Top 10 Things to Do in Osaka
Voyagin is a marketplace where guests can discover and book unique travel experiences hosted by locals in Asia. So, what better way to find the top things to do in Osaka than to ask the locals? Nobody knows Osaka better than our community, so we asked them for suggestions to compile this definitive list of experiences not to miss while in Osaka:
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Private Osaka Castle Walking & Dotonbori Food Tour!
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30% OFF Rent a Go-Kart and ride around Osaka with Guide
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Enjoy a market tour and Japanese home cooking in Osaka!
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Customize and embark on a Private Full Day Tour in Kansai
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Enjoy specialities at Dotonbori: Takoyaki (octopus dumplings), Kushi Katsu (deep fried pork), and Okonomiyaki (Japanese style pancake) are some dishes that locals crave.
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Go sightseeing in Nakanoshima to visit places like Osaka Science Museum, the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, and the Osaka Central Public Hall!
![]( "2. Go sightseeing in Nakanoshima to visit places like Osaka Science Museum, the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, and the Osaka Central Public Hall!")
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Experience Osaka's Municipal Wholesale Market Honjo, where a variety of goods are gathered from all over the world. Then pay a visit to the Asahi Beer Factory and sample a range of Japanese beers.
![]( "3. Experience Osaka's Municipal Wholesale Market Honjo, where a variety of goods are gathered from all over the world. Then pay a visit to the Asahi Beer Factory and sample a range of Japanese beers.")
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Have fun at the National Museum of Art which focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art, and then visit Kuishinbo Yokocho to taste and learn about the fascinating food culture of Osaka.
![]( "4. Have fun at the National Museum of Art which focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art, and then visit Kuishinbo Yokocho to taste and learn about the fascinating food culture of Osaka.")
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Take an elevator to the top of Umeda Sky Building or Tsutenkaku. You'll get an amazing birds-eye panorama view of Osaka city.
![]( "5. Take an elevator to the top of Umeda Sky Building or Tsutenkaku. You'll get an amazing birds-eye panorama view of Osaka city.")
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Visit Tsuyuno-shrine to wish for new or ever-lasting love, and to pray for the success in your life!
![]( "6. Visit Tsuyuno-shrine to wish for new or ever-lasting love, and to pray for the success in your life!")
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Make a bento box at a Japanese family home and go for a picnic at Osaka castle, followed by an evening at the mega-onsen Spa World to rejuvenate your body.
![]( "7. Make a bento box at a Japanese family home and go for a picnic at Osaka castle, followed by an evening at the mega-onsen Spa World to rejuvenate your body.")
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Visit Sumiyoshitaisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines; it's one of the few shrines with architecture that is not influenced by the Asian mainland.
![]( "8. Visit Sumiyoshitaisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines; it's one of the few shrines with architecture that is not influenced by the Asian mainland.")
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Go to Universal Studios if you're a thrill seeker, or visit Kaiyukan, the world's largest aquarium - make sure not to miss the whale shark!
![]( "9. Go to Universal Studios if you're a thrill seeker, or visit Kaiyukan, the world's largest aquarium - make sure not to miss the whale shark!")
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Have fun shopping for trinkets in the local markets: Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai, Shinsaibashisuji Shotengai, and Doguyasuji shopping street are great places to start!
![]( "10. Have fun shopping for trinkets in the local markets: Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai, Shinsaibashisuji Shotengai, and Doguyasuji shopping street are great places to start!")
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Reviews for Top 10 Things to Do in Osaka
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Abigail
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Rose Mary
Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets Tokyo/Osaka with Delivery
As first timers in Japan we are stress free where to get the ticket it was delivered right away. We got the chance to see Mt. Fuji request granted and it is so great. I love VOYAGIN.
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Jennica Marie
USJ Universal Studios Japan Osaka Tickets (Official Partner)
Our family trip to USJ was perfect. We were able to skip the long lines by buying tickets off Voyagin- the night before we went, which saved us a lot of time, considering how the lines for the rides were very long.
Although we weren't able to ride all the roller coasters, we were able to enjoy most of the attractions. We decided to skip the attractions in pure Japanese, as we couldn't understand it. We were traveling with a person with disability, and the management was inclusive enough to provide us with a wait card where we didn't have to stand in line for our turn. Instead, we just had to come back at a set time to be let on the ride.
It was a great day for the whole family! Highly recommending all visiting families in Osaka to set aside a day or two for Universal Studios! -
Alex
USJ Universal Studios Japan Osaka Tickets (Official Partner)
Buying tickets on this website was simple and quick. I would recommend it because the lines at USJ were LONGGGG! I was so thankful not to have to stand in them. I don't recommend buying the Express pass because you can use single rider lines or just skip around the park and wait until night to ride more rides. The lines averaged 1-2 hours, but were reasonable! We did everything in the park and were there from 8:30am-9:00pm. I recommend printing these tickets out after purchase, because we had a little trouble getting it to scan the barcode from my iPhone. Have fun!!
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Jessica
USJ Universal Studios Japan Osaka Tickets (Official Partner)
First time visiting and we loved it!
USJ Universal Studios Japan Osaka Tickets (Official Partner)