Lookout, Ferris wheel, Department store

The distinctive yellow Ferris wheel called the Ebisu Tower dominates the Dotonbori riverfront and is one of the symbols of Osaka. This attraction is part of the Don Quixote department store, known as Donki for short. This is also the origin of the alternative names for the famous yellow attraction Don Quijote Ferris Wheel. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Osaka" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/osaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-osaka-donquijote] …

Amusement park

Visit the world of film, filming, props and have fun on many great attractions with very authentic film effects. Universal Studios Japan (USJ for short) is one of 6 parks in the world of this film company and the first to open outside the USA. It is currently one of the top 5 most visited theme parks in Asia and top 10 in the world. More people visit USJ annually than the parent park Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles. [btn "Book a…

Aquarium, Zoo, Amusement park, Ferris wheel

Osaka's Kaiyukan Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Japan and the largest of its kind in the world. At the time of its opening in 1990, the Osaka Aquarium was even the 1st largest in the world. [btn "Book a family room at booking.com" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/osaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-osaka-aquarium] What will you see at the aquarium? The striking blue and red building is divided into 11 main permanent…

Zoo

The very nice Tennoji Zoo is in a great location and set in an 11-hectare park between the popular Shinsekai district, Shitennoji Buddhist Temple and the Harukas 300 skyscraper. [btn "Show rates for Osaka hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/osaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-osaka-zoo] What will you see at the zoo? Osaka Zoo is the third oldest zoo in Japan and is rather one of the smaller ones in global comparison. But that doesn't…

Amusement park, Ferris wheel, Garden

Expocity is a huge multifunctional complex, amusement park and shopping centre in one. It is located northeast of the city centre and served as the main exhibition area for Expo 70 in 1970. Expo 2025 is being held in a different location in Osaka - on an artificial island west of the city centre. [btn "Show rates for Osaka hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/osaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-osaka-expocity] Attractions and points of…

Spa, Hot Spring, Water Park

Spa World is a huge complex of traditional Japanese baths with thermal springs (onsen) connected with regular pools and an aqua park with water slides. The complex also offers the possibility of accommodation in classic hotel rooms, but also overnight stays directly in the spa area without having to buy a hotel room. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Osaka" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/osaka.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-osaka-spaworld] Onsen Spa …