40 Best Things to do in Osaka
From ancient shrines and castle grounds to neon-lit arcades and whale sharks, Osaka delivers more than you expect.
Osaka packs more genuine things to do than most visitors budget time for. The city's attractions run the full range: a 16th-century castle park you can walk through for free, one of the largest aquariums on earth, temple alleys that smell of incense and old stone, and a theme park pulling in over 14 million guests a year. In this Explore Osaka guide, the full picture is here.
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Tsutenkaku Tower
Osaka's retro 103-metre landmark and the cultural heartbeat of Shinsekai district.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest aquariums, built around a towering whale shark tank and 15…
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's world-famous theme park spanning ten immersive zones of blockbuster rides and characters.
Osaka Castle
Osaka's sixteenth-century fortress and the city's most recognizable historical icon.