The Osaka Nankou Bird Sanctuary covers an area of 19.3 hectares and forms part of an artificial tidal flat. It is located on the Sakishima Landfill in Osaka Bay.
The Osaka Nankou Bird Sanctuary was established by the efforts of bird lovers who influenced the City Government to convert the Sakishima Landfill into a bird sanctuary. Osaka Bay had wetlands that were the favorite destination of many species of migratory birds. The wetlands were destroyed by the coastal development that took place after World War II. Bird lovers noticed that migratory birds soon returned to the wetland like environment created by the Shakisima landfill and in 1983 the area officially became a bird sanctuary.
The Osaka Nankou Bird Sanctuary becomes the temporary home of over 236 migratory birds. It also hosts 51 species of shorebirds. Notable migratory birds are the Plover, the Spoon Billed Sandpiper and the Spotted Greenshank. Visitors can walk through the Green path and hear the chirping of the different birds in the sanctuary or climb the hills inside the sanctuary to get a spectacular view across the bay. There is also an observation area where one can see the different types of shore birds that live here. Visitors need to check the ebb tide timings before coming to the sanctuary to get a better view of the tidal flat.

The Osaka Maritime Museum is dedicated to the history and development of Osaka Port especially during the Edo period. With a magnificent glass dome and built on reclaimed land, it is a distinctive building in the bay area.
The Osaka Maritime Museum was designed by the renowned French architect, Paul Andreu who has designed many well known airports around the world. The engineering design was by the English firm Arup and the Japanese firm Tohata. Construction began in 1998 and it was opened by the Mayor of Osaka in the year 2000. The seismic, wave and wind resistant dome won the Structural Special Award by the Institution of Structural Engineers, UK.
The Osaka Maritime Museum consists of four floors. At the center is a carefully restored Edo Period Higaki Kaisen or merchant ship called the Naniwa Maru. The Captain Uncle’s Gallery in the entrance hall displays the collection of maritime memorabilia belonging to Ryohei Yanagihara, a well known illustrator and story teller. Exhibits include objects showing the development of maritime trade in Osaka and around the world. There are Ukiyo-e prints, figureheads and a special display of tools used by shipwrights. Two hi-tech video theaters and the first sophisticated Yacht Simulator in the world where visitors can try their hand at virtually sailing a boat are located in the basement.

The Asia and Pacific Trade Center popularly known by the acronym ATC is a business and pleasure venue located in the Sakishima Nanko Island of Osaka. It is the main facility in the Foreign Access Zone of the city and efficient import activities and procedures are performed in the Comprehensive Bonded Area within the ATC.
The Asia and Pacific Trade Center has an unusual modernist design. It is divided into two sections. One section is called Os and the other is the ITM or the International Trade Mart. Os has many local and international shopping outlets and restaurants. The ITM houses the shopping plaza popularly known as MARE and several event and exhibition spaces.
The shops at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center sell trendy clothes, novelties and hobby products at affordable prices. There are specialty Japanese restaurants, restaurants serving international cuisine, bars, buffets and a special restaurant for diabetics. All the restaurants offer spectacular ocean views. The ATC has recreational activities for all ages including an indoor aquarium, the Takarajima gaming center and a court for playing Futsal. Other facilities include a space dedicated to exhibitions displaying products designed for the elderly and another dedicated to displaying eco friendly products and the Sunset hall for the performance of music concerts. Outdoor live shows take place at the Os Park in front of the building.

The WTC Cosmo tower also called the Osaka World Trade Building is the tallest structure in West Japan and the second tallest in Japan. It houses recreational space, conference and exhibition space and many major trade offices of international companies.
The WTC Cosmo Tower is located near the bay area of Osaka. It is 256 meters high. The observation deck is on the 55th floor and commands spectacular views of the city and the bay. The entrance hall is the main venue for events and has a vaulted ceiling that is 21 meters high which is almost the height of 3 floors.
The WTC Cosmo Tower has restaurants, recreational facilities and multipurpose and conference halls that are rented by the hour. There is a museum, high end shops and sky restaurants in the upper floor serving gourmet food. The observation deck is on the 55th floor at a height of 252 meters. Visitors are taken there by high speed glass walled elevators in 80 seconds. From the observation deck, visitors can see landmark places in Osaka, planes landing and taking off from the Kansai International Airport, the Awaji Islands and the Rokko Mountains by day and the shimmering lights from the ships in Osaka bay and from the city at night.

Intex Osaka or Intekkusu in Osaka stands for International Exhibition Center. It was built to provide exhibition space to promote trade and boost the economy of the city.
Intex Osaka is the 3rd largest exhibition centre in Japan next to the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center and the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City near Tokyo. It opened its doors for hosting events and exhibitions in the year 1985. It has hosted over 2,500 events and exhibition and welcomes millions of visitors both for trade and as tourists every year. The purpose of the center is to encourage local companies to globalize their activities and to encourage exhibitions by international companies so that local companies can learn of new developments and innovations in technology.
Intex has over 70,000 square meters of exhibition space and facilities to host a range of events and exhibitions. Each of the six halls has restrooms and other conveniences and is wheelchair accessible. The rooftop hall is used for parking. Support services like parties, PR, interpretation and catering are provided. There are 4 restaurants serving both Japanese and international cuisine within the complex and 10 shops selling food and disposable cameras. The sky plaza hall offers spectacular views and has chairs and tables for leisurely meals.

The Fureai Minatokan Wine Museum in Osaka is one of the two major wine museums in the city. Its purpose is to show the development of the Japanese wine industry and encourage industrial tourism but visitors with an interest in wines are also welcome.
The Fureai Minatokan Wine Museum in Osaka is located in the Nanko-kita Suminoe area of the city. It was built in the year 1995. The museum covers an area of over 6500 square meters. The large arch in the building was designed to represent wings. Exhibits are of interest to both connoisseurs and visitors who have a general interest in wine and wine making.
The Fureai Minatokan Wine Museum has displays showing the history of wine making, the development of wines, how wine labels are made and the process of wine manufacture. Visitors can taste different wines from around the world. There is also a restaurant that can seat 100 persons serving French cuisine. Children, seniors and disabled visitors are charged a reduced admission fee. It is a disability friendly facility and elevators and wheelchairs are provided. The parking lot of the museum can accommodate 170 cars. It stays open on all days of the week from 10 am to 6 pm and brochures are available in English, Korean and Chinese.