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    Day 3

    68 mi

    Osaka - the historical trading capital of Japan

    Our starting point is the city of Osaka. A port and commercial city with modern architecture and lots of nightlife, but also with a rich cultural heritage.
    Today you will immerse yourself in this atmosphere completely ;)
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    0.6 mi
    5 min
    08:001 hr

    婆沙羅

    That's the case when not only are the plates big, but the portions themselves!
    A delicious breakfast is provided. Tourists like omelette and salads, and there's also deliciously brewed coffee.
    The cafe is open from Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 22:00 and on Sunday from 11 to 22.
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    8.6 mi
    25 min
    09:301 hr 30 min

    Tsurumiryokuchi Expo '90 Commemorative Park (花博記念公園 鶴見緑地)

    A huge park with a beautiful lake, you can go for a long walk, visiting every corner.
    It's very quiet and quiet, there's no fuss. There is a botanical garden and you can even ride horses.
    During the period of cherry blossoming the whole park is filled with a gentle pink palette and turns into a fairy-tale romantic place from which one does not want to leave.
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    9.6 mi
    30 min
    11:302 hrs

    Osaka Castle Main Tower (大阪城天守閣)

    We start with the historic Osaka Pearl, the castle.
    Initially, this castle may seem like a huge rich house, rather than a place that was guarded by samurai for many years and underwent numerous threats.
    The castle was built in 1583. The Japanese ruler and general Toyotomi Hideyoshi honored this castle very much. He made it his residence, and then his son used it.
    The castle has survived more than one war for power within Japan. Battles were fought between the Tokugawa shogunate and the Toyotomi clan, where Toyotomi was defeated because of fewer troops. The castle has been reconstructed, but it has failed: a fire, a lightning strike. 20 years ago there was another reconstruction, after which the castle looks so powerful and beautiful.
    Be sure to check out the museum at the castle. There is the story of the great Hideyoshi, the model of the battle for Osaka with the small figures of the troops, as well as the weapons of the samurai and the statue of Hideyoshi.
    When you leave the museum, take a walk along the park where the castle is located. It's a huge garden of 100 hectares, there's a lot of cherry trees and the air is fresh!
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    8.3 mi
    25 min
    14:0015 min

    Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine (住吉大社)

    We go to another historic site - the Sumiyoshi-Taishi Shinto sanctuary.
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    2.9 mi
    15 min
    14:301 hr 30 min

    Nankai Grill (南海グリル)

    This perfectly sliced steak in the photo is too attractive to try ;) Miyazaki beef as well as other types of meat will be cooked here with you.
    There's wine and beer.
    Interesting note: there is a menu for tasting that you will not find in every restaurant.
    You can book a table in advance, the cards are accepted.
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    2.3 mi
    15 min
    16:151 hr

    Tomb of Emperor Nintoku (Daisenryo Kofun) (仁徳天皇 百舌鳥耳原中陵 (大仙陵古墳))

    This is the name of the tomb of Emperor Nintoku in Sakai. The tomb was built in the 5th century AD. If you look at it from above, it looks like a keyhole.
    The tomb mound is 486 meters above sea level, which is higher than the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Hufus in Egypt or the tomb of the first Qin emperor, Shi Huang. The Nintoku Tomb is the world's largest tomb by area.
    Entrance to the tomb is prohibited, but you can visit the outside of the tomb, located in front of the double ditch with water. If you just walk through the territory, you can see that the tomb looks like a big mountain.
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    13.3 mi
    30 min
    17:451 hr

    Harukas 300 (ハルカス300)

    The next point is the observation deck on one of Japan's tallest buildings. A ride on the elevator to the roof is already breathtaking, because it rushes at an unrealistic speed. Elevator's transparent, you'll see everything!
    The view of the city is amazing, that during the day, that in the evening - the emotions are the strongest.
    On the 59th floor there is a cafe where you can relax and enjoy the view of Osaka from the panoramic windows.
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    4.1 mi
    15 min
    19:0030 min

    Utsubo Park (靱公園)

    At the end of the evening, you can also take a walk in this beautiful park.
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    10.1 mi
    30 min
    20:001 hr 30 min

    双琉中国少菜

    We can compare the kitchens by tasting Chinese dinner now.
    Book a table in advance.
    And there's plenty of cocktails to suit all tastes, they'll always diversify your evening ;)
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    8.7 mi
    30 min
    22:009 hrs

    Hotel It Osaka Shinmachi

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