Kansai International Airport 52 min
Nakanoshima Rose Garden (10 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Osaka Castle (12 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (12 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Universal Studios Japan (22 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (21 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Osaka Castle Park (17 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (21 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Osaka Science Museum (12 min)
Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop. Tsutenkaku (16 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. American Village (16 min)
Shopping and fashion Dotonbori (19 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Shitennoji (16 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (11 min)
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Japan Mint (11 min)
Headquarters of Japan's coin agency, with a museum & a famed cherry blossom garden open seasonally. Umeda Sky Building (6 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. | 
