Kansai International Airport 48 min
Dotonbori (15 min) Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. American Village (12 min) Shopping and fashion Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (9 min) This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past. Shitennoji (12 min) Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Kuromon Market (11 min) Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (8 min) Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (17 min) This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Universal Studios Japan (18 min) This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Tsutenkaku (12 min) Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Umeda Sky Building (10 min) Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Osaka Science Museum (8 min) Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop. Nakanoshima Rose Garden (11 min) Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum. Osaka Castle Park (13 min) Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (18 min) One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Osaka Castle (8 min) Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. |