Osaka food delights

The restaurants in Osaka offer some of the most delicious food in Japan. The Osaka believes in the philosophy "kuidaore" which means eat until you drop. Osaka loves to party, eat and drink, and it is expected that you will have the chance to taste some of these particularly Osakan delights like:

• Takoyaki
• Okonomiyaki
• Crab dishes
• Tecchiri and Tessa
• Yakinuku
• Kitsune Udon

Tourist Attractions in Osaka

Osaka was the commercial capital of Japan. Some of the attractions in Osaka to visit are:

• Expoland
  
  
• Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
  
  
• Tennōji Zoo
  
  
• Umeda Joypolis Sega
  
  
• Shin-Umeda city
  
  
• Nakanoshima Park
  
  
• Osaka Castle Park
  
  
• Sumiyoshi Park
  
  
• Mitami Shrine
  
  
• Osaka Castle
  
  
• Sanko Shrine

Osaka - The Gourmet Food Capital of Japan

Osaka is often known as the second city of Japan and is the commercial capital of the country. Osaka literally means “Large Hill” or ‘Large Slope.” It is the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. Osaka was in ancient times a feudal capital which has gone modernization with the passing of time. It is one of the important ports and manufacturing centre of Japan. It is a city on water as there is presence of rivers, canals, harbors and bays.

Osaka is also known as an excellent place to eat. It is often commented “Dress till you drop in Kyoto and eat till you drop in Osaka.” It is also traditionally known as the “nation’s kitchen” or the gourmet food capital of Japan. In Osaka, you can enjoy regional cuisine like okonomiyaki, takoyaki, udon, sushi and other Japanese food.

If you are in Osaka, you can take your time exploring Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of History, Umeda Sky Building, Sumiyoshi Taisha and more. Osaka also features one of the world’s largest aquariums with numerous sea creatures. Osaka is known for its love for delicious food, glorious culture and historical buildings much of which are saved from the World War II bombing. Earthquakes, too, have destroyed much of the city from time to time.