| Osaka Prefecture (大阪 府, Ōsaka-fu (ja)) | |
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| Country |  Japan |
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| Region | Kansai |
| Regional capital | Osaka |
| Area | 1 899,28 km² |
| Population | 8 806 371 hab. () |
| Density | 4 636,69 inhab./km² |
| Spindle | UTC 09:00, Japan Standard Time |
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Ōsaka is a prefecture japanese, located in the region of Kansai, on Honshū, the largest island in Japan.
Cities
- 1 Ōsaka (大阪) – The capital of the prefecture, and the great metropolis of Kansai.
- 2 Sakai (堺) – Known for the Nintoku-ryō Tumulus, a gigantic ancient tomb.
- Ibaraki – Suburban town in the northeast.
- Kadoma – Northeastern suburban town; panasonic headquarters
- Minō – Suburban town at the northern end of the Osaka Basin
- Following to – Suburban town in the north, part of which includes part of the large “new town” of Senri.
- Takatsuki – Northeastern suburban city of Osaka Prefecture.
- Hirakata
- Toyonaka – Suburban town in the north partly containing the "new town" of Senri.
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Other destinations
Nintoku Tombs at Sakai
Kishiwada Castle
Understand
To go
By plane
THE'1 Kansai International Airport (IATA : KIX) is one of the most important in Japan, not to be confused with the2 Osaka International Airport (IATA : ITM) of lesser importance.
Circulate
To see
- Enter Osaka Castle, a reconstruction of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Castle. (Osaka)
- Pay homage to the tomb of Nintoku, the largest burial mound in Japan. (Sakai)
- Marvel at the Tour du Soleil at the Parc de L'Expo. (Following to)
- Escape the city with a ride to Minoh Falls. (Minoh)
- Take advantage of the exhibitions at the National Art Museum. (Osaka)
- Learn about one of the inventors of the tea ceremony, Sen no Rikyū, in his hometown and visit the Nanshū-ji temple where he studied (Sakai).
- Stroll through the historic area of Tondabayashi.
- Visit the largest Yayoi Culture Museum and the largest Yayoi Village in the country. (Izumi)
- See the tiger shark and other fish at Kaiyūkan Aquarium (Osaka).
Do
To buy
Eat
- Takoyaki (た こ 焼) – A popular specialty in Osaka's most famous Kansai region.
- Okonomiyaki (お 好 み 焼 き) – A sort of crepe / omelet made from cabbage, and with various fillings.
- Ikayaki (い か 焼 き) – Grilled octopus seasoned with soy sauce.
- Kitsune Udon (き つ ね そ ば)
