Reasons to Travel to Osaka in August

Experience the beauty of Osaka Castle, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Shinsekai, or take a boat ride to admire the scenery at Dotonbori,... These are just a few of the amazing things travelers can do in Osaka.

Reasons to Travel to Osaka in August

Experience the beauty of Osaka Castle

Considered a symbol of the city, Osaka Castle is known as an emblem of power and wealth, built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi – a famous warlord who ruled over all of Japan in the 1590s. Particularly fascinated by gold, Hideyoshi Toyotomi ordered that all furnishings, weapons, armor, and some external decorations of the main tower of Osaka Castle be made of gold.

Surrounding Osaka Castle is a vast park covering an area of approximately 60,000 square meters, adorned with cherry blossom trees. In spring, it becomes one of the most beautiful spots to admire cherry blossoms in Japan.

Address: 1-1, Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

Visit Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine

Sumiyoshi-taisha is one of Osaka's oldest shrines, dating back to the 3rd century, before the advent of Buddhism. It's one of the few shrines that strongly reflects Japanese style, without any influence from foreign architectural styles. The shrine is always crowded with visitors during festivals, the first weeks of the month, and especially during the New Year. Many couples also hold their traditional weddings at Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine.

Address: 2-9-89, Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

Stroll around Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street stretches for 2.6km and is considered the longest shopping street in Japan. It's divided into 6 sections with continuous rows of shops including clothing stores, grocery stores, and eateries with a distinctive Osaka style. This bustling shopping district offers plenty of excitement, so just taking a stroll around is enough to provide you with a fun experience.

Address: 1 Tenjin-bashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

Admire the panoramic view of Osaka from Tsutenkaku Tower

Built in 1912 with a height of 64m, Tsutenkaku Tower has left a strong impression for its height and once topped the list of tallest towers in the Far East. After being destroyed by fires and wars, Tsutenkaku Tower was rebuilt in 1956 with a height of 100m. From the observation deck on the 5th floor of Tsutenkaku Tower, tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of Osaka City.

Address: 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

Take a boat ride to admire the scenery at Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a bustling street located on the south bank of the Dotonbori River, stretching from Nihonbashi to Daikokubashi. This area is home to many restaurants and famous stores with characteristic buildings and signs such as Gurikoneon, Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten, and Tsubaraya. In addition to dining establishments, Dotonbori also offers Tonboriribakuruzu service – taking tourists on a boat ride to admire the cityscape from the river.

Address: Doton, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka

Explore Shinsekai District

Shinsekai is a vibrant neighborhood in Ebisu-higashi, where you'll find a street filled with eateries that evoke nostalgia for the Showa era (1926–1989). Additionally, Shinsekai boasts many theaters that are considered landmarks of the once-famous Luna Park amusement area. Notably, Shinsekai is also home to Gay town – the third-largest LGBTQ district in Osaka, with a total of 32 establishments catering to the LGBTQ community, including 25 Gay bars (according to 2013 statistics).

Address: Ebisu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka

Nakaza Kuidaore Dining Building

Nakaza Kuidaore is a building filled with various dining establishments and souvenir shops, located in Dotonbori of Osaka. Here, you'll find numerous eateries such as taverns, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, grilled skewers, sushi, desserts... all with delicious flavors that will tempt you to indulge endlessly. Additionally, there are Internet Cafes, theaters, convenience stores, and souvenir stands selling Osaka's distinctive items.

Address: 1-7-21, Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

According to Traveltimes.vn

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour