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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Osaka - 2023

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Updated Jun 2023
  • No.1
    4.8/5
    13,799 Reviews
    From82.95
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    하횻
    "This is the newly opened Mario of Universal Studios Japan. It stimulates childlike hearts when you climb. When I entered, it felt like I was looking at cg with my bare eyes."
    Osaka
    7.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka and is the world's third Universal Studios theme park after Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Florida. Visitors can go on exciting rides, watch performances and shows, and new attraction launches each year, attracting a large number of visitors.
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  • No.2
    4.7/5
    2,423 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6674 reviews
    liyah patt
    "amazing aquarium and I highly recommend visiting good value for price and super cute souvenirs"
    Osaka
    8km from downtown
    Highlights: The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is located in the ​Mount Tenpo area of Osaka Bay. It is very suitable for families and children. Walk down the spiral staircase around the central water tank, and see the huge whale shark swimming in the water tank. There are displays of a large number of marine life and attractions suitable for the entire family.
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  • No.3
    4.6/5
    3,223 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 21 reviews
    天之彼方21
    "In addition to visiting the scenery, shopping is not absent. There is Shinjuku in Kanto, and Shinsaibashi in Kansai. Shinsaibashi is developed with the center of Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street with arcade facilities. It is north to Changjue Tongnan to Dotonbori. There are many specialty shops. Of course, there are also large shopping malls, such as New World Department Store, there are many delicious foods, there are many specialty gourmet shops. I found that the most popular place for domestic tourists to visit is the huge Uniqlo, in addition to various drugstores. Shinsaibashi must come at night, there is a unique Japanese psychedelic similar to cyberpunk at night."
    Osaka
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Shinsaibashi is a well-known commercial shopping district in Osaka. It is centered on Shinsaibashi Commercial Street. It has a variety of boutiques, specialty stores, and department stores, as well as a variety of shops where you can buy Japanese groceries. Of course, you can also shop big brands. It is a must-visit shopping paradise. You can also find food from all over the world as well as local speciality such as Okonomiyaki, fried skewers, takoyaki, and ramen.
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  • No.4
    4.7/5
    1,974 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 12501 reviews
    Dr Nas
    "Dotombori of Osaka.really miss this busiest street . Back to realistic world , Osaka city and it is a time to enjoying foods , shopping and others."
    Osaka
    2.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Located at the southern end of Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori is a well-known and bustling business district, famous for its neighboring theaters, commercial and entertainment venues, and as the birthplace of Osaka cuisine. Japanese people often say "eat in Osaka", which shows that there are many restaurants here. There are huge billboards on both sides of the river with exaggerated and attractive shapes. Among them, the big crab signboard of Glico's signboard and Kani Dōraku's crab are the places where tourists take photos of the most. At night when the neon lights are flashing, you can also take a sightseeing boat and enjoy the night view of the city.
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  • No.5
    4.7/5
    2,801 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6950 reviews
    Dooban Yang
    "Remember to buy and use Osaka travel coupons first during the peak season, you can avoid queuing to buy tickets, remember to ask the staff, there are travel coupons directly from the left to queue, do not need to queue to buy tickets (the photo below is a long waiting for the person to enter the scene). Save at least an hour, and you can also use the travel coupon to arrange the moat first before visiting Osaka Castle. It can also save a lot of time."
    Osaka
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Osaka Castle Park is a large park in the Osaka downtown area which features the famous Osaka Castle within. In addition, there is also a forest park and public facilities such as the multipurpose sports ground, baseball field, open-air music theater, and football field. The park is rich in vegetation, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms attracting a large number of tourists every year.
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  • No.6
    4.6/5
    1,787 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 7951 reviews
    KenjiC
    "Osaka City, located in Osaka Castle Park in the central district of Osaka City, Japan, is one of Osaka's attractions and is ranked alongside Nagoya City and Himeji City as three cities in Japanese history"
    Osaka
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in the center of Osaka, Osaka Castle is a major landmark of Osaka. It is also listed as one of the three famous castles in Japan's history together with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle. The Osaka Castle is divided into inner, middle, and outer castles (i.e., Honmaru, Ninomaru, Sannomaru). The magnificent city gate, the steep walls and the wide moats inside and outside are very spectacular. The pavilion also overlooks the streetscape around Osaka Castle. In the parks of the castle, plum blossoms and cherry blossoms bloom in their respective seasons, and they are famous places to enjoy plum and cherry blossoms in Osaka.
