What to See in Osaka

Osaka Castle

Dotonbori

Lively entertainment, dining, and shopping district known for vibrant neon lights and iconic signboards. Features numerous restaurants serving traditional Japanese cuisine along a canal.

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios in Japan is one of only four theme parks the studios own across the whole world.

Floating Garden Observatory

More than 170 meters tall and 40 storeys high, this architectural wonder is one of the most imposing sights in Osaka.

Kuromon Ichiba Market

If you're looking for the freshest ingredients, this is the place to go. Whether it's meat, vegetables, fish, eggs, they have it all.

Osaka Castle Park

This green spot situated in the heart of Osaka surrounds the Osaka Castle and serves as a place of relaxation and rest for the citizens, as…

Shinsaibashi OPA

This famous mall and the surrounding shopping district have a long tradition.

Nipponbashi Denden Town

This district is the place to go for people who love electronic gadgets or collectables.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

One of the most popular aquariums in the world. It is home to more than 15 tanks, each representing a different region with various kinds of…

Shitennoji

One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was completely rebuilt in 1963, but it still retains its former charm.

Shinsekai

A very atmospheric part of Osaka, this district was built in style of Western cities, mainly Paris and New York.

Tenjimbashi-Suji Shopping Street

2.5-kilometers-long, this roofed shopping street is crammed with dozens of small stores selling virtually anything imaginable.

Pokémon Center

If you are a Pokémon fan, this is the place not to miss. Bring your kids, collect stickers and buy some toys and merchandise such as shirts…

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Opened in 1997, this giant Ferris wheel is more than 110 meters high and has a diameter of 100 meters.

Osaka Korean Town

The largest Korean Town in Japan, this fascinating district is truly a city within a city.

Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho

Situated in the Tempozan shopping mall, this facility is, in fact, an unusual theme park focused on local food.

Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine

Supposedly dating back to the 12th century, this charming shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari.

TAKOPA

This unique museum is dedicated to one of the most popular food in Japan - takoyaki - a traditional dish consisting of dumplings filled…

Osaka International Peace Center

Known simply as Peace Osaka, this museum is focused on Osaka's destruction during the WWII.

Aqua Liner

This aqua bus offers unusual way of sightseeing Osaka, you can take an hour long ride and explore Osaka from the river.

Aleph Osaka Training Center

Aleph, formerly Aum Shinrikyo, is a Japanese doomsday cult founded by Shoko Asahara in 1987.