About City

OSAKA (about 330 miles southwest of Tokyo) is the second largest city in Japan and the 13th largest city in the world, Osaka made not be as well-known, rich and flashy as Tokyo but Osakans will tell you that it is a more real, honest, friendly and earthy place with a deeper history and a richer sense of humor and fun. Osaka has traditionally been regarded as a city of merchant. Osaka has the best food in Japan and there are tens of thousands of restaurants in the city, The main shopping and entertainment districts are Umeda (in Kita), Namba (in Minami), Dotonbori (part of Namba) and to a lesser extent Tennoji. America Mura (Americatown) and Yorappa Mura around Tower Records in Shinsaibashi are places where young Japanese come to be seen and check out the latest fashions and trends. Hankyu Sambangai Shopping Arcade has rows of fashion shops on the first basement floor and a man-made river running along the second basement floor. Nearby is Trevi Plaza, named after a famous fountain in Rome, and the Hankyu Fire Building. Both are popular gathering places for young people. Whity Umeda is the largest underground shopping mall in Japan.  the main restaurant in Arashiyama of Kyoto Kitcho and the French restaurant Hajime in Osaka. In the guide the five level rating system was applied to restaurant and ryokan.

Attractions & Landmarks

• The Imperial Palace.
• The Sensō-ji Temple.
• Tokyo National Museum.
• The Meiji Shrine.