Osaka

CASTLES: From Military Fortress to Architecture of Rule

EDITORIALS

Kumamoto , Aomori , Tokyo , Nagano , Aichi , Shiga , Osaka , Hyogo , Shimane , Okayama , Kagawa , Ehime , Kochi

Castles & Historic Sites

EDO TO TOKYO: Festival Spirit Across Time

EDITORIALS

Tokyo , Osaka

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

The Refined Kamigata Culture of Kansai

ITINERARIES

Shiga , Kyoto , Osaka , Wakayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

Craft Making & Workshops

Visual & Performing Arts

Osaka Castle

SPOTS

Osaka

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The majestic white and green-tiled main tower of Osaka Castle, sitting atop massive stone walls under a clear blue sky.

The Osaka Museum Of Housing and Living

SPOTS

Osaka

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The indoor recreated Edo period streetscape exhibit at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, lined with traditional wooden machiya buildings and a fire watch tower.

National Bunraku Theatre

SPOTS

Osaka

Visual & Performing Arts

The modern exterior of the National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka, featuring a dark tiled facade and vertical white slats on the lower level, with multi-colored banners hanging in front.