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Osaka is the third-largest city in Japan, a major commercial port and industrial center. It is located in the southern part of Honshu Island, near the mouth of the Yedo River in Osaka Bay. It is the center of the prefecture of the same name. The population is more than 2.6 million people.

General information
Osaka was founded many centuries ago between the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, in a place where boats and sea vessels could be unloaded. Due to its ideal location at the intersection of important trade routes, Osaka has been the commercial center of Japan for more than 1,500 years. During the Second World War, it was completely destroyed and rebuilt, but some unique historical monuments were lost. In 1956, Osaka received the status of a city. Modern Osaka is conventionally divided into the historical south and the business north. The southern part of the city is a real treasure trove of attractions. Architectural masterpieces, religious shrines, world-famous museums and picturesque natural parks attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. The restored five-story Samurai Osaka Castle with Osakaze-Cohen Park, which has become a kind of symbol of the city, deserves special attention. Luxury bars and clubs, amusement parks, the Bunraku Japanese puppet Theater, the planetarium and the huge Osaka Aquarium offer a sea of entertainment for every taste. In addition, unusual excursions, grand festivals and holidays are held here, allowing you to feel the true spirit of the city.

Osaka is one of the few cities in the country where the character traits of the local population, unusual for the Japanese, are very pronounced - openness, courage to express their thoughts aloud, no matter what, love for a stormy and bright everyday life. Another feature of Osaka is that shops of the same specialization are usually concentrated in one place here.

Osaka is a real paradise for shopaholics, where you can find high-quality things at affordable prices or really fork out, forgetting about the restrictions. The main shopping street of the city – Ebisubashisuji - is full of all kinds of brands, both Japanese and international. Shinsaibashi shopping malls are the center of elite shopping in Osaka, where retail stores, boutiques, expensive department stores and stores with the goods of the most fashionable labels are concentrated. Another popular shopping area, also known for its restaurants, is located on the street running along the Dotonbori Canal. The Kita district — a kind of business card of the city - is permeated with above-ground and underground shopping malls, there are four huge shopping centers. Wholesale and retail food stores are located on the territory of the giant Kuromon market. In Osaka, it is not customary to bargain either in stores or in markets. It is best to visit large shopping malls in the morning, since the number of visitors here increases significantly in the evening.

The main mode of public transport in Osaka is the subway. Today it consists of eight operating lines, including more than 120 stations. The total length of all routes is about 130 kilometers. It works from 5-00 to 1-00, the fare depends on the tariff zone.

Buses in Osaka run regularly from 7-00 to 21-00. As a rule, they are used for short trips. Fares may vary in different transport zones.

The Osaka Monorail is the longest transport line of its type in Japan. Its main branch connects Osaka-Itami International Airport and the city of Kadoma, an additional one runs between the city and the university campuses. The cost of the trip starts from 200 yen (90 rubles), increases after crossing another tariff zone.

The tram in Osaka serves to connect the city center with the sleeping areas. Recently, it has ceased to be in demand among local residents and is rather an interesting attraction. The tram fare is 200 yen.

Taxis in Osaka are widely popular, despite perfectly functioning public transport. Moreover, they ride it as tourists, but also the Japanese themselves. The cost of landing is 600 yen, every 300 meters - 90 yen.

The restored Osaka Samurai Castle (XVI century) and Osakaze-Koen Park are the main attractions of the city; the beautiful Sumiyoshi Taisha Temple – the most important religious monument of the III century; Shitennoji Temple (VI century); Suntory Museum - one of the largest galleries in Japan; Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studio theme parks; Bunraku Japanese Puppet Theater; picturesque Mino Nature Park; giant Kayukan Aquarium; Umeda Sky Building observation deck, located at an altitude of 173 meters; Spa World wellness complex, representing the bathing traditions of Japan, the East, Asia and Europe; annual colorful holidays and festivals.

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