America-Mura in Osaka

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Facts & Figures

America-mura (means "American Village") is a shopping and entertainment district for the fashion crazy youth of Osaka. Like Dotonbori, this place is full of hip people for the hunt of the latest trend. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Osaka Ryokan.
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History

During the 1970's shops in this area started to sell fashion items from the West Coast of America. More and more warehouses followed this popular trend and Americamura (Ame-mura) was born.

Sightseeing spots

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Triangle Park (Sankaku Park) - small park in the center, on the weekends you can enjoy there live music and a flea market

Statue of Liberty - this small-scale reproduction of the Statue of Liberty marks the entry to the area

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

July

Tenjin Matsuri Festival (24th till 25th)
Osaka’s greatest traditional festival (over 1000 years old) and ranked as one of the top 3 festivals in Japan. Enjoy spectecular processions on land and in the water, great fireworks and a unique atmosphere created by the traditional costumes and music. My must-see recommendation for you.