Oct 24, 2013 - 1 min read

Yodogawa River

A great place to view the metropolis of Osaka

By John Carter

Community writer

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A final glimpse of the sun as it went down

Sunset in this area is beautiful

Watch as the city comes alive just after dark

You can even view planes coming in to land at Osaka Itami Airport. This was just a small plane. The Boeings are gigantic

In August fireworks rather than the lights of buildings illuminate the river bank

Just to show how close the river is when staying at Tomato hostel

When staying at Tomato Hostel, Osaka it’d be foolish not to enjoy the Yodogawa River. Its banks are just a few metres from the hostel and there’s surprisingly a lot to do. Whether you enjoy long walks of perhaps relaxing in the sun the area can be enjoyed in many ways. With incredible views over the Umeda area I chose to take a stroll at sunset. Walking west along the banks you can watch the Umeda sky building light up. Viewing the city from a high vantage point isn’t the only way to enjoy the neon glow. Though a beautiful area all year round a visit in August will be most rewarding. During the first Saturday of the month is the Yodogawa Hanabi Takai (firework display). Kansai’s largest display, I’m sure it’s a magnificent sight to behold.