I was in love with Osaka for the first time I visited. I was so impressed with the richness of culture, authenticness, traditional, historical sights, people and architecture. It is the modern cith that set in form of authentic Japanese culture. I was fascinating everywhere I visited, from temple to shopping district. I just never really seen any city in the world where people can keep such a strongly culture while they are developing the modern living at the same time, Osaka is really remarkable for me. I was visiting Osaka during cherry blossom season too. The beauty of cherry blossom with the beauty of the city which made it so gorgeous, my favorite part of this trip was the historical sights and people here seems to care about their gardening. The parks here are beautiful. I love little buddhas in the garden. It was not like any park or garden I have seen, but every single details there are the characteristic of Japanese culture which makes them so different in a very good way.

 

 Another thing I love to do in this city was shopping. There are shopping district where I could buy so mamy unique fashion clothes, especially if you are looking for something different. Japan is one of the fashion destinations in the world. I bought many cool fashion clothing that I could never find in the U.S.A. because Japanese fashion has their own unique style. However the different between Osaka and Tokyo is different because here in Osaka I always feel like notthing was so rush. I still could enjoy the beauty lifestyle mixed with the modern lifestyle. It was just fantastic. I also love going to the bar here, but do not expect to talk to people her at the bar unless you speak Japanese. However I really had a wonderful time shopping and relaxing for some great drinks.

 

 Once you are in Osaka. You should never miss visiting Universal studios Japan. It is one of a great theme park for adult. I had an amazing time there. I totally recommend to try Spide-Man 3D ride. It was one of the best ride I have ever had. The technique of the riddig machine with 3D made it almost like I was there figting with Spider-Man. It made me become like a little kid while I was on that ride. Universal stuido in Osaka was such a fun place. I was amazed by the quality of fast food vendor in Universal studio. They were so delicious and to be honest with you. It did not anything like carppy fast food at all. I really love that bun they have. It was so awesome. This showed so much how people committed and delicated to their products and great quality in Japan even tho, it was just a simply pork bun.

 

 Osaka has so many great attractions to mention. I do not think a few days are enough to enjoy myself here. I could spend a day walking around Osaka Castle Park. The beauty of the Castle and the park that full of Japanese Art and details of the gardening were incredibly magnificant. I also love food vendors around here. Once I got hungry after walking around the castle. I could snack on grilled corn and some authentic Japanese food. It was a pretty awesome trip. Another great attraction I love was the Nakayama-Dera temple. The temple was magnificant and one of most beautiful temple in Osaka. When I was visiting the temple I saw young Japanese woman were dressed up in Kimono. I just could not belived how beautiful they look and they really bring out the best of their rich culture. I just never though I would see tradtional in the city. The remarkable architecture and people here really make Osaka a wonderful place to visit and for traveler this is a unique traveling experienced you can not earn anywhere else in the world.

 

 Japan in general is one of the modernest country in the wrold. They are unique with their own deisng and architecture so it would be wonderul to stop by at the National Museum of Art, Osaka. The National Muserum of Art also became Japan's fourth national museum. Here you will see the collections work of art throughout hisotry, original plans, famous reporduction photographic from Japan and abroad such as Paul Cezanne, Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and print reproduction of Ukiyo-e and many more world's famous photograpphic you will see here. It is really worth it to visit because they carry world's famous and rare pieces of Art. What else can I say? walking around Castle, Eating some Japanese locals food and than visiting of the best Museum of Art in the world. You can't get better than that!

 

 If you are looking for a great place to enjoy the view. I recommend Tempozan Ferris Wheel. It is located at Tempozan Harbor Village, next to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the largest aquariums in the world. The wheel has a height of 112.5 metres and diameter of 100 metres. When the weather is clear. This is one of the best place where you can enjoy panoramic view of Osaka, even better than that you can visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. It is one of the largest public aquariums in the world, and is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Here you will see many beautiful marine life, also in deep sea zone you will see Giant Isopods, Japanese lobsters, trumpetfish and other species. 

 

 Overall, personally I love Osaka the most because I enjoyed the beauty of the city that mixed well together with their traditional culture. They city is clean, beautiful, well managed and I can't ask for more because they are proudly carry on their culture and the history that never dies even it is one of the modern places in the world.

Best Season:

The best time to visit Osaka during the year depends on a person’s particular taste. I love Osaka during Spring and most locals recommend visiting during the months of January, May and November for the most pleasant weather conditions. Temperatures in the latter part of spring can reach as high as 75 degrees. Plumb and cherry blossoms are a particularly appealing sight during this time of year.

Favorite Hotels:

St. Regis Osaka

Hilton Osaka Hotel

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Hotel Hankyu International

InterContinental Hotel Osaka

Sightseeing:

Namba

Shinsekai

Dotonbori

Nagai Park

Minoh Park

Kodu Shrine

Shinsaibashi

Hozenji Alley

Osaka Castle

Nakanoshima

Hozen Temple

Kuromon Ichiba

Osaka Aquarium

Hozenji Yokocho

Universal Studios 

Shitennoji Temple

Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Korean Town

Nanba Grand Kagetsu

Osaka City Central Hall

Nakayama-dera Temple

Osaka Science Museum

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Kemasakuranomiya Park

National Bunraku Theater

Japan Mint Osaka Branch

Osaka Museum of History

Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho

Museum of Oriental Ceramics

Modern Transportation Museum

Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street

Osaka Museum of Housing and-

-Living

Umeda Sky Building Floating-

-Garden Observatory

Osaka Prefectural Government-

-Sakishima Building Observatory

Activities:

Clubbing

Shopping

Museums

Aquarium

Spa World

River Cruise

Temple Tours

Hankai Tramway 

Hep Five Ferris Wheel

Universal Studios Japan

Japanese Culinary Horizon

Natural Hot Spring Naniwanoyu