Kansai International Airport 45 min
Shitennoji (24 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (13 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (15 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Umeda Sky Building (23 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Abeno Harukas (22 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (19 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Sumiyoshi Taisha (25 min)
Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Kuromon Market (22 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Castle Park (25 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Universal Studios Japan (8 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Tsutenkaku (23 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Dotonbori (25 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (3 min)
Amusement park Osaka Castle (19 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. American Village (23 min)
Shopping and fashion | 
