Enjoy 120% of Osaka sightseeing! Here are 10 recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka, from the classics to secret spots.
karioka
There are many cheerful and interesting people in Osaka, and there are plenty of delicious foods.
Among them, “takoyaki” and “kushikatsu” are famous.
There are many popular tourist spots, historically famous Osaka Castle, and there are plenty of modern amusement facilities such as Universal Studios Japan.
This time, I'm going to tell you about the appeal of Osaka sightseeing that I, who lives in Osaka, recommend.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Source: Official site
“Universal Studios Japan (USJ)” is a hugely popular theme park that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender.
There are many attractions where you can experience the world of movies, such as Harry Potter and the Minions.
Mario Zone faithfully recreates the game world and is very popular.
An attraction where you can experience the world of the popular game “Donkey Kong” is scheduled to open in the latter half of 2024!
“USJ” is definitely a must when sightseeing in Osaka.
Access Information: “Universal City Station” about 11 minutes from JR Osaka Station
Fee: 8600 yen and up *Prices vary depending on the day
Business hours: 9:00 to 21:00
Dotonbori
Source: Official site
Dotonbori, known as Osaka's entertainment district, is a deep spot where neon lights sparkle.
The Glico sign and the giant crab from “Crab Douraku” are popular photo spots for sightseeing in Osaka.
At night, the entire city shines brightly, and you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
There are many restaurants in the surrounding area, and it is also attractive that you can casually enjoy Osaka's specialty takoyaki and kushikatsu.
Access information: 6 minutes from Namba Station
Osaka Castle
Source: Official site
Built by the Sengoku warlord “Toyotomi Hideyoshi,” Osaka Castle is one of Japan's representative castles.
You can overlook the city of Osaka from the top floor of the castle tower, and the cherry blossom season is particularly spectacular, making it a popular tourist spot.
There is also a history museum inside the castle, where you can learn about the history and culture of Osaka.
Osaka Castle is my recommended sightseeing spot in Osaka.
Access Information: 19 minutes from Osakajokoen Station
Fee: 600 yen for adults
Business hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Kuromon Market
Source: Official site
The 580-meter-long arcade is lined with about 150 stores, and the street is always crowded with many people.
Kuromon Market also has plenty of food and walk menus typical of Osaka, the “town of devours,” including skewers from fresh fish shops, fresh juice from fruit shops, and matcha soft tea from matcha shops.
When you walk around, you stop right away, and that is the appeal and fun of Kuromon Market.
Let's go hungry to Kuromon Market, which is a must-see for sightseeing in Osaka.
Access information: 2 minutes from “Nihonbashi Station”
Kaiyukan
Source: Official site
This is a large aquarium in Osaka. Based on the concept of “everything is connected,” the marine world that cannot usually be seen in the museum is expressed.
The Kaiyukan has aquariums on the 3rd to 8th floors!
You can also see whale sharks and rays at the Pacific Aquarium, which accounts for nearly half of the entire Aquarium of the Kaiyukan.
If you come to Osaka, be sure to go and see the incredibly large aquarium.
Access information: 8 minutes from Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line
Fee: From 2700 yen for adults*Prices vary depending on the day
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Tsutenkaku
Source: Official site
Tsutenkaku is a famous tower for Osaka tourism that has been loved for over 100 years since it was built in 1912.
The 5th floor is a golden observatory floor that pays homage to the golden tea room of the Japanese Sengoku warlord “Toyotomi Hideyoshi.”
You can also meet the famous “Billiken” as a symbol of Osaka.
Access information: 10 minutes from Shin-Imamiya Station on the JR Loop Line
Fee: 1000 yen for adults
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Slightly cool sightseeing spots in Osaka
After enjoying the staple spots for sightseeing in Osaka, why not visit some of the more exciting spots?
Here are some tourist spots known only to those in the know, where you can feel the deep charm of Osaka.
Let's discover a new side of Osaka while experiencing history, culture, and nature.
Namba Grand Kagetsu (NGK)
Source: Official site
Namba Grand Kagetsu is a theater specializing in comedy, also known as the Hall of Laughter.
You can enjoy not only the laughter of authentic Osaka, but also the humane kindness, and it is a place you should visit at least once if you are in Osaka.
Recently, it is a popular spot for foreigners visiting Osaka.
Access information: 5 minutes from Namba Station on the Midosuji subway line
Price: First floor seat 5,000 yen Second floor seat 4500 yen
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (9:00 on weekends and holidays)
Namba Yasaka Shrine
Source: Official site
Namba Yasaka Shrine is a unique tourist spot in Osaka.
It is also famous as a unique shrine with a large lion called the lion hall, and many people gather from all over the country to take a look at this lion hall.
Access Information: 7 minutes from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji/Yotsubashi Line
Katsuo-ji
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Katsuo-ji Temple, located in Minoo City, a little far from Osaka city, is a hidden Osaka tourist spot as a famous spot for fall foliage.
Also known as the “Temple of Victory,” there is dharma everywhere in the temple.