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  • No.7
    4.7/5
    491 Reviews
    _TX***vn
    "It is recommended to go before the sun goes down and enjoy it until it gets dark! The atmosphere is so good both day and night, and enjoying the dark color unique to Harry Potter seems to be the most important point! You can buy a glass of butter beer with the smallest cup!"
    Osaka
    7km from downtown
    Highlights: Located at Universal Studios Japan, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a theme park based on the stories and characters of the well selling Harry Potter series. Visitors must walk past gigantic rocks and follow a path lined with trees three storeys high before the great doors to this magical world spring into sight. Besides housing many attractions and games related to the Harry Potter movies, the park also features many sites found in the books, including restaurants and shops. All of these help make visitors feel as if they have truly walked into a world of magic.
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  • No.8
    4.6/5
    686 Reviews
    From14.47
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1159 reviews
    mosy2018
    "Next to this building is the old Osaka Station. The building is luxurious and the interior decoration is also very eye-catching. It is also very interesting to see the architectural humanity around the building, and the various illustrations in the tunnel are very interesting. Overall satisfaction."
    Osaka
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Umeda Sky Building is located in the Umeda district of north Osaka. A rather uniquely designed building, it consists of two towers that are connected at with a rooftop observatory deck, from which visitors can view the dazzling streets below. The building has become a landmark in Osaka, with visitors coming to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
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  • No.9
    4.6/5
    1,380 Reviews
    天之彼方21
    "About seven or eight years ago, a hand tour from Japan swept across China, called Traveling Frog. Traveling frogs to the people of the country popularized many famous attractions in Japan, but also completed a misunderstanding for many people, so that many people thought that the castle that appeared in it was Osaka Castle, in fact, the game is not reflected in the same as one of Japan's three famous cities, Nagoya City. But you must go to Osaka Castle to go around Osaka Castle (my head is always the girl who has the daughter of Daegu City, two eyes are beautiful). Osaka Castle was the residence of Toyoson Sugichi in the Taoshan era, and it has now become the Osaka Castle Park open to the public. The core of Osaka Castle is the Tianshou Pavilion, which was originally built by Toyoson Sugiyoshi in the 16th century. Now Osaka Castle Park is free, but Tianshou Pavilion will charge additional tickets."
    Osaka
    2.3km from downtown
    Highlights: The Main Tower of Osaka Castle is a key landmark building of Osaka that was built in 1583 and is also known as "Hideyoshi Castle". The castle interior has now been transformed into a museum that provides information on Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the castle's history, while the floor offers great views over Osaka. The castle is built on an elevated platform and features white walls with green tiles, while the end of each flying eave is adorned with a magnificent tiger or shachi formed out of gold foil . Every spring and autumn, the ancient charm of the castle is ever more prominent against the cherry blossoms or red maple leaves.
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  • No.10
    4.4/5
    253 Reviews
    小思文
    "The Lego Discovery Center is also a large Lego theme exhibition hall. This place has a large number of Lego displays, all of which are hand-spliced. The exploration center is also very rich in Lego theme pictures inside and outside. Many children play here."
    Osaka
    7.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Legoland Discovery Center Osaka, located in Mount Tenpo, is an indoor amusement park ideal for children. The park makes use of Lego bricks to recreate well-known attractions and street scenes around Osaka, such as Tsutenkaku, Dotonbori, and Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Tired visitors can also watch a 4D movie or grab some food from the park's restaurant.
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  • No.11
    4.5/5
    352 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3255 reviews
    とぴぴ
    "There are many foreigners who visit sightseeing and the clerk at the store. However, recently, the number of shops that even Japanese people can enjoy is increasing. Please visit on a trip."
    Osaka
    3.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Kuromon Market, also known as Osaka's kitchen, is a lively market where local people go to buy fruit and vegetables. Because of the cheap prices of food and goods here, the market has attracted a number of visitors. The specialty pufferfish restaurant, with its seemingly simple storefront full of freshly caught seafood and sashimi, or the luxurious Kobe beef, are also some of the great attractions of this market.
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  • No.12
    4.5/5
    253 Reviews
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1530 reviews
    York San
    "A slide which drops one down from 22 meters above ground without stopping.Riders swirl once around the new landmark Tsutenkaku cylindrical elevator tower as they speed down the 22 meter drop in a 60 meter tube."
