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Osaka Temmangu Shrine
2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Temmangu Shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of scholarship, and is especially revered for success in exams and academic achievement. It is also believed to grant blessings for prosperous business, fulfilled love, protection from misfortune, and various other benefits.
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Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Myakumyaku
Senri Banpaku Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Two Myakumyaku monuments, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, have been relocated to Expo '70 Commemorative Park and are now on display.
📍 Exhibition Location and Period
Location
Inside Expo '70 Commemorative Park, near the Tower of the Sun
Two figures named "Irasshai" and "Wakuwaku" (literally "Welcome" and "Excitement")
Period
From February 21 to the end of May 2026
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National Museum of Ethnology
Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, senri banpaku park
The National Museum of Ethnology (commonly known as Minpaku) was established in 1974 as a joint university research institute for cultural anthropology and ethnology, and it opened in 1977 on the site of Expo Memorial Park in Senri, Osaka. As one of the world’s largest ethnology museums, it integrates research in cultural anthropology and ethnology with museum activities.
The National Museum of Ethnology holds some 345,000 items—everyday tools, traditional clothing, and more—collected by researchers from around the world. Its exhibitions are organized into nine regional displays covering the globe, alongside cross-cultural exhibits on music and language.
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Imashirozuka Kofun Park is “imashirozuka kofun kouen”
48-8 Gunge Shinmachi, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Imashirozuka Kofun Park features a spacious park developed around the burial mound.
With haniwa clay figures and plenty of woodland, it’s a pleasant place for a walk.
The kofun has been restored to its former appearance.
You can get detailed explanations at the nearby history museum, but visiting the kofun itself is enjoyable as well.
This green park spans the equivalent of two Hanshin Koshien Stadiums (9 hectares).
The inner embankment that circles the mound measures about 1 km, making it ideal for walking or running, and on sunny days you’ll often see families picnicking.
The inner embankment also uniquely recreates the Great King’s haniwa ritual site (haniwa ritual place) in Japan, and the sight of some 190 clay figures representing houses, people, and animals is spectacular!
Some of these are available to touch.
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Imajo Ancient History Museum "imashirozuka kofun rekishikan"
48-8 Gunge Shinmachi, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM).
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday), the day after public holidays, and during the New Year holidays (December 28 to January 3).
Admission: Generally free, though special exhibitions or planned exhibitions may charge a fee.
This ancient history museum in Takatsuki City displays haniwa and other artifacts excavated from the adjacent Imashirozuka Kofun, offering a free way to learn about ancient history.
Staff members provide various explanations.
The Imajo Ancient History Museum also offers a variety of hands-on workshops that both children and adults can enjoy.
It is located next to Imashirozuka Kofun.
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Shinike Haniwa Factory Historic Park (shiseki shinike haniwa kouba kouen)
Kamitsuchimuro 1-Chome, Takatsuki City
There is no parking. 😂😂😂
Hours: Haniwa Factory Museum 10:00–17:00 (park grounds open all day)
Closed: Haniwa Factory Museum December 29–January 3
This ancient haniwa workshop and kiln site has been recreated within a cluster of high-rise housing.
Shinike Haniwa Factory Historic Park preserves one of the oldest and largest haniwa production sites on the hills east of Shinike. Through manga-style ceramic panels and reconstructed haniwa, visitors can enjoyably learn about the Kofun period and the process of making haniwa.
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Expo Memorial Park Plum Festival
Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Schedule: From Saturday, February 7, 2026 to Sunday, March 8, 2026
※Closed on Wednesdays
※Open on Wednesday, February 11 (a national holiday); closed the following weekday, Thursday, February 12, as a substitute holiday
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Venue: Natural and Cultural Garden Umebayashi, Japanese-style garden Umebayashi, and other locations
The Umebayashi in the Natural and Cultural Garden spans about 5,500 square meters and features approximately 120 varieties and 600 plum trees, while the Umebayashi in the Japanese-style garden contains about 40 varieties and 80 trees, offering visitors a chance to enjoy a wide range of plum blossoms.
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Tower of the Sun
1-1, Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Senri Banpaku Park), Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
Because the number of visitors and viewing times inside the Tower of the Sun are limited, entry is primarily by reservation (reservations accepted until the day before; however, same-day tickets may be sold if spaces remain).
The Tower of the Sun, the symbol of Expo '70 (the 1970 Japan World Exposition), was closed to the public for some time, but following renovation work its interior reopened to visitors in March 2018.
Inside the Tower of the Sun, photography is generally allowed only on the first floor (the Underground Sun Zone and the first exhibition floor of the Tree of Life).
On the routes to the upper floors, smartphones and similar devices must be kept in bags for safety to prevent items from falling. However, you can rent a special smartphone case that allows you to take photos safely even on the upper floors. The rental fee is 500 yen per case; payment is cash only.
Thirty-six types of living creatures are depicted.
There are 150 steps to the top of the tower, but an elevator is available.
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Naritasan Osaka Betsuin Myooin (Naritasan Fudoson)
10-1 Narita-Nishimachi, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture
Parking is free for the first 15 minutes; thereafter 200 yen per 60 minutes (maximum daily rate applies)
Those applying for a prayer service are free with a discount ticket.
When people think of Naritasan Fudoson, they picture the bean-throwing festival.
It bustles with crowds every year.
There’s excitement when guest performers appear.
No matter the reason, visiting for worship leaves you feeling refreshed.
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Itami Sky Park
7-1-1 Morimoto, Itami
Itami Sky Park is a vast park adjacent to Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). It is known for offering close-up views of aircraft taking off and landing, and there are many ways to enjoy it both day and night.
Itami Sky Park lets you watch aircraft take off and land up close, but there are several important precautions.
🚫 Prohibited Activities
The following actions are prohibited, so please be aware.
Ball games, frisbee, badminton, and similar activities: because they may interfere with aircraft operations.
Erecting tents, tarps, or similar shelters: because they may interfere with aircraft operations.
Bringing or riding motorbikes, bicycles, unicycles, etc.: please use the bicycle parking area.
Bringing or using balance bikes (Strider), kickboards, J-boards.
Fireworks.
Flying kites: because they may interfere with aircraft takeoff and landing.
Leaving trash behind: take your trash home with you. There are no trash bins in the park.
Smoking: the entire park is non-smoking (including electronic cigarettes).
Bringing pets: prohibited on lawns, in planting beds, and around fountains and water features.
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