Osaka / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots around Osaka
Osaka’s landmarks range from historic temples and castle walls to lively streets, modern observation decks and contemporary architecture.
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5 of 10 photo ideas have sourced location coordinates. The initial view is for orientation. An area marker does not indicate an exact photo position.
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- Osaka CastleSourced place
- Osaka City Central Public HallSourced place
- Sumiyoshi TaishaApproximate area
- Umeda Sky BuildingSourced place
- ShinsekaiApproximate area
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle’s main tower has a distinctive roofline and gold ornamentation. Use a wider frame to place the tower within the grounds around it.
Search Google MapsShitennoji Temple
Shitennoji is a historic Buddhist temple in Osaka. Look for the proportions and architectural details of the temple buildings when composing a quiet scene.
Search Google MapsOsaka City Central Public Hall
The Osaka City Central Public Hall is a historic civic building. A frontal view highlights its facade, while a wider shot places it in the city.
Search Google MapsSumiyoshi Taisha
Sumiyoshi Taisha is an important shrine in Osaka. Frame the shrine architecture with its surroundings, paying attention to the shapes of the roofs and entrances.
Search Google MapsUmeda Sky Building
The Umeda Sky Building has a rooftop observatory with views across Osaka. Photograph the building from below or use the elevated view for a city panorama.
Search Google MapsSakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory
The observatory at Sakishima Cosmo Tower overlooks Osaka Bay. Arrange water, buildings and distant land as separate layers in a wide view of the bay.
Search Google MapsDotonbori
Dotonbori is an entertainment district with restaurants and theatres. A street-level composition can capture the changing scale of signs, storefronts and the surrounding buildings.
Search Google MapsShinsekai
Shinsekai is known for Tsutenkaku Tower and its distinctive street signs. Include the tower above the storefronts to give the neighbourhood scene an anchor.
Search Google MapsThe National Museum of Art, Osaka
The entrance to the National Museum of Art is marked by a silver structure inspired by bamboo. Explore its sweeping lines against the surrounding city.
Search Google MapsGLION MUSEUM
The GLION MUSEUM occupies a brick building and displays classic cars. Pair the brickwork with the vehicles for a photograph that connects collection and setting.
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