Osaka

Castle built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, serving as a key fortification during the unification of Japan in the sixteenth century and featuring restored stone walls and moats.

Open-air observation deck situated atop the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, featuring a circular walkway 173 meters above ground and offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city.

Shinto shrine featuring a massive lion-head stage built to swallow evil spirits and bring good luck to those seeking success in business or academics.

Historical museum built on the remains of the Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace using three chronological zones to illustrate the city's evolution from the 7th-century imperial capital to a modern merchant hub.

Buddhist temple housing a statue of Fudō Myōō covered in moss due to the tradition of splashing water over it while making wishes for prosperity and health.

Public aquarium featuring 15 tanks including a central nine-meter-deep tank housing whale sharks, representing various regions of the Pacific Rim through its diverse marine life exhibits.

Shinto shrine established in the 3rd century and headquarters of over 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines, featuring a unique architectural style known as Sumiyoshi-zukuri and the Sorihashi arched bridge.

Buddhist temple established in 593 by Prince Shotoku, representing the first officially administered temple in Japan and featuring a layout where the middle gate, pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall are aligned in a straight line.