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Universal Studios Japan
Theme park
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
4.50 (124.6K reviews)
2
Osaka Castle
Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
4.40 (74K reviews)
3
Dotonbori
Tourist attraction
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
4.40 (71.7K reviews)
4
ABENO HARUKAS
Business park
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
4.20 (49.1K reviews)
5
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Aquarium
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
4.40 (46.4K reviews)
6
Osaka Castle Park
Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
4.30 (42.3K reviews)
7
Tsūtenkaku
Observation deck
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
4.10 (32.8K reviews)
8
Umeda Sky Building
Business center
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
4.30 (31.8K reviews)
9
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Memorial park
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun.
4.30 (18.8K reviews)
10
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Business park
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
4.10 (17.8K reviews)
11
Harukas 300 Observatory
Observation deck
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
4.50 (17.5K reviews)
12
Glico Sign Dotonbori
Exhibit
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
4.40 (13K reviews)
13
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Observation deck
Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.
4.40 (12.2K reviews)
14
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
4.50 (11.2K reviews)
15
Shitenno-ji
Buddhist temple
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
4.30 (10.6K reviews)
17
Minoh Falls
Scenic spot
33-m. waterfall amid deciduous trees, with a modest hike & plentiful seating at the base.
4.30 (8.9K reviews)
18
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Ferris wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
4.40 (8.8K reviews)
19
Shin-Umeda Shokudogai Street
Tenant ownership
👍 Lots of good small local restaurants (many hold <10 guests). Good for individuals or couples; groups larger than 3 or 4 would have a hard time finding seats.
$ $$$
3.90 (8.7K reviews)
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Shinto shrine
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
4.30 (8.7K reviews)