Osaka

Kyobashi / Sakura-no-miya京橋・桜之宮

Across Neya-gawa River on the Chuo-ku side is Osaka Business Park, or OBP. Skyscrapers stand side by side in the triangular OBP site, and major company showrooms and many entertainment facilities such as restaurants and the Digital Art Square are gathered here. Osaka Castle, the symbol of Osaka, is nearby, and in the evening, the beautifully lighted castle may be seen from the view spot on the 38th floor.

Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine

Guardian deity for sailors and prosperity. The oldest architectural style of the 3rd century remains here.

Bay Area:
Asia Pacific Trade Center

On the sidewalk lined with palm trees is ATC( Asia Pacific Trade Center). It has the largest outlet mall in Japan as well as shops, restaurants and amusement facilities, a popular spot in the south harbor. WTC Cosmo Tower, the symbol of the adjacent Osaka Bay Area, boasts a height of 256 meters and the 360 degree glass-windowed view spot commands a stunning view of the city of Osaka.

Mt. Tenpo-zan

Mt. Tenpo-zan is the spot from where to see the sunset, and it has the world's largest Ferris wheel with a diameter of 100 meters and height of 112 meters. Tenpo-zan Harbor Village has the world largest aquarium, Kaiyu-kan, that contains 39,000 sea creatures of 580 kinds.

Universal Studios

The Universal Studio Japan covers a huge area of 54 hectares on the opposite side of the river from Mt. Tenpo-zan. It is now a very popular spot where visitors can enjoy the world of popular Hollywood characters such as E.T. or the Terminator in attractions, as well as various events and shopping.