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Welcome to the green refuge of downtown Osaka - a place to reflect by quiet ponds, see some stunning art or engage with historical landmarks.

Home to Japan\'s Imperial Family, the grounds of the Royal Palace make for a peaceful break from urban life.

The city\'s most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.

The city\'s most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.

Don\'t miss the chance to experience the sights and smells on offer at the world\'s biggest fish market.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Home to Japan\'s Imperial Family, the grounds of the Royal Palace make for a peaceful break from urban life.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

No, you\'re not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you\'ve been transported to Europe.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

The city\'s most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.

No, you\'re not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you\'ve been transported to Europe.

The city\'s most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.

Don\'t miss the chance to experience the sights and smells on offer at the world\'s biggest fish market.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

The city\'s most colourful and popular temple has been a Buddhist shrine for centuries.

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.

This controversial shrine commemorates and honours those who lost their lives for Japan\'s empire.