Kansai International Airport 1 hr 1
Tower of the Sun (26 min)
Offbeat sculpture built for the 1970 world’s fair, with an interior occasionally open to the public. Shitennoji (26 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (30 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (33 min)
Quirky museum devoted to the history & culture of ramen noodles, with factory displays & tastings. Dotonbori (28 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. American Village (25 min)
Shopping and fashion Tsutenkaku (25 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (31 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (29 min)
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (19 min)
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Umeda Sky Building (18 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Universal Studios Japan (31 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (15 min)
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Osaka Castle (21 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Osaka Castle Park (27 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. | 
