Osaka

Osaka Shitennoji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and one of Osaka's main landmarks. It was built in 593 AD and has a history of more than 1,400 years. The temple is dedicated to the Salvation Bodhisattva and the Four Kings. It is the tallest and most majestic building out of the Buddhist temples. Although it is the most famous Buddhist temple in Osaka, there are relatively few tourists at the Shitennoji Temple as compared to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto.  There is an environment in the courtyard that is not invaded by the world. The most beautiful time in the Sitianwang Temple is at twilight. At this time, the whole temple is more solemn and magnificent. Despite the war and natural disasters, Sitian Temple still maintains its historical features. Its temple architecture is deeply influenced by China. There are many celebrations every year, including Doya-Doya Festival, Holy Spirit Society and Wandawang Temple Wasso. These fully demonstrate the status of this ancient traditions even in the millennium.

The Tianbaoshan Ferris Wheel used to be the world's largest Ferris wheel. It overlooks the sea, the distant mountains and the entire city of Osaka from a high altitude. You can also see the Rokko Mountain in Kobe from the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge across the sea. The Ferris wheel has two types of compartments, one with a transparent floor and another with a non-transparent floor. There are only four transparent floor boxes so there is a line for those, while you can usually get to ride in the non-transparent floor boxes directly. The diameter of the Ferris Wheel is about 100 meters, and when it is lit up at night, it forms a beautiful pattern that creates a very romantic atmosphere.

There is an American village near Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan, where the buildings and street decorations are filled with American street styles of the 1960s and 1970s. There aren’t many Chinese tourists who visit this American Village. You will find more Japanese and European people here as you walk the streets. This "village" is a place that young people like, and there are many items imported from the United States. In addition, there are many authentic restaurants and coffee shops. There are also some flagship stores of well-known brands in the neighbourhood. It is convenient if you want to shop or have a bite to eat. Like other parts of Japan, the American village's goods are basically clearly priced, so you know how much tax you need to pay. There are many creative statues in the American village, such as skateboarding ladies, three or four-story slender villains, and so on. If you are traveling to Osaka, and have some time to spare, go to the American village and have a taste of the American Village. It is also a good experience.