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Holidays in Taisho-ku

Like selfies and chocolate, there’s no such thing as too much travel. So why not make Taisho-ku, Osaka, your next amazing adventure? This awesome city has a population of around 2,600,000 people, along with loads of adventures you’ll want to check off your bucket list. After you've landed at Itami Airport and picked up your gear, Taisho-ku is a drive of 16 kilometres to the south. You'll find this terrific 'hood 6 kilometres south of downtown Osaka.

With a good deal of the city's top attractions nearby, Taisho-ku is a dream for sightseers. From the Osaka Science Museum to Osaka Takoyaki Museum, you won't run out of things to keep you on the move. Don't forget to put Osaka Castle and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan on your checklist as well. While you're here, think about visiting some other neighbourhoods to appreciate more of what Osaka has to offer. Nishinari and Naniwa are good suggestions that are close by.

Getting cabin fever in Taisho-ku? Venture outside its boundaries and explore Universal Studios Japan® and Tsutenkaku Tower, two terrific attractions in the centre of the city. To get an even better feel for your surrounds, also drop into Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade and the Osaka Museum of History.

Organise a babysitter and head over for some fun at the Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Video Game Bar Space Station.

Occasionally an artwork can impress you so much that you just have to learn more about it. See if the staff are available to chat about the pieces at the Osaka National Museum of Art, the Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics, the Osaka City Museum of Fine Art and the Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum.

If you get stuck with some rainy weather, make your way over to Osaka Maritime Museum, Osaka Culturarium Tempozan, the Osaka International Peace Center and the Konpeito Petit Museum. The interesting displays are sure to keep your mind engaged and your body dry!

There's nothing quite like the feeling of anticipation when a show is about to begin. Watch the curtains go up at Symphony Hall, the Festival Hall, Intex Osaka and the Umeda Koma.

Sometimes kids can have fun in the most surprising places. Go on an adventure with them to the Kids Plaza Osaka, the Osaka Public Nakanoshima Library and the Legoland Discovery Center.

You'll find a number of action-packed attractions nearby. The Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel, Umeda Joypolis Sega Fun Park and the Tempozan Ferris Wheel will keep your little ones from getting restless.

Venture outdoors and appreciate the views at the Osaka Castle Park, Floating Garden Observatory, Mount Tempozan and the Taiko En.

Whether you're hoping to relax with a book or get some exercise in with your friends, the nearby urban parks are great places to be. Your options include Sumiyoshi Park, Nakanoshima Park, Tennoji Park and Utsubo Park.

Quite often, the simplest way to get the feel of a new place is by hanging out at the shops. Be sure to call in to Grand Front Osaka Mall, HEP Five Shopping Mall, Kuromon Ichiba Mall and Osaka Central Wholesale Market.

Learn some lessons from the past at one or two of the area's historic sites, such as Umeda Sky Building, the Mint Museum, Osaka Castle Museum and Osaka City Hall.

Whatever your faith, it's worth visiting the Shitennoji Temple, Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine, Sanko Shrine and Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Are you a fan of baseball? Then you should bring some navy, gold and white with you to heartily cheer on the Orix Buffaloes at Osaka Dome.

Hotels in Taisho-ku

If you're searching for a cosy room without all the extras, the Guest House Social House , located at 2-10-22 Sanno, is your best bet. Yet another accommodation that offers superb service at an affordable price is the Hotel Sunplaza, which you'll find at 1-1-20 Ryujinbashi-cho. Though, if you'd rather live in luxury on holiday, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka or the InterContinental Osaka might be more to your taste.

Like the sound of booking a room closer to the Osaka Science Museum? The ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka and the Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier are both within a leisurely walk of this famed attraction.