Ōsaka, Ōsaka-fu, Japan

7 places to see in this region.

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   1. The Open Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses

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   2. Kyuanji　久安時

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   3. Dōtonbori

   Probably the noisiest city on earth, Osaka cannot be described as gracious.

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   4. Nanpa-bashi

   This bridge's official name is Ebisu-bashi, but it is also known as Hikkake-bashi, or more popularly Nanpa-bashi -- "bashi" is the Japanese word for "bridge" (actually 'hashi') with the first syllable voiced.

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   5. Umeda

   Umeda (sometimes more accurately reffered as "Kita ku" meaning North district) is a very active district in the north part of Osaka city, only beaten by Namba (south district) for its night life.

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   6. Yodogawa river

   Huge and calm great river going through Osaka, originating from the north.

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   7. Umeda Sky Building

   The observation deck of this quirky office tower has the best views of Kansai's most populous city.