Osaka Travel Guide

Attractions

Sights

1 Universal Studios

Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
User rating: 86/100 (84 votes)
Visited by: 179 users

2 Osaka Aquarium

One of Japan's most impressive aquariums.
User rating: 85/100 (622 votes)
Visited by: 1154 users

3 Minami (Namba)

Southern downtown of Osaka.
User rating: 83/100 (986 votes)
Visited by: 1851 users

4 Osaka Castle

Reconstruction of the large castle.
User rating: 81/100 (1219 votes)
Visited by: 2229 users

5 Sumiyoshi Taisha

Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
User rating: 80/100 (129 votes)
Visited by: 284 users

6 Shitennoji Temple

One of the oldest temples in Japan.
User rating: 78/100 (216 votes)
Visited by: 437 users

7 Museum of History

Well done museum about the city's history.
User rating: 78/100 (96 votes)
Visited by: 199 users

8 Shinsekai

Nostalgia evoking district around Tsutenkaku.
User rating: 77/100 (242 votes)
Visited by: 490 users

9 Kita (Umeda)

Northern downtown of Osaka.
User rating: 77/100 (831 votes)
Visited by: 1619 users

10 Osaka Station City

Attractive complex around Osaka Station.
User rating: 70/100 (234 votes)
Visited by: 491 users

11 Bunraku Theater

Venue for Japanese puppet theater plays.
User rating: 82/100 (101 votes)
Visited by: 221 users

12 Umeda Sky Building

Skyscraper with observation deck.
User rating: 80/100 (632 votes)
Visited by: 1179 users

13 National Art Museum

Art exhibitions from Japan and overseas.
User rating: 80/100 (62 votes)
Visited by: 169 users

14 Minoo Park

Forested park with waterfall just outside Osaka.
User rating: 80/100 (69 votes)
Visited by: 156 users

15 Peace Osaka

Museum about the horrors of World War II.
User rating: 77/100 (112 votes)
Visited by: 244 users

16 Bay Area

New districts built on man-made islands.
User rating: 74/100 (363 votes)
Visited by: 751 users

17 Tenmangu Shrine

Shrine with a very long, adjacent shopping arcade.
User rating: 74/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 52 users

18 Science Museum

Interactive museum about science.
User rating: 72/100 (58 votes)
Visited by: 137 users

Events

1 Tenjin Matsuri

Popular summer festival with fireworks.
User rating: 76/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 44 users

Side Trips from Osaka

1 Kyoto

For over 1000 years the capital of Japan.
User rating: 97/100 (2946 votes)
Visited by: 5737 users

2 Mount Koya

Atmospheric temple mountain.
User rating: 93/100 (303 votes)
Visited by: 549 users

3 Nara

Japan's first permanent capital.
User rating: 90/100 (1782 votes)
Visited by: 3535 users

4 Himeji

Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
User rating: 85/100 (913 votes)
Visited by: 1826 users

5 Kinosaki

Pleasant, old-fashioned hot spring resort.
User rating: 85/100 (116 votes)
Visited by: 249 users

6 Kobe

Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
User rating: 81/100 (1027 votes)
Visited by: 2195 users

Special Interest Guides

Osaka Food Guide

Guide to Osaka's local cuisine.

Osaka Shopping Guide

Guide to Osaka's shopping districts.

Osaka Museum Guide

A list of some of Osaka's best museums.

Osaka Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Osaka.

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