Osaka Attractions

The list of things to do in Osaka includes must-see attractions, big sights and fine museums. Check out a tour, dig into some outdoor activities and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Osaka Castle Museum gives a comprehensive introduction to the history, economy and culture of Osaka from the Paleolithic Age to the Edo Period (1603-1867). There are also many tours to enjoy, including a variety of Kyoto and Nara excursions. The day tour alone takes you to Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto, then the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine in Nara. Just leave some time to catch your breath. There are many things to do in Osaka, putting it on par with Japan's greatest sightseeing destinations.

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