Kansai International Airport 50 min
Osaka Castle (10 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Kuromon Market (13 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Science Museum (8 min)
Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (11 min)
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Dotonbori (15 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Tsutenkaku (14 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (19 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. American Village (12 min)
Shopping and fashion Umeda Sky Building (9 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Castle Park (15 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (7 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (10 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Universal Studios Japan (20 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (19 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Shitennoji (14 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. | 
