Aizen Matsuri
The opening of Osaka's summer festival season, with women in yukata parading in palanquins.
- Area
- Osaka · Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi
- When
- June 30 – July 2
- Location
- Shoman-in Aizendo (Tennoji)
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Abeno Harukas 300
The observatory atop one of Japan's tallest buildings, with a 360° view over the Osaka plain.
Shitennoji Temple
Said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku as Japan's first state temple, with a five-story pagoda and cloisters.
Tennoji Park · Tenshiba
A park with the 'Tenshiba' lawn, a zoo and an art museum, connected directly to Shinsekai.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu
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Tsuruhashi Market
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Aoi Matsuri
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