pilgrimage

Izumi - Osaka Prefecture

Izumi --- 和泉市 --- is a city in Osaka Prefecture. A city quite famous because of the Sefuku-ji temple, which represents one of the stages of the Kansai Kannon pilgrimage. There are still many sites and places to visit and explore !

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Road Transport

Matsubara - Osaka Prefecture

The city of Matsubara --- 松原市 --- is located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. In the past, the city was an early road transport center and is now rich in historical relics, including the ancient burial mound of Ōtsuka. In the late 19th century, Matsubara became a residential suburb south of Ōsaka. Known for its small industries producing cultured and artificial pearls and ivory items.

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Nature

Colorful Gardens

Sports Center

Kawachinagano - Osaka Prefecture

Kawachinagano --- 河内長野市 --- is a city in the far southeast, of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Discover colorful gardens, cultural treasures such as the Kansai Cycle Sports Center theme park, numerous temples such as Iwawakiji, and tasty local cuisine,... in a relaxing and peaceful setting!

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City In Japan

Ancient Relics

Neyagawa - Osaka Prefecture

Neyagawa --- 寝屋川市 --- is a city in Japan located on the left bank of the Yodo River in the north-eastern part of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. One of the many cities in the prefecture with a history, treasures, including many ancient relics that attest to prehistoric settlement in the area,... Its temples, shrines and parks make Neyagawa town more peaceful and relaxing!

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Kyoto

Guest House

Tondabayashi - Osaka Prefecture

Tondabayashi --- 富田林市 --- is a city in Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan. A quiet yet lively city, there are many temples and neighborhoods that are full of stories from the past just waiting to be discovered when you visit !

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Daitō - Osaka Prefecture

The city of Daitō --- 大東市 --- is located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. In Daitō, you can admire the Jigen-ji temple, host to a statue of Kanzeon Bosatsu, which is said to have been carved by Gyōki. The Buddhist festival of Nozaki-mairi attracts many visitors every year !

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Daruma Doll

Middle Class

Minoh - Osaka Prefecture

Minoh --- 箕面市 --- is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The north of Minoh City is covered with forests and hills and the south serves as a dormitory city for Osaka. Minoh is considered to be the most middle-class area in Osaka Prefecture, which is marked by a middle-class lifestyle and a particular offering of luxurious restaurants and supermarkets.

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Ibaraki

Flower Park

Tourist Spots

Ibaraki - Osaka Prefecture

Ibaraki --- 茨木市 --- is a city in northern Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is a quiet and peaceful city with many temples, as well as several tourist spots to discover, such as the Ibaraki flower park, with its flowers as resplendent as each other !

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Yao - Osaka Prefecture

Yao ---八尾市--- is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Osaka offers some activities, including exclusive seasonal fruit picking! Osaka's strawberry picking farms, in particular, are extremely popular, and the GrandBerry Farm in Yao City is a great example! Strawberry picking in Osaka is possible from winter to spring, and is an activity not to be missed!

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Hirakata - Osaka Prefecture

Hirakata --- 枚方市 --- is a city in the northeast of Ōsaka Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. This place was also the capital of Japan for some years (507-511). The city has some historical monuments, such as the Kudara Temple. There is also a famous historical street between Hirakata Station and Hirakatakoen Station and four interesting old roads to explore. Hirakata town is famous for the legend of Tanabata or the Star Festival, a festival not to be missed if you are in Hirataka!

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Lantern Fest

Edo Period

Processed Food

Moriguchi - Osaka Prefecture

Moriguchi -- 守口市 -- is a city in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is located just northeast of the city of Ōsaka. Moriguchi City was once a prosperous postal town on the road to Ōsaka during the Edo period, and rapidly industrialized with the opening of a railway to Ōsaka in 1910. Manufactured goods include electrical machinery and appliances, textiles and processed foods. The city is also a residential suburb of the Ōsaka-Kōbe metropolitan area. Today, it is a livable, quiet and commercial city.

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Old Japan

City Centre

Takatsuki - Osaka Prefecture

Takatsuki -- 高槻市 -- is a city in Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan. Conveniently located between Osaka and Kyoto, Takatsuki is the 7th largest city in Osaka Prefecture. The areas around the stations are famous for their delicious food and shopping. Also, just a short walk from the city centre, visitors can marvel at the natural treasures and nostalgic atmosphere of old Japan. A trip to Takatsuki is highly recommended when travelling in the Kansai region or if you are passing through!