    Osaka
    4.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Shinsekai is Osaka's famous old neighborhood that encompasses Tsutenkaku Tower and many historical shops. Many iconic scenes are found here, and it is especially known for the image of puffer fish lanterns set off against the tower. The area has also appeared in many films and television programs. The grassroots sentiment of this district has not changed much over the years, and this is a good place to discover the past prosperity of Osaka, with the communal atmosphere of the city fully reflected here.
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  • No.13
    4.5/5
    530 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1839 reviews
    sakunoai i
    "Tsutenkaku 〜 The city of Tennoji's swamping is flashy anyway! However, for some reason, the city has a sense of unity. It was a place where grandpa 〜 even small children could enjoy it with nostalgic shooting!"
    Osaka
    4.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in the Shinsekai district of Osaka and patterned after the Eiffel Tower, Tsutenkaku has become an iconic landmark building in Osaka. At night, the tower is lit with colorful lights and is an attractive sight in this southern city of Japan. Visitors to the observation deck can enjoy beautiful views of the streets below while taking in the bustling city from a different perspective.
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  • No.14
    4.7/5
    476 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1685 reviews
    泰迪小熊
    "Came on June 6, 2013. The Tianbaoshan Ferris wheel was once the largest and most advanced Ferris wheel in the world. Since you are coming to Osaka, you will come and see it. Take the subway central line to "Osaka Port" and walk a few steps. Take a circle Ferris wheel for about 20 minutes. The Ferris wheel is on the edge of the harbor, and it is in broad daylight when it comes, so there is nothing to look at. When you arrive at the highest point of the Ferris wheel, the scenery you see is more general, and the view may be better at night."
    Osaka
    7.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Located next to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, the Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel features a spectacular "skyrocket fireworks" lighting effect at night, in which the Ferris wheel is colorfully lit with beautiful patterns. These lights also act as a real-time weather forecast for the next day's weather. At the visitors can look over the busy Osaka Port and gaze far into the distance to Kansai International Airport in the south and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in the west.
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  • No.15
    4.6/5
    378 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1215 reviews
    _TX***6o
    "Tap Five Department Store? It's located on the roof of the building. I didn't expect much before riding, but I was satisfied as soon as I got on! The red Ferris wheel adds a Christmas atmosphere, and the night view taken from the top is truly spectacular. It was Christmas season, so there was a pretty Christmas tree in front of it, so it was very nice to take pictures. There are many places to shop around, such as GU, Unicro, Don Quixote! The location is also very good because it is right next to Umeda Station where many subway lines are transferred! Those who want to take a life shot are very recommended ㅎㅎ !!! Don't forget to turn on the fres and take pictures for life shots~~~ 🥰😽"
    Osaka
    1.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Mounted on the roof of the HEP FIVE shopping mall, the red HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel has become a landmark of the northern Umeda district of Osaka. The Ferris wheel is equipped with air conditioning, and visitors can plug in their phones or music players to listen to their own music while enjoying commanding views of Mount Ikoma, Osaka Bay, and the entire city.
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  • No.16
    4.6/5
    95 Reviews
    machico
    "Anyway, it's colorful, pop and cute. If you listen carefully, you can hear various voices, press the bell, and it is a playful area."
    Osaka
    7.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Minions Park of Universal Studios Osaka, Japan is divided into 4 areas: restaurants, shops, amusement areas and performance areas. More amusement facilities have been added to allow tourists to interact with the Minions more fully.
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  • No.17
    4.7/5
    143 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 373 reviews
    163***32
    "I didn't want to go, but I found it unexpectedly fun. Although it was not big, there were not many people. The sons had a great time. They had almost played for a long time. If they didn't play, they could wait for the Japanese to play well. 😂"
    Osaka
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Kids Plaza Osaka provides children with an excellent learning environment as they play. They can adopt the role of various professions including police officer, TV presenter, and business leader, and by doing so, grow their knowledge of the world and have fun at the same time! Staff are there to make the games more interactive and will play along. Even non-Japanese speakers can join in and have a fantastic time.
