Kansai International Airport 51 min
Universal Studios Japan (20 min) This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Abeno Harukas (11 min) Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Kuromon Market (10 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. Osaka Castle Park (16 min) Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (20 min) One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Umeda Sky Building (17 min) Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Shitennoji (10 min) Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (7 min) Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Harukas 300 (12 min) 3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe. Dotonbori (10 min) Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Osaka Castle (10 min) Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (10 min) Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. American Village (11 min) Shopping and fashion Tsutenkaku (9 min) Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. |