Kita (Japanese for north) is the northern part of central Osaka City and is the location of Osaka’s central business district, the retail district of Umeda as well as the home of the famous Osaka-jo Castle. Also located at in Kita at Shin-Osaka station is Osaka’s main Shinkansen bullet train terminal, connecting Osaka with the rest of Japan.
Kita, which means “north” in Japanese, refers to the northern part of central Osaka. It is well known for its vibrant and expansive shopping district….
Grand Green Osaka is one of the city’s newest and most innovative developments. Recently opened as the second phase of the Umekita Project, this vibrant…
Grand Front Osaka is one of the most vibrant and modern commercial complexes in Osaka, blending shopping, dining, business, and innovation into one dynamic space….
Housing over 150 specialty stores and restaurants, HEP Five shopping centre is regarded as one of Osaka’s top shopping and entertainment complexes. It’s a popular…
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living might have a somewhat unusual name, but it is one of Japan’s most innovative museums. Featuring incredibly detailed…
Nakanoshima is a small island sandwiched between the Dojima-gawa and Tosabori-gawa rivers in central Osaka. It is home to many of the city’s cultural institutions…
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jō) dates back to 1583 and was once the largest castle in all of Japan. Today, the castle stands as one of Osaka’s…
The Osaka Science Museum is located on the island of Nakanoshima. Built in 1989, it succeeded the City Electric Science Museum, which was Japan’s first…
Nestled in the heart of Kita Ward, Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is one of the city’s most historically significant and spiritually revered sites. Dedicated to Sugawara…
Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street (天神橋筋商店街) isn’t just another Japanese shopping arcade—at over 2.6 kilometres long, it holds the title of Japan’s longest covered shopping street. Running…
The Umeda Sky Building is arguably one of the most recognisable landmarks in Osaka. It consists of two 40-storey towers connected at the top by…