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  • No.18
    4.5/5
    422 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1090 reviews
    Sammy0618
    "According to the Japanese Book Chronicle, before the war, the St. Dev Prince who practiced Buddhism and the anti-Buddhist Ministry of Things, the St. Dev Prince who was in a bad situation made a wish to the four-day king of the Fa god, and after defeating the Ministry of Things, a monastery will be established for the four-day king. In 593 AD, the victorious Prince Satoshi established the Shitennoji in Osaka, a representative temple building in the era of Japanese birds. The middle gate, tower, golden hall and lecture hall of the four-tennoji temple are arranged in a straight line from north to south, this galan layout is modeled on the architectural style of China at the time, and the Nara World Heritage Falong Temple is listed as a representative of the Bird-era monastery buildings built from the end of the 6th century to the first half of the 7th century. At the beginning, the monastery was also committed to good and good, and it was divided into Xerox Hospitals for the elderly and young children, giving medicine to poor patients, and pioneering the cause of social welfare in Japan."
    Osaka
    4.6km from downtown
    Highlights: Osaka's Shitennoji Temple is said to have been constructed under the auspices of Prince Shotoku. With red pillars and white walls, the buildings are unified in style and feature religious characteristics from the Chinese Northern and Southern Dynasties. This does not, however, diminish the elegant style of the Asuka period. The distinctive stone birds outside the temple are very rarely found in Japan. The turtle pond in the middle of the temple features a stone stage in its center, which was used as a sacred place for offering sacrifices and dancing in ancient times.
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  • No.19
    4.6/5
    319 Reviews
    Free
    Tia•御城•Graziano
    "Go from JR Osaka Station to Hankyu. The road is interesting because it is worth capturing for gamers in the underground dungeon."
    Osaka
    1.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in the north of Osaka, Umeda is one of the city’s major commercial and business districts. With Osaka Station at its center, the area gradually developed into shopping region with department stores and restaurants surrounded by skyscrapers. Attractions such as the Umeda Sky Building and various five star hotels are also in the vicinity.
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  • No.20
    4.6/5
    184 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1794 reviews
    霍斯特-维塞尔
    "Located in the Abeno Building near Nishi Tennoji, it is also very distinctive from the appearance. You will see it when you take the subway to and from Osaka Airport. You will visit Shitennoji in the afternoon. It is still very smooth to come here at night. The viewing platform needs to buy tickets. There is about four floors of space. There is a restaurant, it is very beautiful to see outside in the evening, and it is also crowded at night, especially suitable for summer festivals to see fireworks in the distance!"
    Osaka
    5.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Abeno Harukas is a 300-meter-high building in Tennoji, completed in 2014, and is now the tallest building in Japan. The building integrates various facilities such as department stores, hotels, restaurants, museums, observation decks, etc. It can be described as a comprehensive "three-dimensional city". The basement of the building is Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station, which is also connected to Tennoji Station on the subway and Tennoji Station on the JR Line. From B2 to the 14th floor is the super-large Kintetsu Main Store, with a complete range of products, whether it is luxury goods or daily cosmetics. The art gallery on the 16th floor adds a bit of artistic flavor to this modern building with a reinforced concrete and glass curtain wall. From time to time, some modern and contemporary art exhibitions are displayed here, and you can slowly appreciate these masterpieces in a quiet environment. The 19th, 20th, 38th-55th and 57th floors are the floors of the Marriott Hotel, and both restaurants and guest rooms can enjoy the splendid street view of South Osaka. The observation deck Harukas300 on the 58th-60th floor can be described as the highlight of the whole building. The 58th floor is a restaurant, which provides some light meals, beer, drinks, etc. You can also choose a seat by the floor-to-ceiling windows and sit down with the open scenery in front of you. Dine. On the 59th floor is the exit of a special souvenir shop and viewing platform, where you can buy souvenirs limited to Abeno Harukas. The all-round viewing corridor on the 60th floor is the essence of the viewing platform. Walking along the fully transparent corridor, you can enjoy the scenery of the south, south, and northwest of Osaka.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Osaka?
Some Best Things to Do in Osaka include:Universal Studios Japan|Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan|Shinsaibashisuji|Dotombori|Osaka Castle Stephen Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka include:Universal Studios Japan:4.8|Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:4.7|Shinsaibashisuji:4.6|Dotombori:4.7|Osaka Castle Stephen Park:4.7
At what locations in Osaka can Best Things to Do in Osaka be found?
The Best Things to Do in Osaka are mainly located in:Universal Studios Japan:Osaka|Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:Osaka|Shinsaibashisuji:Osaka|Dotombori:Osaka|Osaka Castle Stephen Park:Osaka