Sights to see in Osaka

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Here are some of my favourites things in Osaka:

1. Osaka-jo

This castle has been burnt down in the past but was rebuilt as a philanthropic project to preserve ancient Osaka culture. Frankly, I’m more tickled to find a very modern lift inside such an “old” structure. The presence of modern technology in an ancient castle seems awkward at first but provides interesting contrasts.

2. Floating Garden Observatory

You will love the feeling of using the escalator that brings you to the top of the outdoor observatory deck. The escalator travels outside the main building 170m above ground before bringing you to the top of Osaka. Come here in the evening. You’ll get to catch a splendid sunset and admire the sublime beauty of Osaka once darkness kicks in.

3. Dotombori

Yummy Food! Glaring Neon! Great (and weird) looking crowd! Quirky buildings! The madness stretches along the waterfront, bringing endless fun to everyone.  It’s like a funfair that never ends. How much more exciting can it get?

4. Shintennoji Temple

Even if you are not a religious person, you would cherish this tranquil corner of Osaka after many days of sensory overload exploring other parts of Osaka.

##Everything has been summarized in the Google map above and their locations. Of course there are much more to do in Osaka than my shoddy summary here. I would need 2 months to cover everything within this post. Or make a website. Or both. Hmmm…