Kansai International Airport 52 min
American Village (17 min)
Shopping and fashion Dotonbori (18 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Japan Mint (6 min)
Headquarters of Japan's coin agency, with a museum & a famed cherry blossom garden open seasonally. Tsutenkaku (16 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (8 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (21 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (21 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (10 min)
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Osaka Castle (9 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Universal Studios Japan (22 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Shitennoji (16 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Abeno Harukas (15 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Castle Park (10 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Umeda Sky Building (16 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (12 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. | 
