Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Osaka Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

25 апрель 2025 г.

Osaka Prefecture has many hidden gems that are less popular with tourists!

We have carefully selected some great spots where you can quietly enjoy history, culture, and nature.

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1. Minase Shrine

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A quiet shrine on the border between Kyoto and Osaka.

Founded in the Kamakura period, this historic shrine is associated with Emperor Gotoba, and is home to national treasures and beautiful trees.

With few tourists, it is a healing place where locals quietly come to pray.

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About a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Minase Station

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2. Osaka Kurashi no Kurashi no Imasenkan

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An experiential museum that recreates the streets of Osaka in the Edo period.

Kimono rentals are also popular.

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Directly connected to Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station

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3. Hattori Ryokuchi

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A park with nature spread across a vast area.

A hidden gem for picnics, BBQs, and cherry blossoms in spring.

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About a 5-minute walk from Ryokuchi Koen Station

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4. Rinku Town

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A bay area that spreads across the shore from Kansai Airport.
A hidden relaxing spot where you can feel the sea breeze and sunset without too many tourists.

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A short walk from Rinku Town Station

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5. Imamiya Ebisu Shrine

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A shrine known for Ebessan, the god of prosperity in business.
You can visit quietly except during the Toka Ebisu festival.

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A short walk from Imamiya Ebisu Station

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6. Tsurumi Ryokuchi

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A vast park and botanical garden where flowers bloom in every season.
Perfect for strolls and picnics.

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A short walk from Tsurumi Ryokuchi Station

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7. Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group

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One of the largest groups of ancient tombs in Japan, registered as a World Heritage Site.
Among them, the Emperor Nintoku's Tomb is one of the world's largest keyhole-shaped tumuli, and is a spectacular sight.

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Sakai City side: 10 minutes on foot from JR Mozu Station
Fujiidera City side: 10 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Fujiidera Station

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8. Minoo Falls

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A soothing waterfall spot that is easily accessible along the Hankyu Line.
The autumn leaves season is a spectacular sight.

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About 40 minutes on foot from Minoo Station

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9. Ishikiri Tsurugiya Shrine

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A shrine famous for curing illnesses and preventing cancer, affectionately known as "Ishikiri-san".
The grounds are enveloped in a unique spiritual aura, and the approach to the shrine is lined with fortune-telling, medicinal food, and retro shops, creating a deep worldview.

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About a 5-minute walk from Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line

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10. Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

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One of the most spectacular autumn festivals in the Kansai region, boasting a history of over 300 years.
The highlight is the "Yarimawashi" where wooden carved danjiri floats weighing several tons run through the city at breakneck speed.
*Held every year in mid-September

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A short walk from Kishiwada Station on the Nankai Main Line

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[Summary]

There are many hidden gems in Osaka Prefecture that are quiet and charming, a little away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots!
If you visit places loved by the locals, you will discover a new side of Osaka.
On your next trip to Osaka, be sure to visit these hidden spots!

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