Things to Do in Osaka

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#1Private Full-Day Osaka Walking Tour

Discover the rich history of Osaka on a private tour of the 1,500-year old city. Learn why the city is known as the "nation's kitchen" as you visit...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
4.6 of 5 (19 reviews)
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¥20,000
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Private Full-Day Osaka Walking Tour

#2Unlimited Prepaid Nano SIM Card for Japan

Enjoy your vacation in Japan while staying connected to the internet. Japan has relatively poor Wi-Fi infrastructure, especially outside of the big cities, s...

Duration 7d+ Free Cancellation
2.2 of 5 (6 reviews)
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¥3,918
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#3Half-Day Biking Tour of Osaka

Cruise around the narrow streets of Osaka to uncover its hip neighborhoods, historic architecture, and sprawling parks. On this 2-wheeled adventure, admire t...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
4.6 of 5 (9 reviews)
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¥6,000
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Half-Day Biking Tour of Osaka

#4Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

Meet your guide in Osaka or Kyoto and head towards the first spot of the tour: the Golden Pavilion "Kinkakuji". Also named Rakuonji, it is the symb...

Duration 8h 50m+ Free Cancellation
4.4 of 5 (15 reviews)
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¥8,580
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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

#5Airport Meet & Greet Service & Wi-Fi Router Rental

Make your arrival in Japan as stress-free as possible with this meet-and-greet service and Wi-Fi rental. An attentive personal assistant gives you your route...

Duration 4d+ Free Cancellation
4.5 of 5 (7 reviews)
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¥12,980
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#6Private arrival Transfer from Kansai airport to Osaka city

When you arrival beautiful city of Osaka. Your driver will be waiting for you with a welcome board in the Kansai International airport (KIX) Airport's arriva...

Duration 1h 20m Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
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¥17,747
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Private arrival Transfer from Kansai airport to Osaka city

#7PRIVATE Deep Dive Osaka Walking Tour

This is your tour if you demand both the big sights, as well as a walk on the local side. Your guide will be a native (or honestly native equivalent) English...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
4.8 of 5 (5 reviews)
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¥12,000
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PRIVATE Deep Dive Osaka Walking Tour

#8Full-Day Biking Tour of Osaka with Lunch

Cycle through the city of Osaka, seeing ancient castles and Buddhist temples while getting to know the character of the city's neighborhoods. A guide leads y...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥10,000
per traveler
Full-Day Biking Tour of Osaka with Lunch

#9Osakan Cooking Class

Your class introduces you to world of Japanese cuisine as you prepare the Osakan specialties of takoyaki and okonomiyaki, as well as delicious miso soup to p...

Duration 2h 30m Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (5 reviews)
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¥9,000
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Osakan Cooking Class

#10Tokyo Subway 24/48/72-Hour Ticket

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Duration 13h 30m Free Cancellation
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¥985
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Guide to Exploring around Osaka

Umeda Sky Building

Visit the jewel of Shin Umeda City to see one of the world’s most special engineering feats and observe the illuminated city from its observation deck.
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Tsutenkaku Tower

Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
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Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel

This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
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Spa World

Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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Kuromon Ichiba

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. 
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu

For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

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Shitennoji Temple

Find a moments peace in Japan’s first Buddhist temple and explore its turtle-filled gardens and towering pagodas.
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Nakanoshima Park

Visit Osaka’s first public park, a place to relax, share a coffee with friends, and enjoy the city skyline.
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Tennoji Park

Welcome to the green refuge of downtown Osaka - a place to reflect by quiet ponds, see some stunning art or engage with historical landmarks.
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Tennoji Zoo

Explore dynamic animal habitats and natural environments in this enormous wildlife exhibit in downtown Osaka.
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Universal Studios Japan®

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

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Hozenji-Yokocho Alley

Escape modern Osaka and venture into this narrow cobbled alley lined with traditional wood-fronted restaurants and a temple famed for its deity covered in moss.

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Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building

See Osaka’s sprawling cityscape and bayside area framed by rolling mountains from the sky-high observation deck of this towering building.

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Expo Commemoration Park

Stroll through peaceful gardens and visit fascinating museums at this expansive park, the site of the 1970 World’s Fair. 

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Abeno Harukas

Shop for high-fashion and up-and-coming brands, admire art in a modern setting and photograph striking views from Japan's tallest skyscraper. 
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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. 
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. 
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Floating Garden Observatory

Discover 360-degree views of the city skyline, the Yodo riverfront and Osaka Bay from the open-air observation platform that crowns the Umeda Sky Building.

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Namba Parks

Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.

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National Museum of Ethnology

Discover a collection of artifacts and exhibits that trace the trajectory of human life in Japan and the wider world in this museum in Osaka’s landmark Expo ’70 Park.

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Where to stay in Osaka

Namba

With thrilling amusement arcades, underground bars, neon billboards and second-hand shopping, this dynamic district never ceases to surprise. 

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Shinsaibashi

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

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Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Station City. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

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Minami

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Namba Parks and Kuromon Ichiba Market. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai) or Namba Station.

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Shin-Osaka

Shin-Osaka is a destination travelers like for its coffeehouses, and you might hop aboard the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to explore sights like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street.

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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

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