Kansai International Airport 1 hr 13
Byodoin (45 min)
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts. Hirakata Park (10 min)
Sprawling theme park featuring thrill rides such as roller coasters, plus swimming pools & eateries. Tower of the Sun (30 min)
Offbeat sculpture built for the 1970 world’s fair, with an interior occasionally open to the public. Minoo Falls (47 min)
33-m. waterfall amid deciduous trees, with a modest hike & plentiful seating at the base. NIFREL (29 min)
Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces. Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (31 min)
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun. Osaka Castle (32 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Umeda Sky Building (39 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Castle Park (40 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (28 min)
The award-winning Suntory whisky is made at this large facility offering tours & a store. Dotonbori (39 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. American Village (39 min)
Shopping and fashion Katsuo-ji (45 min) Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (42 min)
Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings. Minoh Park (44 min) | 