The fall foliage season (mid to late November) is particularly popular, so enjoy the contrast between fall foliage and dharma.
Access information: Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from “Minoo Kayano Station”
Fee: 500 yen for adults
Business hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (18:00 only on Saturdays)
Minoo Falls
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The promenade to the waterfall is rich in greenery, and you can feel refreshed by walking while bathing in negative ions.
The Otaki Falls, which has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, has a height of 33 meters, and the sight of water flowing down all at once is very dynamic.
The fall foliage season is quite popular, so when visiting Osaka, why not take a trip along with Katsuo-ji Temple, which I mentioned earlier?
Access information: 40 minute walk from Hankyu “Minoo Station”
Free of charge
Business hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Osaka Local Gourmet You Should Definitely Eat
Enjoying the local flavors is a must when visiting Osaka.
Here are some exquisite gourmet foods representative of Osaka.
“551 Horai”
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Finally, when visiting Osaka, a local dish you definitely want to try is the “551 Horai” butaman.
551 Horai is a long-established Chinese restaurant founded in 1945.
The signature dish, butaman, is an exquisite meat bun made by wrapping juicy pork and vegetables in a specially made dough and steamed.
The outside is chewy and the inside is juicy, so it's a product you definitely want to eat.
There are stores in various places in Osaka city, such as inside Osaka Station and shopping districts, so you can easily drop by and eat.
It is also popular as a souvenir, and many tourists eat it on the bullet train on their way home or buy it as a souvenir for family and friends.
summary
We've introduced 10 attractive sightseeing spots and exquisite gourmet food in Osaka.
Osaka is full of various charms, from standard tourist spots to slightly hidden places.
Why don't you make your own Osaka travel plan by referring to this article?
I also recommend a beauty experience in Osaka!
There are many relaxation, beauty salons, and massage parlors in Osaka.
Above all, we will introduce salons in the Osaka area that are recommended for those who are particular about technology and quality.
Shinsaibashi, Yodoyabashi/ “head CONCIERGE Shinsaibashi Store”
An authentic head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep”
It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.
It has various effects such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”
Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.
Shin-Osaka/Esaka/ “Watanabe Acupuncture and Moxibustion Chiropractic Clinic”
If you are looking for high quality acupuncture and manipulative treatment, I recommend this salon.
The nearest station is Osaka's “Esaka” station, about 10 minutes by train from “Shin-Osaka.”
We are good at improving constitution and treating pain and numbness, and we provide safe treatment for people with various problems.
Please experience our careful treatment and high technical skills.
Umeda, Fukushima/ “bellissimo”
A beauty salon focused on results, located right next to Osaka's “Fukushima” station, and staffed by knowledgeable and experienced staff.
It is also close to the “Umeda” area.
This salon is recommended for those with scalp problems such as diet, stiff shoulders/swelling, or hair loss.
We offer a superb relaxation menu, such as slimming machines, oil massages, head spas, hair loss care, and hair growth care menus.
Since it is a treatment that is close to each person in a private room, you can receive it with peace of mind.
Umeda, Kitashinchi/ “head CONCIERGE Umedachayamachi Store”
An authentic head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep”
The head pressure point press technique called the deep muscle approach leads to ultimate sleep.
It has various effects such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”
Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.
Yodoyabashi, Shinsaibashi, Honmachi/ “ShiaWase” *Women Only
The salon is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the subway “Hommachi Station” and about 10 minutes from Yodoyabashi/Shinsaibashi.
They suggest custom-made beauty treatments tailored to each customer's skin type and concerns.
In addition to correcting small faces, we perform thorough care using cutting-edge equipment to improve sagging, wrinkles, and blemishes on the skin.
We offer the best technology and services for those of you who are obsessed with results.
Tennoji/ “matka” *women only
The private salon matka in Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi can be accessed from the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, Sennichimae Line, and Kintetsu Line.
Matka, a private salon where you can relax and achieve natural beauty, uses carefully selected products so that people with allergies or sensitive skin can receive beauty treatments with peace of mind.
Through treatments with a relaxed rhythm, we provide not only cosmetic benefits, but also relieve daily fatigue and stress, and provide time for refreshment.
After the treatment, please enjoy seasonal teas and sweets that the owner is particular about.
Yotsubashi, Shinsaibashi, Nishiohashi/ “RUXCIA”
This beauty salon is recommended for those of you who want to have a smaller face and get rid of skin problems in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
It is right next to Osaka's “Yotsubashi” station, and is also close to “Shinsaibashi” and “Nishi-ohashi.”
A salon specializing in facial shape, double chin, sagging or dullness of the skin, rough skin, acne, and pore problems.
It is a personalized treatment using advanced beauty machines, and staff with specialized knowledge are one-on-one to provide careful treatment with the aim of visible improvement in response to each person's issues.
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- karioka
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A writer in his 40s who loves Osaka. As a father of three growing brothers, I will introduce places that the whole family can enjoy, recommended gourmet spots, and other places that will make you want to go.
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