Kita (Japanese for north) is the northern part of central Osaka City and is the location of Osaka’s central business district, the retail district of Umeda as well as the home of the famous Osaka-jo Castle. Also located at in Kita at Shin-Osaka station is Osaka’s main Shinkansen bullet train terminal, connecting Osaka with the rest of Japan.
Kita
About Kita
Kita, which means “north” in Japanese, refers to the northern part of central Osaka. It is well known for its vibrant and expansive shopping district….
Grand Front Osaka
Grand Front Osaka is one of the most vibrant and modern commercial complexes in Osaka, blending shopping, dining, business, and innovation into one dynamic space….
Hep Five Shopping Centre
Housing over 150 specialty stores and restaurants, HEP Five shopping centre is regarded as one of Osaka’s top shopping and entertainment complexes. It’s a popular…
Museum of Housing and Living
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living might have a somewhat unusual name, but it is one of Japan’s most innovative museums. Featuring incredibly detailed…
Nakanoshima
Nakanoshima is a small island sandwiched between the Dojima-gawa and Tosabori-gawa rivers in central Osaka. It is home to many of the city’s cultural institutions…
Osaka-jo Castle
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jō) dates back to 1583 and was once the largest castle in all of Japan. Today, the castle stands as one of Osaka’s…
Osaka Science Museum
The Osaka Science Museum is located on the island of Nakanoshima. Built in 1989, it succeeded the City Electric Science Museum, which was Japan’s first…
Umeda Sky Building
The Umeda Sky Building is arguably one of the most recognisable landmarks in Osaka. It consists of two 40-storey towers connected at the top by…