Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Nipponbashi
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favorite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
Things to do
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Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha
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Other neighborhoods around Esaka
Yodogawa
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. If sightseeing is on the list, Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.
Kita
Explore Nakanoshima Park, Yodogawa riverside park, and numerous other green spaces, while visiting attractions like Osaka Temmangu Shrine and Osaka Science Museum. Enjoy shopping at Hanshin Department Store and easily navigate with multiple transport options.
Umeda
Major commercial and entertainment hub, Umeda offers shopping, dining, sports centers, and movie theaters. Don't miss the HEP Five Ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the underground city with retailers and eateries.
Shinchi
Visitors often come to Shinchi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Nishi-Umieda Station.
Fukushima
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Fukushima. Osaka Central Wholesale Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to see more of the city.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider a stop by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Intex Osaka
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Harborland
- Mount Rokko
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Meriken Park
- Kobe Tower
- Osaka Castle Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Osaka University
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater