Osaka Prefecture

Osaka Attractions

Things to Do in Osaka, Japan - Osaka Attractions

Things to Do in Osaka

Ways to tour Osaka

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Osaka.

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Private Osaka Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
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Historical Tours
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HK$666.89
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Locals' Osaka All-In Food and Culture Deep Dive (small group)
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Food & Drink
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HK$953.82
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Nightlife Osaka Food Tour
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Nightlife
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HK$1,603.07
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Heart-Warming Japanese In Home Cooking Lesson with a Local Mother in Osaka
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Unique Experiences
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HK$689.32
per adult (price varies by group size)
Nara, Todaiji Temple & Kuroshio Market Day BUS Tour from Osaka
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Full-day Tours
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HK$585.12
per adult
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KYOTO Custom Tour with Private Car and Driver (Max 9 Pax)
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Bus Tours
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~~HK$6,771.29~~

HK$6,094.16
per group (up to 9)
Osaka Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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City Tours
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HK$440.84
per adult (price varies by group size)
Osaka Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
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Bus Tours
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HK$2,367.24
per adult
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PRIVATE 4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle
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Public Transportation Tours
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HK$641.23
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Nara Day Trip from Osaka with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Day Trips
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HK$2,304.71
per adult (price varies by group size)

Walking Tours

Top Attractions in Osaka

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1. Dotombori District

Neighbourhoods

It's where the locals and tourists converge to eat and merry amidst neon lights set in 17th century Japan.

2. Universal Studios Japan

Amusement & Theme Parks

The immersive ride takes visitors through Gru's lab by "transforming" visitors into Minions to work for Gru.

3. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Aquariums

This huge building is constructed around a gigantic cross shaped tank containing whale sharks.

4. Osaka Castle

Historic Sites • Castles

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The multi-level storey castle has different array of historical presentations in each level ranging from interactive…

5. Osaka Castle Park

Parks

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At slightly over 100 hectares in size and incorporating four outer moats, an inner moat and a dry moat, the park…

6. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

An established shopping area for more than 300 years, this 600m long shopping street offers a wide array of food and…

7. Minami (Namba)

Neighbourhoods

Several nearly kilometer long streets and underground passages with hundreds of shops offering from clothes to…

8. Kuchu Teien Observatory

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

At 173 meters, this spaceship-like observatory is where lovers seal their commitments with a token of lock in a section…

9. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Open now

Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture.

10. Kuromon Market

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

This 600-meter long covered market is known as Osaka's Kitchen and has been around for at least 100 years.

11. Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Sitting at the mouth of the Osaka Bay is the enormous Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, formerly the biggest, tallest and…

12. National Bunraku Theater

Theatres

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The narrators project their voice across the entire auditorium without microphones, and the timbres of the voice and…

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Cooking Classes

Bus Tours

Cultural Tours

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Private & Custom Tours

Outdoor Activities