Travel Guide: Osaka
[:it]Continuiamo il viaggio fra le prefetture e le città del Giappone e oggi vi portiamo a Osaka!
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L’antica capitale
Dal 683 al 745, durante il periodo Tokugawa, Osaka (大阪) fu la capitale del Giappone con il nome di Naniwa (難波). Tuttavia, durante l’era Meiji la capitale fu spostata a Tokyo. Successivamente, Osaka divenne il centro dei trasporti via terra, mare e fiumi grazie agli imprenditori che presero il comando dello sviluppo industriale. Durante la seconda guerra mondiale, la città fu rasa al suolo, ma il grande spirito giapponese non permise la sua disfatta. Infatti, Osaka venne ricostruita più prospera di quanto non lo fosse mai stata.
Oggi Osaka è considerata come “la cucina del Giappone”. Inoltre, è un importante centro economico e portuale, nonchè terza città più importante del paese.
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Innamorarsi di Osaka
Detentrice di un fascino unico, Osaka è una città che deve necessariamente rientrare nella vostra lista desideri poichè vi farà innamorare in breve tempo!
Una tappa fondamentale è il Castello di Osaka, luogo tanto amato durante il periodo dell’Hanami grazie ai 600 alberi di ciliegio che lo circondano. Il castello costruito nel 1583 da Toyotomi Hideyoshi è considerato una della attrazioni storiche più importanti del Giappone!
Se amate le vedute mozzafiato, l’Umeda Sky Building vi farà sognare con la sua vista a 360° sull’intera città. Dal suo ultramoderno osservatorio situato a 173 metri di altezza è infatti possibile scattare foto mozzafiato! Inoltre ad Umeda ci si può dedicare allo shopping grazie ai suoi spettacolari centri commerciali. Inoltre, restando in tema, se non potete resistere alla sfrenata voglia di fare compere, potete recarvi a Shinsaibashi. Quartiere dello shopping per eccellenza, ogni turista attraversa i 600 metri dello Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade con le sue numerose boutique, negozi al dettaglio e grandi magazzini lussuosi!
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Abbiamo detto che Osaka è considerata la “cucina del Giappone”, per questo motivo dovete assolutamente visitare Dotonbori. Glico Man (Glico è il nome della famosa compagnia produttrice di caramelle e Pocky) vi darà il benvenuto!
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Questo gigante fu installato nel 1935 ed è divenuto il punto caratteristico di riferimento di Dotonbori.
Circa 30 anni dopo venne costruito il granchio meccanizzato del ristorante Kani Doraku. Questo locale serve tutti i tipi di granchio seguito da Zuboraya e Kinryu Ramen, i ristoranti più famosi del quartiere.
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Se amate i musei, non potete rinunciare al Naniwa Rekihaku, il Museo di storia di Osaka. Ospitato in un palazzo dalle fattezze ultra moderne, la sua caratteristica speciale è che la visita al museo inizia dal decimo piano, l’ultimo! Dall’antico Giappone si percorrono in discesa i diversi piani dedicati ai vari periodi storici della città. Si arriva infine al primo piano dove ci sono gli immancabili negozi di souvenirs.
Nel periodo Edo, Osaka fu anche la capitale del Bunraku. Questa è una forma di spettacolo teatrale caratterizzato dall’uso delle marionette che intratteneva sia la nobiltà che la popolazione. Gli spettacoli di bunraku si tengono generalmente a Gennaio, Aprile, Giugno, Luglio, Agosto e Novembre in settimane specifiche. Vi invitiamo a controllare le informazioni sugli spettacoli del National Bunraku Theatre qui: https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/bunraku.html
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E se dopo tutto avete voglia di divertirvi, una visita al parco più amato in Giappone è doverosa! Stiamo parlando degli Universal Studios Japan (ユニバーサルスタジオジャパン). Il parco si divide in 9 zone tematiche: Hollywood, Universal Wonderland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Amity Village, Waterworld, Jurassic Park, San Francisco, Minion Park e New York. Per tutte le informazioni e i dettagli vi rimandiamo al sito ufficiale disponibile anche in lingua inglese: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
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Siamo riuscite ad incuriosirvi? Oppure avete già visitato Osaka e vi siete perduti nella sua storia? Raccontateci tutte le vostre impressioni! Non c’è cosa più bella delle memorie per condividere un sogno.[:en]Let’s continue the through among the prefectures and cities of Japan and today we take you to Osaka!
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The ancient capital
During the Tokugawa period, from 683 to 745, Osaka (大阪) was the capital of Japan with the name of Naniwa (難波). However, during the Meiji era the capital was moved to Tokyo. Subsequently, Osaka became the center of land, sea and river transport thanks to the entrepreneurs who took command of industrial development. During the Second World War, the city was razed to the ground, but the great Japanese spirit did not allow its defeat. In fact, Osaka was rebuilt more prosperous than it ever had been.
Today Osaka is considered as “the cuisine of Japan”. Moreover, it is an important economic and port center, as well as the third most important city in the country.
photo credits: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/cowardlion
Falling in love with Osaka
Holder of unique charm, Osaka is a city that must necessarily fit into your wish list as it will make you fall in love in a short time!
A fundamental stop is the Osaka Castle, a place so loved during the Hanami period thanks to the 600 cherry trees that surround it. The castle built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi is considered one of the most important historical attractions in Japan!
