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Osaka Museum of HistoryvsOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is the choice of most writers compared to Osaka Museum of History. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan comes in at 96 with recommendations from 5 publications including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Osaka Museum of History
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0008
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Frommer's "Your visit to this museum...[includes] a life-size recreation of the palace...hands-on exhibits, videos, and archeological displays highlighting Osaka's history as a major distribution center..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built above the ruins of Naniwa Palace (c 650), visible through the ground floor, this museum tells Osaka's story from the era of this early palace to the early 20th century." Full review
Fodor's "Informative as it is enjoyable, the Osaka Museum of History immerses you in the city's history from pre-feudal times to the early 20th century." Full review
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Fodor's
Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Frommer's
1-1-10 Kaigan-dori, Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 552-0022
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Fodor's "This eye-catching red, gray, and blue building is Japan's best aquarium outside of Okinawa and one of the world's largest." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The extremely modern area around the port boasts many attractions, one of which is the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan." Full review
Lonely Planet "Kaiyūkan is among Japan's best aquariums." Full review
Frommer's "One of the world's largest...tours begin through a tunnel filled with reef fish, followed by an escalator ride to the eighth floor; from there, you'll pass through 15 different habitats " Full review
