Top 25 things to do in Osaka

Osaka is the third largest city in Japan located in Osaka prefecture in the Kansai area and is THE place in Japan to try delicious foods such Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and Kushiage. The city and the area around it have many places to enjoy shopping, visiting museums, historical places and other activities such as visiting the Osaka Aquarium or Universal Studios Japan. A must go to place in Osaka is the Osaka Castle with its spectacular views, a beautiful park and interesting history. If you need inspiration on what places to visit in Osaka then have a look at this list for some great inspiration!

Dotonbori

A photogenic town filled with eye-catching signs
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Address	Dotombori huo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6211-4542
Website	http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

This is one of the largest public aquariums in the world where you can enjoy the underwater world from around the Pacific Rim
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 08:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 2,300 JPY Child: 1,200 JPY
Address	1-1-10 Kaigandori Minato-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6576-5501
Website	http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/

Universal Studios Japan

Enter to the world of movies at this theme park
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 7,200 JPY Child: 4,980 JPY
Address	Universal Studios Japan, 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	0570 -200-606
Website	http://www.usj.co.jp/e/

Shinsaibashi

Osaka’s largest shopping area - a mix of the old and the new
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Address	Shinsaibashisuji Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6211-1114
Website	http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/lang/en/

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, filled with history
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 600 JPY Child: FREE
Address	Osaka Castle, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6941-3044
Website	http://www.osakacastle.net/english/

Minami (Namba)

Experience Osaka food and life in the commercial districts of Minami
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Address	Namba Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Website	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namba

Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine

The main shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines. It is beloved by the people of Osaka for the Taiko-bashi Bridge and the Hattatsu-san Festival
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM )
Price	FREE
Address	2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6672-0753
Website	http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/shritemp/sumiyoshitaisha.html

Abeno Harukas

Japan’s highest building with a superb view 300 m above ground!
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 08:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 1,500 JPY Child: 700 JPY
Address	あべのハルカス〒545-8545 大阪府大阪市阿倍野区阿倍野筋 See map
Telephone	06-6624-1111
Website	http://abenoharukas.d-kintetsu.co.jp/special/foreign/index.html

Kuromon Ichiba Market

A treasure trove of umaimon (tasty goodies)! A lively and famous Osaka market
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Business Hours	Depends on the establishment
Address	2-4-1, Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6631-0007
Website	http://www.kuromon.com/m_en.php

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

A 360-degree view from the unique rooftop garden connecting the 2 buildings
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:30 PM )
Price	Adults: 800 JPY Child: 300 JPY
Address	1-1-88 Oyodonaka , Kita-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6440-3899
Website	http://www.kuchu-teien.com/english/index.html

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

The recreated Edo Era streets of Osaka recreated inside the building are extremely popular!
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Business Hours	Open: 10am～5pm Close: ① Tuesdays (If a holiday falls on a Tuesday, then the following day is closed) ② New Year’s holidays 12/29～1/2 ＊Besides the above, there are also special openings and closings
Price	Adults: 600 YEN University/high school students 300 yen Junior high school students and younger are free The“KIMONO” experience costs 500 yen ＊Registration begins at 10:00 and is restricted to the first 300 visitors. Participants must be 110cm or higher in height
Address	6-Chome 4-20, Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi See map
Telephone	06-6242-1170
Website	http://brangista.j-server.com/BRAKONJYAK/ns/tl.cgi/http://konjyakukan.com/index.html?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XCHARSET=utf-8&XJSID=0

Shitenno-ji Temple

Japan’s oldest temple, built by Prince Shotoku
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Business Hours	Everyday
Price	Adults: 300 JPY
Address	Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6771-0066
Website	http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/shritemp/shitennoji.html

Nanba Grand Kagetsu

It’s the home of comical culture showing off Japan’s new comedy, manzai (stand up comedy), and rakugo (comical storytelling).
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM )
Address	11-6 Nanbasennichimae Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu See map
Telephone	06-6641-0888

Osaka Museum of History

A museum where you can learn about the history of Osaka
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Hozen-ji Yokocho

A historic cobblestone alley with a “delicious” air
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Business Hours	Depend on the individual establishment
Address	1-2-16 Nanba, Chuo-ku, Osaka See map
Website	http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/ofc/201103/

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

An arcade specializing in kitchenware that absolutely belongs in the town of “kuidaore” (eat and shop until you drop)
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Business Hours	Open/Close： Depends on the store
Price	FREE
Address	14-5 Sennichimae, Nanba, Chuo-ku, Osaka See map
Website	http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/shopping/speciality_stores/post_95.html

Shinsekai

Shinsekai is filled with the atmosphere of the good old days of Japan
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Business Hours	Tsutenkaku 9am-9pm
Price	Tsutenkaku Adults: 700 yen Children: 300 yen
Address	1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6641-9555
Website	http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/Guide-pdf/mishiran-guide-english.pdf

Osaka Station City

A redeveloped area, now with shops of the latest trends, directly connected to JR Osaka Station
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Business Hours	Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) Differs depending on the facility [close] Differs depending on the facility
Address	大阪ステーションシティ ,Umeda, Kita-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6458-0212
Website	http://osakastationcity.com/en/

Grand Front Osaka

A large mall with shops filled with trendy clothing, cuisine, amusement, and even residences.
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM )
Price	FREE
Address	Ofukacho, Kita-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6372-6300
Website	http://gfo-eng.com/

Kids Plaza Osaka

Delights and discoveries that are amazing! A hands-on museum for children
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Tsutenkaku

A retro tower soaring about 100m over the bustling masses!
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM )
Price	Adults: 700 YEN University students 500 yen Junior high/senior high school students 400 yen Elementary school students 300 yen Children under 5 300 yen Special observation platform at the top costs an extra 500 yen
Address	1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka See map
Telephone	06-6641-9555
Website	http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/Guide-pdf/mishiran-guide-english.pdf

Osaka Tenman-gu Shrine

With a history of 1000 years, it is a place where the god of learning and the performing arts is enshrined. It is also the heart of the merchants of Osaka.
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM )
Price	FREE
Address	2 -1-8 Tenjinbashi Kita-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu See map
Telephone	06-6353-0025
Website	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Csaka_Tenman-g%C5%AB

Amerikamura

With fashion, music and art all rolled up in one place, this is Osaka’s area for trends!
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Address	1-6 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku,Osaka See map
Website	http://www.americamura.jp/en/

The Floating Garden (Umeda Sky Building)

It’s a landmark in Umeda and was chosen as one of the best 20 structures in the world
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Business Hours	Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 10:30 PM )
Price	Adults: 700 JPY Child: 300 JPY
Address	梅田スカイビル,Oyodonaka , Kita-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka, See map
Website	http://www.kuchu-teien.com/english/index.html

Osaka Bay Area

A popular area, full of fun and amusement
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Address	Osaka See map
Website	http://www.osakabayarea.com/pdf/map_j.pdf

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