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Welcome to Discover Osaka! Check us out for the most up-to-date information about Osaka and where to visit! Hungry and looking for some local food?

Not sure where to go to get the best underground music? Forgot when the Tenjin Matsuri is? Just generally bewlidered? You have come to the right place. We are the official page of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (www.osaka-info.jp). Rest assured that you'll be proudly served the best information about Osaka. We have a menu brimming with information about Art, Entertainment, Events, Festivals, Shopping and Dining, Sport, Culture, Hot Spots and much much more!

11/06/2026

💙 A Colourful Early-Summer Escape at Expo '70 Commemorative Park 🌿☔

As Osaka enters the rainy season, one of the city's most beautiful seasonal sights begins to bloom 💙✨

From 6 June to 28 June 2026, visitors can enjoy the Hydrangea Festival at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, where the recently renewed Hydrangea Forest comes alive with colour 🌿🌸

Featuring around 50 varieties of hydrangeas, including both traditional Japanese lacecap hydrangeas and Western hydrangeas, the forest offers a stunning display of blues, purples, pinks, and whites. Some varieties even change colour as they bloom, earning hydrangeas the nickname "the seven-changing flower" 💙💜🩷

The Hydrangea Forest was refreshed last year with newly planted varieties, giving visitors the chance to see a new generation of hydrangeas growing and flourishing. Combined with special seasonal displays and colourful decorations inspired by the rainy season, it creates a magical atmosphere that can only be experienced at this time of year ☔✨

Whether you're looking for beautiful photography spots 📸, a peaceful walk in nature 🚶‍♀️🌿, or simply a chance to experience a uniquely Japanese early-summer tradition, this is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.

📅 6 June – 28 June 2026
🚫 Closed Wednesdays
⏰ 9:30am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)
📍 Hydrangea Forest, Natural and Cultural Gardens, Expo '70 Commemorative Park

💬 Which flower would you most like to see in Japan?
🌸 Cherry Blossoms
💙 Hydrangeas
🌹 Roses
🌻 Sunflowers

10/06/2026

🌟 The Heart of Retro Osaka – A Night Out in Shinsekai 🏮✨

When the sun goes down, few places capture the energy and character of Osaka quite like Tsutenkaku and the Shinsekai district 🌃✨

Standing proudly above the colourful streets below, Tsutenkaku Tower has been one of Osaka's most iconic landmarks for generations. Illuminated against the night sky, it serves as a beacon drawing visitors into one of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods 🗼💡

But the real magic lies at street level.

🎯 Try your luck at nostalgic shooting galleries
🍢 Enjoy freshly fried kushikatsu, one of Osaka's most famous local dishes
🐙 Grab a serving of piping-hot takoyaki
🎮 Discover retro arcades, games, and quirky attractions
📸 Capture unforgettable photos beneath the glowing neon lights

Every corner of Shinsekai feels alive with colour, laughter, and the unmistakable atmosphere that makes Osaka so unique ❤️

Unlike some of Japan's more polished entertainment districts, Shinsekai proudly embraces its retro charm. The bright signs, lantern-lit streets, and bustling local restaurants create an experience that feels both nostalgic and exciting at the same time 🏮✨

Whether you're visiting with friends, family, or as a couple, spending an evening wandering through Shinsekai is one of the best ways to experience Osaka's famous food culture and warm local spirit 🍻🍜🎶

As the lights of Tsutenkaku shine above and the aromas of Osaka's favourite foods fill the air, it's easy to understand why this area remains one of the city's most beloved destinations 🌙✨

📍 Tsutenkaku & Shinsekai, Osaka

04/06/2026

🏮 Step into a different side of Osaka at Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street! 🏮

While many visitors head straight for Dotonbori or Shinsaibashi, locals know that one of Osaka's most fascinating places to explore is Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street.

Stretching for approximately 2.6 kilometres, it is considered the longest shopping street in Japan ✨ With hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés, and family-run businesses lining the covered arcade, there's always something new to discover around the next corner 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

🍣 Hungry?
☕ Looking for a cosy café?
🎁 Searching for unique souvenirs?
👘 Interested in local culture?

You'll find all of it here.

What makes Tenjinbashisuji so special is its authentic atmosphere. Rather than luxury brands and giant billboards, you'll find traditional shops, friendly local businesses, retro storefronts, and delicious Osaka food that has been enjoyed for generations ❤️

⛩️ The street developed around historic Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and remains one of the best places to experience everyday life in Osaka. It's the perfect place to slow down, explore at your own pace, and discover hidden gems that many visitors miss.

