What to do in Osaka: Universal Studios Japan, Kaiyukan, Osaka Castle, Abeno Harukas Observatory, Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Tsudengaku Observatory, Shinsekai Hondori Shopping Street, Tennoji Zoo, Dotonbori Glygo Sign, Kuromon Market Read about where to go, traveler tips, prices, and tourist information.
Universal Studios Japan: Best Things to Do in Osaka
About the trip
The first theme park to be built in Asia. It opened in the spring of 2001 and has since become Japan’s flagship theme park.
Famous Hollywood director Steven Spielberg was involved to make the park a more realistic movie location. The park consists of several themed areas where you can experience movies with your body, including Hollywood, New York, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, and San Francisco, and is filled with thrilling rides and colorful shows.
Where to go
Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031 Japan
Trip Price
Ticket price: 54,500 yen *Varies by duration
Kaiyukan: Things to do in Osaka
About the trip
This aquarium opened in 1990 in the Osaka harbor area of Tenpozan. More than 620 species and 30,000 animals from the Pacific Rim are on display in 15 aquariums, organized by theme and designed for hands-on experiences. The 8th through 4th floors are organized in a conceptual aquarium that descends from the surface to the ocean floor, allowing visitors to encounter sea creatures in a variety of environments, much like a sightseeing tour of the Pacific Ocean.
Where to go
Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022 Japan
Osaka Castle: Things to do in Osaka
About the trip
In 1583, Hideyoshi Toyotomi decided to build a castle on the ruins of Uemachi with easy access to water transportation to lay the foundation for his struggle for the world.
This would be Toyotomi’s Osaka Castle. In 1585, he completed a lavish five-story, eight-bay watchtower with blackboards, gold leaf, and gilding. With this, Hideyoshi made a grand display of his authority. However, in 1615, during the Battle of Osaka Summer, fought by the shogunate to defeat Toyotomi, Toyotomi’s Osaka Castle was burned along with the watchtower.
Where to go
Japan 〒540-0002 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Osakajo, １番１号
Trip Price
600 JPY
Abeno Harukas Observatory: Best Things to Do in Osaka
About the trip
At 300 meters tall and 60 stories, Abeno Haruka will be the tallest building in Japan until 2027, when the record will be broken by the Tokiwabashi Redevelopment Project Building (Torch Tower), which is 390 meters tall and 63 stories.
Tour Location
Chome-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward, Osaka, 545-0052 Japan
Trip Price
1,500 JPY
Tempozan Ferris Wheel: More Things to Do in Osaka
About the trip.
The Pozan Ferris Wheel is a 112-meter tall Ferris wheel located in the port town of Tempozan in Osaka, Japan, next to the Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium, one of the world’s largest aquariums. The wheels are 112.5 meters high and 100 meters in diameter.
Where to go
Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022 Japan
Trip price
800 JPY
Tsudengaku Observatory: What to See in Osaka
About the trip
One of Osaka’s most recognizable symbols, meaning a tall building that connects with the sky.
Travel Location
1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi Naniwaku, Osaka 556-0002 Osaka Prefecture
Trip Price
900 JPY
Shinsekai Hondori Shopping Street: Best Things to Do in Osaka
About the trip
Shinsekai is an entertainment district in Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The observation deck in the center, called Tsutenkaku, was the first observation deck in Japan to be equipped with an elevator, and was built in its current form in 1956 after the original structure was dismantled in a January 1943 fire at a nearby movie theater.
Travel Location
2 Chome Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002 Japan
Tennoji Zoo: Things to do in Osaka
About the trip
Tennoji Zoo is a zoo in Tennoji City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is located in Tennoji Park.
Travel Location
1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0063 Japan
Trip price
500 JPY
Dotonbori Glygo Sign: Things to do in Osaka
About the trip
Dotonbori is the name of a neighborhood in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and is also the name of the Dotonbori River, which runs north of the neighborhood.
Dotonbori used to be an area with a high concentration of theaters, but has since been transformed into an area with a high concentration of nightlife and entertainment venues.
Travel locations
1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071 Japan
Kuromon Market: What to See and Do in Osaka
About the trip
Kuromon Market is a market and shopping area in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan. It’s a traditional market, but it’s unique in that many Korean-style foods are sold in display cases.
In South Korea, it has similar customs to the International Market in Busan Metropolitan City.
Travel Location
2 Chome Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073 Japan
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