1
Universal Studios Japan
Theme park
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
4.50 (112.1K reviews)
2
Osaka Castle
Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
4.40 (67.2K reviews)
3
Dotonbori
Tourist attraction
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
4.40 (66.8K reviews)
4
Abeno Harukas
Business park
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
4.20 (46.9K reviews)
5
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Aquarium
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
4.40 (41.5K reviews)
6
Osaka Castle Park
Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
4.30 (38.6K reviews)
7
Tsūtenkaku
Observation deck
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
4.00 (29.9K reviews)
8
Umeda Sky Building
Cultural landmark
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
4.30 (27.6K reviews)
9
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Business park
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
4.10 (16.8K reviews)
10
Harukas 300
Observation deck
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
4.50 (15.5K reviews)
11
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Observation deck
Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.
4.40 (11K reviews)
12
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
4.40 (10.5K reviews)
13
Dotonbori Glico Sign
Exhibit
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
4.40 (10.5K reviews)
14
Shitennoji
Buddhist temple
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
4.30 (10.1K reviews)
15
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
Ferris wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
4.40 (8.3K reviews)
16
Shin Umeda Shokudogai
Business park
👍 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 (8.1K reviews)
17
Osaka Tenmangu
Shinto shrine
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
4.20 (7.9K reviews)
18
Tennoji Park
Park
Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.
4.10 (7.9K reviews)
19
Osaka Ikuno Korea Town
Business park
Bustling urban area known for its Korean restaurants, shopping venues & street food.
4.00 (7.7K reviews)
20
Nagai Park
City park
Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.
4.20 (7K reviews)