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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Osaka Prefecture! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
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    4.8/5
    21569 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 11067 reviews
    "Osaka is a must for punching in, have a good day, the Harry Potter area is very good, the Mario area is very special, but you need to make an appointment, which is a little troublesome. Overall value for money, do not step on the pit! A must-have resort for walking the baby!"
    Osaka.Osaka Bay
    8.3km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: 10 themed lands (130 acres) | World's 3rd Universal Studios theme park (2001) | Super Nintendo
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    4.8/5
    6414 Review
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    "Osaka Castle, In Japanese they called osaka jo , is certainly one of the most must visit landmarks in Japan visit , and for good architecture. This five-story castle is one of the most visually spectacular creations in the country, with a history that dates back almost 400 plus years one if the important castle in Japan's history and its unification 🤝👍"
    Osaka.Osaka Castle/Kyobashi/Eastern Osaka
    600m from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: Urban escape | 440-yr-old castle | Sakura & plum viewing | Sports fields & open-air theater | World cultural heritage
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    4.7/5
    2981 Review
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    "The spiral trail and multi-layered pool are hard to imagine 34 years ago and still look amazing. Although it is difficult to compare the size of Chimelong, the animals are also quite rich and active."
    Osaka.Osaka Bay
    9km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Japan's largest aquarium | 16 exhibits (10M liters) | Over 620 marine species | Feeding shows
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    4.7/5
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    "Nice walking street full of popular Osaka and Japanese food like huge takoyaki, wagyu, sushi. Nice for an evening walk and to get dinner and definitely an iconic place in Osaka."
    Osaka.Dotonbori
    2.6km from downtown
    No.8 of Night Attraction in Osaka Prefecture
    Highlights: Osaka landmark | Giant billboard | Neon nights | Boat tours | Lively night | Food | Snack
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    4.6/5
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    "a must go in Osaka, many restaurants and super busy street. many tourists not the food isn’t too expensive, many yakuniku restaurants, but the service has declined due to over tourism"
    Osaka.Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi
    2.3km from downtown
    No.9 of Night Attraction in Osaka Prefecture
    Highlights: Osaka landmark | Giant billboard | Neon nights | Commercial hub street | Food | Popular filming spot
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    4.6/5
    1544 Review
    From236.7
    "Toyoson Sioji and Tokugawa's Engrity and entanglement drama, friends who like Japanese history can go and see. The original building has been destroyed in the war, and the new Tianshou Pavilion is still majestic in the beautiful Japan and worth visiting."
    Osaka.Osaka Castle/Kyobashi/Eastern Osaka
    579m from downtown
    Highlights: The Main Tower of Osaka Castle is a key landmark building of Osaka that was built in 1583 and is also known as "Hideyoshi Castle". The castle interior has now been transformed into a museum that provides information on Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the castle's history, while the floor offers great views over Osaka. The castle is built on an elevated platform and features white walls with green tiles, while the end of each flying eave is adorned with a magnificent tiger or shachi formed out of gold foil . Every spring and autumn, the ancient charm of the castle is ever more prominent against the cherry blossoms or red maple leaves.
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    4.6/5
    849 Review
    From729.8
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1204 reviews
    "In a really tightly scheduled trip to Osaka, I really had to consider whether the Umeda Sky Building would be better in the daytime, or at night. A nighttime visit was not disappointing.After a good walk from Osaka station, the views from outside were already worthwhile! It was easy enough to find the lift to the top, where there was a small exhibition hall, followed by an escalator over the gap in the building up to the roof. The lights of the city spread out for miles around. Spectacular."
    Osaka.Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi
    3.5km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: 173m panoramic views of Osaka | 360° open-air observation deck | Aerial garden
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    4.6/5
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    "It is a nice shopping area which can fulfill all types of customers wants. There is large shopping mall, underground shopping street and various type of delicious food."
    Osaka.Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi
    2.7km from downtown
    No.2 of Night Attraction in Osaka Prefecture
    Highlights: Osaka city views (Ascend Umeda Sky Building) | Osaka Bay views (Ferris Wheel) | Shopping centers
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    4.5/5
    645 Review
    From394.49
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1855 reviews
    "An iconic tower that anyone will instantly identify Osaka with. Looks better at night lit up than it does during the daytime. It's worth coming to visit the area at both day and night though as it has a slightly different vibe.The surrounding Shinsekai area is great to explore too with lots of old charm in many of the streets and stores."
    Osaka.Shinsekai
    4km from downtown
    Highlights: Osaka landmark (338 ft high) | 360° observation deck | Overlooking Osaka‘s city views | Dazzling lights
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    4.5/5
    246 Review
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    "came here because of the slide, it’s popular so it took quite a long time to queue for the slide, but it was fun, just took seconds from top to bottom. there were also some shops around, you could find some to eat and some to buy for souvenir, worth spending a day there to have fun."
    Osaka.Shinsekai
    4.1km from downtown
    No.6 of Night Attraction in Osaka Prefecture
    Highlights: Tsutenkaku Tower views | Vintage streets | Nightlife | Iconic Osaka-style attraction | Food | Entertainment
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Osaka Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture:Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Castle Park, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dotombori, Shinsaibashisuji
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture include:Universal Studios Japan:4.8, Osaka Castle Park:4.8, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:4.7, Dotombori:4.7, Shinsaibashisuji:4.6
At what locations in Osaka Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Osaka Prefecture are mainly located in:Universal Studios Japan:Osaka, Osaka Castle Park:Osaka, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:Osaka, Dotombori:Osaka, Shinsaibashisuji:Osaka
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