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.
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 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.
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
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)
Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Taisho-ku Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Taisho-ku
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Minato
You might enjoy the shopping while in Minato. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to see more of the city.
Naniwa
Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.
Namba
Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs, and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishishinsaibashi
Nishishinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Dotonbori and Amerikamura, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Hot Springs
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Spa World
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Port of Kobe
- Osaka University
- Abeno Harukas
- Kobe Harborland
- Mount Rokko
- Meriken Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Namba Parks
- Tennoji Zoo
- Amerikamura