Kansai International Airport 58 min
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (28 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (8 min)
Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings. Tower of the Sun (18 min)
Offbeat sculpture built for the 1970 world’s fair, with an interior occasionally open to the public. Minoh Park (25 min) Universal Studios Japan (28 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Umeda Sky Building (16 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Tsutenkaku (22 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Castle (18 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Minoo Falls (27 min)
33-m. waterfall amid deciduous trees, with a modest hike & plentiful seating at the base. Osaka Castle Park (25 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Dotonbori (25 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Shitennoji (23 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (27 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Mount Rokkō (37 min)
Cable cars access this mountain peak offering an observation deck & restaurants with sweeping views. Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (18 min)
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun. | 
