Ósaka

Osaka Landmarks

Osaka's landmarks span centuries of history, from the Edo-period Octopus Pine monument to the 252-meter-high Cosmo Tower observation deck. This collection includes the historic Hankai Tramway, the city's last remaining tram line, and sites honoring influential figures like Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata. Explore the geographical curiosity of Mount Tenpo, once recognized as the world's smallest mountain, and the Ebisubashi Bridge, a central crossing in the Dotonbori district since the early 17th century.

Observation Deck Cosmo Tower

If you want to enjoy a fascinating view of the whole city and its surroundings, you should visit this building's observation deck.

Ebisubashi Bridge

Linking two bustling neighborhoods, this bridge is a popular tourist sight.

蛸の松

A stone monument and successor pine tree marking the site of a famous Edo-period landmark near the Dojima River, named for its sprawling, octopus-like branches.

豊臣秀吉像

Bronze statue of the 16th-century warlord and unifier of Japan, located at Hokoku Shrine within the grounds of Osaka Castle.

天保山跡

Site of a man-made hill created in 1831 during river dredging. At 4.53 meters high, it is officially recognized as one of the lowest mountains in Japan.

Hankai Line

Hankai Tramway Co., Ltd. is a company which owns two tramway lines in the cities of Osaka and Sakai, Osaka, Japan.

川端康成生誕之地

Stone monument marking the 1899 birthplace of Yasunari Kawabata, the first Japanese author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.