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{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 4): Historical day at the Peace Museum & Osaka Castle

{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 4): Historical day at the Peace Museum & Osaka Castle

There are plenty things to see and do around Osaka, no matter what your interest is. If you love history or going to museums, then you’d love these two places that I visited with my friends using the Osaka Amazing Pass (two-day transport pass plus free entrance to many attractions/museums around Osaka). The first place we visited was the Osaka International Peace Centre, a museum located just south of the Osaka Castle Park. Peace Osaka explores Japan’s …

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{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 1): Back in time at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living & Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai

{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 1): Back in time at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living & Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai

We visited Osaka mainly for the food, shopping, and bright lights that it promised (i.e. Dotombori / Namba area). However, we also squeezed in a couple of fun day trips with the Osaka 2 Day Pass. This pass allows travel within certain areas as well as free entrance to many museums and attractions, alongside discounted prices for other things. Is it worth the price? If you’re into sightseeing, then yes, definitely! Visit as many things …

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