If you love breathtaking views, the Umeda Sky Building will make you dream with its 360-degree view of the entire city. From its ultramodern observatory located 173 meters high, it is indeed possible to take breathtaking photos! In addition to Umeda you can devote yourself to shopping thanks to its spectacular shopping malls. Moreover, remaining in the theme, if you can not resist the shopping idea, you can go to Shinsaibashi. Shopping district par excellence, every tourist crosses the 600 meters of the Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade with its numerous boutiques, retail stores, and luxurious department stores!
photo credits: gaijinpot.com
We said that Osaka is considered the “kitchen of Japan”, for this reason, you should definitely visit Dotonbori. Glico Man (Glico is the name of the famous candy company that produces Pocky) will welcome you!
photo credits: favy-jp.com
This giant was installed in 1935 and has become the landmark of Dotonbori.
About 30 years later the mechanized crab of the Kani Doraku restaurant was built. This place serves all kinds of crab followed by Zuboraya and Kinryu Ramen, the most famous restaurants in the neighborhood.
photo credits: 123rf.com
If you love museums, you cannot give up the Naniwa Rekihaku, the Osaka History Museum. Housed in a building with ultra-modern features, its specialty is that the visit to the museum starts from the tenth floor, the last one! From ancient Japan, the various floors dedicated to the various historical periods of the city are discovered in descent. Finally, we arrive at the first floor where there are the inevitable souvenir shops.
In the Edo period, Osaka was also the capital of Bunraku. This is a form of theatrical performance characterized by the use of puppets that entertained both the nobility and the population. Bunraku shows are generally held in January, April, June, July, August, and November in specific weeks. Please check the information on the National Bunraku Theater shows here: https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/bunraku.html
photo credits: japantravel.com
And if after all of this you feel like having fun, a visit to the most beloved park in Japan is a must! We are talking about Universal Studios Japan (ユニーサルスタジオジャパン). The park is divided into 9 thematic areas: Hollywood, Universal Wonderland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Amity Village, Waterworld, Jurassic Park, San Francisco, Minion Park and New York. For all information and details, please refer to the official website also available in English: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
photo credits: neverendingvoyage.com
Have we managed to intrigue you? Or have you already visited Osaka and fell in love with it? Tell us all your impressions! There is nothing more beautiful than memories to share a dream.[:ja]Let’s continue the through among the prefectures and cities of Japan and today we take you to Osaka!
photo credits: easyviaggio.com
The ancient capital
During the Tokugawa period, from 683 to 745, Osaka (大阪) was the capital of Japan with the name of Naniwa (難波). However, during the Meiji era the capital was moved to Tokyo. Subsequently, Osaka became the center of land, sea and river transport thanks to the entrepreneurs who took command of industrial development. During the Second World War, the city was razed to the ground, but the great Japanese spirit did not allow its defeat. In fact, Osaka was rebuilt more prosperous than it ever had been.
Today Osaka is considered as “the cuisine of Japan”. Moreover, it is an important economic and port center, as well as the third most important city in the country.
photo credits: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/cowardlion
Falling in love with Osaka
Holder of unique charm, Osaka is a city that must necessarily fit into your wish list as it will make you fall in love in a short time!
A fundamental stop is the Osaka Castle, a place so loved during the Hanami period thanks to the 600 cherry trees that surround it. The castle built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi is considered one of the most important historical attractions in Japan!
If you love breathtaking views, the Umeda Sky Building will make you dream with its 360-degree view of the entire city. From its ultramodern observatory located 173 meters high, it is indeed possible to take breathtaking photos! In addition to Umeda you can devote yourself to shopping thanks to its spectacular shopping malls. Moreover, remaining in the theme, if you can not resist the shopping idea, you can go to Shinsaibashi. Shopping district par excellence, every tourist crosses the 600 meters of the Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade with its numerous boutiques, retail stores, and luxurious department stores!
photo credits: gaijinpot.com
We said that Osaka is considered the “kitchen of Japan”, for this reason, you should definitely visit Dotonbori. Glico Man (Glico is the name of the famous candy company that produces Pocky) will welcome you!
photo credits: favy-jp.com
This giant was installed in 1935 and has become the landmark of Dotonbori.
About 30 years later the mechanized crab of the Kani Doraku restaurant was built. This place serves all kinds of crab followed by Zuboraya and Kinryu Ramen, the most famous restaurants in the neighborhood.
photo credits: 123rf.com
If you love museums, you cannot give up the Naniwa Rekihaku, the Osaka History Museum. Housed in a building with ultra-modern features, its specialty is that the visit to the museum starts from the tenth floor, the last one! From ancient Japan, the various floors dedicated to the various historical periods of the city are discovered in descent. Finally, we arrive at the first floor where there are the inevitable souvenir shops.
In the Edo period, Osaka was also the capital of Bunraku. This is a form of theatrical performance characterized by the use of puppets that entertained both the nobility and the population. Bunraku shows are generally held in January, April, June, July, August, and November in specific weeks. Please check the information on the National Bunraku Theater shows here: https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/bunraku.html
photo credits: japantravel.com
And if after all of this you feel like having fun, a visit to the most beloved park in Japan is a must! We are talking about Universal Studios Japan (ユニーサルスタジオジャパン). The park is divided into 9 thematic areas: Hollywood, Universal Wonderland, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Amity Village, Waterworld, Jurassic Park, San Francisco, Minion Park and New York. For all information and details, please refer to the official website also available in English: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
photo credits: neverendingvoyage.com
Have we managed to intrigue you? Or have you already visited Osaka and fell in love with it? Tell us all your impressions! There is nothing more beautiful than memories to share a dream.[:]