Kansai International Airport 51 min
Osaka Tennoji Zoo (11 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Umeda Sky Building (17 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Castle Park (13 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (12 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Dotonbori (18 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Kuromon Market (14 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (20 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Shitennoji (16 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Museum of History (8 min)
Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day. Abeno Harukas (14 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (21 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Tsutenkaku (15 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Universal Studios Japan (21 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Osaka Castle (7 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. American Village (17 min)
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