Kansai International Airport 48 min
Umeda Sky Building (13 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Abeno Harukas (15 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Castle Park (16 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Tsutenkaku (13 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (10 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (17 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Kuromon Market (10 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Castle (10 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (8 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Harukas 300 (16 min)
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe. American Village (7 min)
Shopping and fashion Dotonbori (8 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Universal Studios Japan (18 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Shitennoji (15 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (18 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. | 
