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Osaka has many museums, art galleries and a world class aquarium. Visitors planning to see multiple museums in Osaka and surroundings, should consider the Kansai Grutto Pass. For 1000 yen, it offers free or discounted admission to 66 local museums and galleries. It is valid for three months after the first use.
History Museums:
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Osaka Museum of History
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Tanimachi 4-chome Station across Osaka Castle
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays)
Admission: 600 yen
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Located adjacent to Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Museum of History educates visitors about the history of Osaka. The museum's displays are equipped with multilingual explanations.
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Peace Osaka
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Directly south of Osaka Castle Park
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00
Admission: 250 yen
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Peace Osaka explores Japan's, and specifically Osaka's experiences during World War II. The museum also has sections dedicated to the Manchurian, Chinese, Korean and South East Asian experiences.
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Science Museums:
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Osaka Science Museum
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Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line
Hours: 9:30 to 16:45
Admission: 400 yen
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The child-friendly Osaka Science Museum is a fun, four story building filled with interactive displays about the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. The museum is located on Nakanoshima Island.
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Art Museums:
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National Museum of Art, Osaka
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Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays)
Admission: 450 yen (collection)
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Osaka's National Museum of Art was moved to its new location on Nakanoshima Island in 2007. The museum displays Japanese and foreign contemporary art on a rotating schedule.
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Suntory Museum
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Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line
Hours: 10:30 to 19:30
Admission: 700 yen
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The Suntory Museum at Tempozan Harbor Village aims to showcase arts and designs in easy-to-understand and enjoyable exhibitions. It also features an Imax movie theater.
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Aquariums:
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Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)
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Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line
Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (entrance until 19:00)
Admission: 2000 yen
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Osaka Aquarium is a world class facility located at Tempozan Harbor Village. The aquarium's main attraction is its massive tank with 5,400 tons of water representing the Pacific Ocean ecosystem.
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Hotel and Ryokan
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Japan Osaka Ryokan Association
For business or pleasure, search by area for the perfect traditional Japanese ryokan to match your Osaka accommodation needs.
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Weekly Mansion Osaka
Furnished apartments in the middle of downtown Osaka for short and extended stays. Free In-Room Broadband.
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Kaneyoshi Ryokan
A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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Osaka Yamatoya Honten
Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen.
Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka.
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ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka
Experience ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, formally known as ANA Hotel Osaka, in Osaka starting October 1st 2008.
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Tours and Packages
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Osaka Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Osaka and surroundings.
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