Kansai International Airport 47 min
Universal Studios Japan (17 min) This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Harukas 300 (9 min) 3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe. Shitennoji (17 min) Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Sumiyoshi Taisha (15 min) Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Tsutenkaku (4 min) Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Umeda Sky Building (13 min) Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Dotonbori (11 min) Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. American Village (12 min) Shopping and fashion Kuromon Market (5 min) Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (4 min) Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Abeno Harukas (8 min) Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (17 min) One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Osaka Castle (9 min) Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Osaka Castle Park (15 min) Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (16 min) This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. |