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 symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
6 locals recommend
SMART EXCHANGE OSAKA TSUTENKAKU
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 • 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, 542-0085
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 • Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 542-0071
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward観光 • Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 542-0071
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
アメリカ村/America-mura (American Village) • 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
アメリカ村/America-mura (American Village) • 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.
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.
Shopping
観光 • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 543-0055
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
319 locals recommend
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 Hideninchō 観光 • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 543-0055
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
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.
Minoo Q's Mall
1-chōme-15-30 Nishijuku 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 • 1−1−43 null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
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.
Arts & Culture
アートとエンターテイメント • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 540-0008
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 Ōtemaeアートとエンターテイメント • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 540-0008
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
Essentials
アートとエンターテイメント • Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0011
A sporting center for various sports, including volleyball, basketball, judo and gymnastics. Classes for yoga and aerobics are also available.
89 locals recommend
EDION Arena Osaka
3-chōme-4-36 Nanbanaka アートとエンターテイメント • Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0011
A sporting center for various sports, including volleyball, basketball, judo and gymnastics. Classes for yoga and aerobics are also available.