✨ Whether you're visiting Osaka for the first time or returning for another trip, Tenjinbashisuji offers a memorable glimpse into the city's unique character.

📍 Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, Osaka

📸 Which would you be most excited to discover here?
🍜 Food
🛍️ Shopping
☕ Cafés
⛩️ Culture

03/06/2026

Osaka From 200 Metres Above the Ground ✨

Few places in Osaka offer a view quite like this.

Located on the highest floors of the Nakanoshima Festival Tower West, Conrad Osaka is one of the city's most impressive luxury hotels. Rising around 200 metres above the streets below, the hotel offers panoramic views across Osaka's skyline, rivers, bridges, and endless city lights.

One of the most striking spaces is the hotel's spectacular lobby and lounge area, where enormous floor-to-ceiling windows create the feeling of floating above the city. Whether you visit during the day or after sunset, the changing scenery is part of the experience. As darkness falls, thousands of lights begin to sparkle across Osaka, transforming the view into something truly memorable.

The hotel is located in Nakanoshima, one of Osaka's most elegant districts. Surrounded by rivers, cultural attractions, stylish restaurants, and beautiful waterfront walks, it offers a different side of Osaka from the energy of Dotonbori and Namba.

Even if you're not staying overnight, many visitors enjoy stopping by for afternoon tea, a drink, or simply to admire one of the finest urban views in Japan. Looking out across the city from above, it's easy to understand why Conrad Osaka has become one of the most photographed hotels in Osaka. ✨

📍 Conrad Osaka

27/05/2026

Looking for a fun and uniquely Japanese food experience in Osaka? 🍜✨

A new tour experience that has been gaining popularity since last year combines one of Osaka’s most famous museums with delicious ramen-inspired gourmet food around the local area!

At the incredibly popular CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA, visitors can learn all about the surprising history behind instant noodles — one of Japan’s most famous inventions enjoyed around the world today.

One of the biggest highlights is creating your very own original Cup Noodles by choosing your favourite soup base and toppings. With so many combinations available, it’s a fun and creative experience for families, couples, and food lovers alike♪

But the experience doesn’t stop there 👀

After visiting the museum, the tour also introduces guests to unique local gourmet dishes inspired by Chicken Ramen, allowing visitors to discover another side of Osaka’s food culture. From creative sweets to unexpected ramen-based menus, it’s a fun way to explore the local area through food. 🍦🍜

This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to experience Osaka in a slightly different way — combining Japanese creativity, food culture, nostalgia, and hands-on fun all in one day.

📍 CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA
Ikeda City, Osaka

26/05/2026

Cute, colourful, creative… and delicious! 🍦✨

At iqueco gelato & scone in Izumi City, making your dessert feel completely your own is part of the fun. With colourful toppings, playful decorations, and plenty of flavours to choose from, every gelato becomes a little work of art. 🌈

Stars, sprinkles, nuts, cookies — you can mix and match however you like to create something unique and memorable. Whether you want something super colourful and exciting, or something simple and elegant, there’s plenty of room to get creative♪

It’s especially fun for families and children, who will love choosing toppings and designing their perfect ice cream together. But honestly, adults and couples will probably find themselves just as excited once they see all the options waiting for them 👀✨

The shop also offers tasty treats like freshly baked scones and refreshing kakigori shaved ice, making it a lovely stop during a day exploring southern Osaka.

The bright atmosphere and adorable desserts also make this a fantastic photo spot 📸

📍 iqueco gelato & scone
Izumi City Plaza 1F
5-4-7 Ibukino, Izumi-shi

15/05/2026

One of Osaka’s Most Beautiful Night Views — The Elegant Riverside Lights of Nakanoshima ✨🌃

Looking for a more sophisticated side of Osaka at night? 🌙✨

While places like Dotonbori are famous for their bright neon energy and bustling crowds, the Nakanoshima and Dojimahama area offers something completely different — a calmer, more elegant atmosphere where the lights of the city reflect beautifully across the rivers below.

