What Best Things to Do are there in Osaka?

These are all Best Things to Do in Osaka:Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Osaka Castle Park, Tsutenkaku, Shinsekai

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka include:Universal Studios Japan:4.7, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:4.7, Osaka Castle Park:4.8, Tsutenkaku:4.6, Shinsekai:4.6

At what locations in Osaka can Best Things to Do in Osaka be found?

The Best Things to Do in Osaka are mainly located in:Universal Studios Japan:Osaka, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:Osaka, Osaka Castle Park:Osaka, Tsutenkaku:Osaka, Shinsekai:Osaka

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Universal Studios Japan
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4.7/5
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83300
Osaka.Osaka Bay
7.1 km from downtown
Universal Studios Japan Christmas Special Event | Nov 4, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
A 1:1 recreation of the Super Mario game world
󱨜10 themed lands | Asia's first Universal Studios
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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4.7/5
󰺂8.4
25413
Osaka.Osaka Bay
8 km from downtown
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan's "Deep Sea Time" Begins at Night
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Get up close to whale sharks and dolphins
󱨜Japan's largest aquarium | 16 exhibits (10M liters)
󱨠Saved by 10717 users󱨠2473 positive reviews
Osaka Castle Park
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4.8/5
󰺂8.0
Osaka.Osaka Castle/Kyobashi/Eastern Osaka
2.3 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
Climb to the top of Tenshu to see a panoramic view of Osaka in autumn
󱓊Urban escape | 440-yr-old castle
󱨠Saved by 7533 users󱨠5966 positive reviews
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Tsutenkaku
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4.6/5
󰺂7.9
11295
Osaka.Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi
4.6 km from downtown
Tsutenkaku Dive & Walk High-Altitude Experience
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Highlights:
Osaka landmark (338 ft high) | 360° observation deck
Osaka Castle & Lucky God statue
󱨠Saved by 5335 users󱨠656 positive reviews
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Shinsekai
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4.6/5
󰺂7.7
Osaka.Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi
4.7 km from downtown
No. 6 of Night Attractions in Osaka
Highlights:
Tsutenkaku Tower views | Vintage streets | Nightlife
󱓊Nostalgic alleys & WWII history
󱨠Saved by 3839 users󱨠110 positive reviews
6
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
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4.8/5
󰺂7.7
18824
Osaka.Uehommachi/Tennoji/Southern Osaka
5.4 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱤎Osaka Night Views (984ft high)
󱓊Savor delicacies & enjoy Osaka views
󱨠Saved by 4586 users󱨠712 positive reviews
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Shinsaibashisuji
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Osaka.Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi
2.4 km from downtown
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Osaka
Highlights:
Osaka landmark | Giant billboard | Neon nights
󱓊Historic Shinsaibashi landmark sign
󱨠Saved by 7635 users󱨠1195 positive reviews
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Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
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4.6/5
󰺂7.4
21742
Osaka.Osaka Bay
4.7 km from downtown
Solaniwa Onsen Theme Park Grand Opening
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Highlights:
󱨜Kansai hot spring theme park
󰋄Instagram hotspot & private hot springs
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Umeda Sky Building
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Osaka.Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi
1.7 km from downtown
Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from the Umeda Sky Building
Featured in 2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions
Highlights:
󰋄Panoramic views of Osaka (567ft)
󱨜Osaka's 40-story twin towers
󱨠Saved by 5073 users󱨠705 positive reviews
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Dotonbori
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4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Osaka.Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi
2.8 km from downtown
Grand Opening of the Konamon Museum in Dotonbori, Osaka
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Highlights:
Osaka landmark | Giant billboard | Neon nights
󱓊Osaka's culinary culture hub
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