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Experience the best of Osaka

Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.

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Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.

Osaka Castle, with its white walls and golden trim, rises above a park of moats and cherry trees. Shitennō-ji is one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, the retro Shinsekai district gathers around the Tsutenkaku Tower, and the Umeda Sky Building's open-air observatory gives sweeping views. Universal Studios Japan and the Kaiyukan aquarium, with its whale sharks, are favourites with families.

Food defines the city, whose spirit is summed up in kuidaore, to eat until you drop: takoyaki octopus balls, okonomiyaki pancakes, kushikatsu skewers and kitsune udon. Cherry blossom around the castle is a classic spring sight, and in late July the Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan's great festivals, sends a procession of boats down the river beneath fireworks. Kyoto, the deer park at Nara and Kobe are all a short train ride away.

  • 15 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 89% of experiences
  • Day trips to Kyoto

Top 10 attractions in Osaka

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  1. Number 1

    Tsutenkaku Tower

    4.914k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)

    4.912k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Nara Park (Nara Koen)

    4.810k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    Dotonbori

    4.910k reviewsfrom $3
  5. Number 5

    Shinsaibashi

    4.98k reviewsfrom $23
  6. Number 6

    Kuromon Ichiba Market

    4.98k reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    Hozenji Yokocho

    4.96k reviewsfrom $3
  8. Number 8

    Shitenno-ji Temple

    4.94k reviewsfrom $3
  9. Number 9

    Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

    4.94k reviewsfrom $19
  10. Number 10

    Den Den Town (Nipponbashi)

    4.94k reviewsfrom $3

Special offers in Osaka

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Nara, Himeji, Kobe, Miyajima and Lake Biwa from Osaka

326

Landmarks and attractions in Osaka

37

Museums and galleries in Osaka

20

Sumo challenge, Shinsekai food and Dotonbori in Osaka

544

Castle, Kuromon Market, ghost walks and e-bikes in Osaka

79

Tenma bar crawls, Dotonbori and foodie bike tours in Osaka

306

Taiko, sumo hall, pub crawls and JDM car meets in Osaka

48

Outdoor and adventure activities in Osaka

27

Nature and wildlife tours in Osaka

11

Family days and theme parks in Osaka

39

Shore excursions from Osaka

28

For kids in Osaka

6

Izakaya hopping, Namba bars and sake omakase in Osaka

Go beyond Osaka

  1. Kobe · 28 km

    Kobe Harborland

    8 hr4.9425 reviewsfrom $46
  2. Kobe · 28 km

    Kobe Port Tower

    6 hr, 30 min4.742 reviewsfrom $78
  3. Nara · 28 km

    Toshodaiji Temple

    8 hr4.9399 reviewsfrom $61
  4. Kyoto · 43 km

    Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

    8 hr4.942k reviewsfrom $1
  5. Kyoto · 43 km

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    8 hr4.937k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Otsu · 48 km

    Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

    8 hr5.01 reviewfrom $141
  7. Takashima · 79 km

    Shirahige Shrine

    9–10 hrfrom $60
  8. Tokoname · 124 km

    Tokonyan

    2 hr4.716 reviewsfrom $65
  9. Nagoya · 139 km

    Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

    7 hr4.9177 reviewsfrom $77
  10. Nagoya · 139 km

    SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

    7 hr4.912 reviewsfrom $129
  11. Takamatsu · 139 km

    Ritsurin Garden

    7 hr5.020 reviewsfrom $90
  12. Gifu · 141 km

    Gifu Castle

    2 hrfrom $92

Questions about Osaka

What is there to do in Osaka?
We list 1,261 experiences in Osaka. The largest groups are day trips (345), city tours (178), food tours (103), shows & theatre (55).
What are the top attractions in Osaka?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Osaka are Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen), Dotonbori.
What is the most popular experience in Osaka?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3,894 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Osaka take?
The typical experience in Osaka lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 9 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Osaka?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 1,261 experiences we hold for Osaka. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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