One especially stunning spot to take it all in is the free observation area at “WowUs”, located on the 16th floor of Dojimahama Tower. From here, you can enjoy an incredible urban night view, with glowing highways weaving between skyscrapers and reflections dancing across the water beneath. 🌃

The area around Nakanoshima is also perfect for an evening stroll. Riverside walkways, stylish restaurants, cocktail bars, cafés, and hotels give the district a refined atmosphere that feels both modern and relaxing. It’s a wonderful place for couples, friends, or anyone wanting to slow down and enjoy Osaka at night from a different perspective. 🍸✨

As the weather grows warmer and the evenings become more comfortable, this part of the city becomes even more inviting.

📍 WowUs (Dojimahama Tower 16F)
Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Dojimahama 1-27

14/05/2026

Osaka’s Most Mysterious Landmark? Discover the PL Peace Tower 🕊️

Many first-time visitors are surprised when they spot the mysterious-looking “PL Peace Tower” rising above the Osaka skyline. Some say it looks like a spaceship, while others compare it to modern art from another world — and honestly, that’s part of what makes it so memorable. 👀✨

Standing at an impressive 180 metres tall, the “Dai-Heiwa Kinento (PL Peace Tower)” is one of the most unique monuments in Osaka. Built by the Church of Perfect Liberty (PL), the tower symbolises prayers for world peace and remembrance for people around the globe who lost their lives to war. 🕊️

Its unusual shape and overwhelming presence make it feel completely different from Osaka’s castles, neon streets, or modern skyscrapers. Visiting the area has a strangely calm and almost spiritual atmosphere, giving the monument an aura unlike anywhere else in the city.

One of the most interesting things about the tower is how unexpected it feels. Hidden away in Tondabayashi in southern Osaka, it’s the kind of place that makes people stop and say: “Wait… what IS that?” 📸

If you enjoy discovering unusual architecture, hidden gems, or lesser-known sides of Osaka, this is definitely a place worth seeing.

📍 Dai-Heiwa Kinento (PL Peace Tower)
Tondabayashi-shi, Tsuzuyama 285-1

26/04/2026

🏮✨ A Sea of Lanterns Awaits at Ura Tenma Lantern Street ✨🏮

Hidden within Osaka’s lively Tenma district, Ura Tenma Lantern Street is one of those places that instantly feels like an adventure.

Hundreds of colourful lanterns hang overhead, creating a glowing tunnel of light that feels both nostalgic and exciting. It has quickly become one of Osaka’s favourite evening photo spots — and once you visit, it’s easy to see why. 📷🏮

But this area is more than just beautiful lights. Ura Tenma is packed with small local bars, izakaya, and casual restaurants, making it the perfect place to enjoy authentic Osaka food and drink while soaking up the atmosphere. Many visitors come for one stop… and end up staying all evening.

✨ Why people love Ura Tenma Lantern Street:
• Stunning lantern-filled street with retro Japanese charm
• Fantastic photos, especially at night
• Great selection of local food and drinks
• Lively yet welcoming Osaka atmosphere
• A fun place to wander with friends or as a couple

Whether you’re bar hopping, searching for hidden local eats, or simply looking for a memorable night walk, this is one of Osaka’s most atmospheric corners.

📍 Just a short walk from JR Tenma Station / Ogimachi Station.

24/04/2026

🎏✨ When the Sky Fills with Colour — Koinobori Festa 1000 in Takatsuki ✨🎏

Every spring, the skies above Takatsuki transform into something truly unforgettable.

At Koinobori Festa 1000, around 1,000 colourful carp streamers glide through the air above the Akutagawa River, creating one of Osaka’s most photogenic Golden Week scenes. 🎏☀️

This much-loved event is held to wish for the health, happiness, and growth of children, while also celebrating and protecting the Akutagawa River — a cherished symbol of the local area.

As the wind blows, the giant koi seem to swim across the blue sky, making it feel as though the whole riverbank has come to life. It’s the kind of place where families, couples, photographers, and visitors alike stop and simply look up in amazement. 📷✨

🌿 Why people love Koinobori Festa 1000:
• Around 1,000 koi streamers flying overhead
• A uniquely Japanese Golden Week tradition
• Fantastic photo opportunities
• Great for families, couples, and day trips
• Relaxing riverside atmosphere with spring sunshine

Whether you’re visiting Osaka during Golden Week or looking for something beautifully Japanese and memorable, this is a wonderful seasonal experience to enjoy.

📅 Event Dates: April 26 – May 5
📍 Venue: Akutagawa Sakurazutsumi Park (Monzenbashi area), Takatsuki City

💾 If you're thinking “I want to go there someday!” make sure to save this post♪

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Osaka, Osaka
542-0081

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