Osaka Past & Present (1 Day)

Begin your travel through time with a visit to the Osaka Museum of Housing & Living to wander through 17th century Osaka. Delve deeper into the details of Osaka’s past in the Museum of History, learning about Osaka as Japan’s first capital all the way into the 21st century. Take your first peek at the Osaka castle (photo stop) from the top floors of the museum before heading inside to admire the distinct architectural design. After a stroll around the serene temple grounds of the 6th century Shitennoji temple, move onto the uber-urban streets of Shinsekai. End the day with panoramic views of metropolitan Osaka from the Floating Garden Observatory.