Best places: Tourist attractions in Osaka, Japan

Opened in 2010, this popular, spinning roller coaster features special effects & immersive theming.

👍👍 It is a wonderful hike from Arima and it is well worth it! The roundtrip along the hiking trail is around 12km and took us 4 hours to complete. The view from the top of Mount Rokkō is excellent - you can see all the way to Osaka! There is plenty of greenery and nature along the way too!

Shrine at the foot of a mountain, dating to around 600-700 AD & said to aid with childbirth.

Serene 9th-century shrine on a forested mountaintop, with statues & views over Osaka.

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.

Complex of Buddhist temple halls & pagodas, plus an on-site museum showcasing national treasures.

Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.

Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.

This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.

Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.

Ancient, ornate Ebisu Shinto shrine that's known for its Tōka-Ebisu festival & "Lucky Man" race.

Traditional 9th-century Shinto complex situated on a lush hilltop with sweeping vistas.

Originally built in 680, this Buddhist landmark was once one of the Seven Great Temples in Nara.

Red 75-m. ferris wheel on the roof of HEP Five shopping complex, offering panoramic views.

👍 Interesting sculptures. But Pretty small. Cash only just like all the other temples. Was not free despite what google said.

Sprawling Buddhist temple complex known for its huge papier-mâché tiger guarding the entrance.

Iconic Hollywood-style sign beside the harbor, illuminated at night & a popular subject for photos.