Sightseeing
観光 • Sumiyoshi-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 558-0045
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi観光 • Sumiyoshi-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 558-0045
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward 観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
観光 • 1−1−43 null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
178 locals recommend
Harukas 300
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji 観光 • 1−1−43 null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
観光 • Konohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0051
The Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
104 locals recommend
上方温泉一休癒の間
5-chōme-9-31 Torishima 観光 • Konohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0051
The Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 552-0022
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
135 locals recommend
Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 Kaigandōri 観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 552-0022
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
観光 • Osaka Prefecture
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward観光 • Osaka Prefecture
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
観光 • Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, 640-8146
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
21 locals recommend
Osaka Geihinkan
Osakajo-2 Chuo Ward観光 • Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, 640-8146
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0073
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0073
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0086
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
543 locals recommend
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0086
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
Entertainment & Activities
子連れOK • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō子連れOK • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン/Universal Studios Japan® • 観光 • 1−33 2丁目, OsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
4439 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimaユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン/Universal Studios Japan® • 観光 • 1−33 2丁目, OsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
観光 • 1−10 1 Chome, OsakaMinato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri観光 • 1−10 1 Chome, OsakaMinato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
子連れOK • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0081
Round 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
147 locals recommend
Round One Kitashinsaibashi
3-chōme-6-18 Minamisenba 子連れOK • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0081
Round 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
Parks & Nature
子連れOK • Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 543-0063
One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
275 locals recommend
Tennōji Park
5-55 Chausuyamachō 子連れOK • Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 543-0063
One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
Food Scene
観光 • Abeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-0052
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
228 locals recommend
Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba観光 • Abeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-0052
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
レストラン • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0076
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
60 locals recommend
551 Horai JR Osaka Station shop
3-chōme-1-1 Umedaレストラン • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0076
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
Shopping
観光 • 阿倍野区, 大阪府
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
316 locals recommend
Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji観光 • 阿倍野区, 大阪府
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0085
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0085
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
観光 • 556-0011
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
2405 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka観光 • 556-0011
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
Arts & Culture
アートとエンターテイメント • 大阪市, 大阪府, 530-0005
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshimaアートとエンターテイメント • 大阪市, 大阪府, 530-0005
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.