Kansai International Airport 50 min
Harukas 300 (9 min) 3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe. Tsutenkaku (13 min) Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Castle Park (18 min) Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (20 min) One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. American Village (9 min) Shopping and fashion Kuromon Market (2 min) Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Nipponbashi Denden Town (9 min) Vibrant area featuring stores specialized in used video games, high-tech, anime & manga. Tennoji Park (9 min) Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes. Shitennoji (8 min) Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Osaka Museum of History (11 min) Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day. Dotonbori (11 min) Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Sumiyoshi Taisha (23 min) Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (19 min) This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. The National Museum of Art, Osaka (12 min) Underground art museum, with a gift shop, showing works by noted artists in a variety of mediums. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (11 min) Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. |