Top 50 Best Things to Do in Osaka

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Anonymous user

Universal Studios is definitely worth a visit. Mario Land requires advance booking; afternoon reservations may not be very effective, as popular rides can take up to 3 hours to complete.

M23***61

There weren't many highlights. It was a reconstruction of an old building, which explains why there were so many modern architectural details. There was a lot of explanatory material, but not many original artifacts; it seems that apart from the foundation, there's not much from the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era. The extra stone museum ticket wasn't really worth it. You just go in, look at the pile of stones from the foundation, and then leave. The Japanese are really something—they managed to put together an exhibition of such a small amount of material.

AndieKhada

Good experience overall, the animals are well taken care of and the aquarium is quite spacious

Travelshorts

Visiting the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory was one of the highlights of our time in Osaka and a great way to see the city from a completely different perspective. The building itself is striking, with its twin towers connected at the top, and the journey up is part of the experience.One of the most memorable aspects is reaching the observatory via the glass escalators suspended between the towers. It feels a little surreal and adds a sense of excitement before you even reach the top. Once there, the open-air rooftop deck offers 360-degree views across Osaka, giving you a real sense of how vast and dense the city is.The observatory works well at any time of day, but sunset and early evening are especially popular. Watching the city change as daylight fades and the lights come on below is impressive and well worth timing your visit for. Even with other visitors around, the space never felt overly rushed, and there was plenty of room to enjoy the views.

M84***97

Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower is one of Osaka's famous landmarks. ✨Designed by Tadaka Naito, the architect of Tokyo Tower, it was completed in 1956. 👍🏻Although the tower is only 103 meters tall, roughly the height of a 30-story building, its steel core and blunt exterior have made it a well-known attraction in Osaka. The tower bears the name "Tsutenkaku" and a large advertisement for Hitachi, proclaiming "Hitachi, contributing to society." Because it's not very tall, I personally feel that appreciating it from the outside is sufficient. If you're interested, you can also go up to the observation deck to see the surrounding cityscape. Below Tsutenkaku is the Shinsekai Shopping Street, Tsutenkaku Hondori, which has many restaurants and shops, and feels similar to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.

zou***26

It was nice. We went around noon and it wasn't crowded, but the view during the day is probably not as good as at night. There's a lounge on the 58th floor where you can order light meals, but there are very few indoor booths, and the outdoor booths are on the terrace, which is very cold.

ㅣreccoㅣ

It is a shopping street with a long history. It is an excellent place to explore the common people’s culture in Osaka, Japan. The small shops on both sides are full of nostalgic style of the times. A dazzling array of products and various specialty shops, There are also very exaggerated signboards, which can take many good photos. It is also a concentrated place for fried skewers. You can feel the local people’s eating and party habits.

贝小贝193

You absolutely have to take a picture of the Glico sign! [Smart!] It's a great photo opportunity! Dotonbori Street is bustling with restaurants and shops, and everyone eats and shops. Along the street, you'll see all sorts of eye-catching giant 3D signs—crabs, octopuses, and so on—with unique designs that you can tell what they sell right away. Hahaha.

耶拉维奇

It's good value for money, and guests staying at the ART Hotel get a 50% discount. The onsen (hot spring) is open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM; don't go too early. There's a local Japanese supermarket and a duty-free shop down the escalator at the onsen entrance. Nearby are also Wagyu beef barbecue and a delicious conveyor belt sushi restaurant (it's very popular, so be prepared to queue).

🍂Chris Zhou

Route Planning: Shinsaibashi is a large area with a dense concentration of shops. It's recommended to determine your main destinations in advance and roughly follow the route: "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street → Daimaru/PARCO → American Village → Dotonbori" to avoid backtracking. Payment and Tax Refund: Most shops and restaurants now accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, which is very convenient. Large department stores and drugstores generally offer tax-free shopping; remember to bring your passport. Best Time to Visit: It's recommended to start your visit in the late afternoon. This allows you to experience the daytime hustle and bustle while also enjoying the most dazzling night view – a win-win situation. Transportation: The subway is very convenient. Shinsaibashi Station is a transfer station for multiple lines, and the shopping area is directly accessible from the station exit.