Kansai International Airport 56 min
Umeda Sky Building (22 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (25 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (16 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Osaka Castle (15 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Abeno Harukas (18 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (25 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Shitennoji (20 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Castle Park (21 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (14 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Japan Mint (14 min)
Headquarters of Japan's coin agency, with a museum & a famed cherry blossom garden open seasonally. Dotonbori (22 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Tsutenkaku (19 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (15 min)
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Universal Studios Japan (25 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. American Village (22 min)
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