Osaka - the historical trading capital of Japan

That's when not only the plates are big, but the portions themselves!
A delicious breakfast is assured. Tourists like omelets and salads, and the coffee here is delicious.
The cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A huge park with a beautiful lake, you can walk for a long time, looking around every corner.
It's very quiet and peaceful, there's no hustle and bustle. There is a botanical garden and you can even ride horses.
During the cherry blossom period, the entire park is flooded with a delicate pink palette and turns into a fairy-tale-romantic place, from which one does not want to leave.

We start with Osaka's historic jewel, the castle.
Initially, this castle may seem like a huge rich house, not a place guarded by samurai for many years and undergoing numerous threats.
Construction of the castle began in 1583. The Japanese ruler and commander Toyotomi Hideyoshi greatly revered this castle. He made it his residence and later it was used by his son.
The castle survived more than one power struggle within Japan. There were battles between the Tokugawa shogunate and the Toyotomi clan, where Toyotomi was defeated because of a smaller number of troops. The castle was reconstructed, but it suffered more setbacks: fire, lightning strike. Twenty years ago there was another reconstruction, after which the castle looks so powerful and beautiful.
Be sure to check out the museum in the castle. There is a history of the great Hideyoshi, a model of the battle for Osaka with small figures of troops, as well as weapons of samurai and a statue of Hideyoshi.
When you leave the museum, take a walk along the park where the castle is located. It's a huge 100-hectare garden with lots of cherry trees and the air is the freshest!

We reach another historical site, the Sumiyoshi Taysha Shinto shrine.

That perfectly cut steak in the picture is too attractive not to try ;) Miyazaki beef, as well as other meats, will be cooked in front of you.
There's wine and beer.
An interesting side note: there's a tasting menu, which you won't find at every restaurant.
You can book a table in advance, cards are accepted.

This is the name of the tomb of Emperor Nintoku in the city of Sakai. The tomb was created in the 5th century AD. If you look at it from above, it looks like a keyhole.
The mound of the tomb is 486 meters above sea level, higher than the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu in Egypt or the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Shi Huang. The tomb of Nintoku is the largest in the world in terms of area.
It is forbidden to enter the tomb, but you can visit the outer section of the tomb, located in front of a double moat of water. If you just walk around the area, you can notice that the tomb looks like a big mountain.

The next point is the observation deck on one of Japan's tallest buildings. Riding the elevator to the roof is already breathtaking, as it rushes at an unreal speed. The elevator is transparent, you'll see everything!
The view of the city is amazing, both in the daytime and in the evening - the emotion is the strongest.
There is a cafe on the 59th floor where you can relax for a while and enjoy the view of Osaka from the panoramic windows.

Toward the end of the evening you can also take a walk in this beautiful park.

You can compare cuisines by trying a Chinese dinner now.
Make your reservations in advance.
And there are a lot of cocktails for all tastes, they will always diversify your evening ;)