Osaka

  • Osaka Castle Tenshu Tower

    World Heritage site symbolizing Osaka, where the reconstructed keep built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi offers panoramic views of Osaka City from the top floor. Inside features armor and folding screen exhibits along with latest digital videos for experiencing warring states romance. Also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with approximately 3,000 cherry trees blooming in spring.

    Address: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

    Access: About 20 minutes walk from Osaka Station via Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line

    Transportation: About 10 minutes walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station or Morinomiya Station

    Tags: CastleHistoryCherry Blossoms

  • Dotonbori

    Symbol street of kuidaore where neon signs like the Glico sign at Ebisubashi Bridge and giant crab objects stand in rows. Osaka gourmet foods like takoyaki, kushikatsu, and ramen can be enjoyed until late at night, and if you're lucky, you might witness the moment of victory celebrations in Dotonbori River.

    Address: Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

    Access: About 15 minutes by subway Midosuji Line from Osaka Station, get off at Namba Station

    Transportation: Public transportation recommended as surrounding roads are heavily congested

    Tags: GourmetNeon LightsInstagram-worthy

  • Universal Studios Japan

    Large-scale theme park recreating the world of Hollywood movies. Internationally popular attractions like Super Nintendo World™ and Harry Potter™ areas are well-developed, with abundant seasonal events. Fun for families and adults alike all day long.

    Address: 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

    Access: About 12 minutes by JR Yumesaki Line from Osaka Station, immediately from Universal City Station

    Tags: Theme ParkFamily-friendlyAttractions

  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

    One of the world's largest aquariums by water volume. The three-dimensional design centers on a massive tank where whale sharks swim leisurely, touring 14 Pacific Rim-themed areas. Popular as a date spot with fantastical lighting and sound effects at night.

    Address: 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

    Access: About 20 minutes by Osaka Metro Chuo Line from Osaka Station, 5 minutes walk from Osakako Station

    Tags: AquariumFamily-friendlyNight View

  • Cupnoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

    Experiential museum learning about the trajectory of Ando Momofuku who invented the world's first instant ramen and the history of instant noodles. Popular workshop creating your own Cup Noodles with original ingredients and soup requires numbered tickets daily.

    Address: 8-25 Masumi-cho, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture

    Access: Osaka Station→About 20 minutes by Hankyu Takarazuka Line, 5 minutes walk from Ikeda Station

    Tags: ExperientialRamenFamily-friendly

  • Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group

    Giant keyhole-shaped tomb group registered as World Cultural Heritage. Among them, Daisen Kofun (Emperor Nintoku's tomb) is 486m long and one of the world's largest, with popular sightseeing helicopters and view spots to see the keyhole shape from above. Surrounding guidance facilities touch on mysteries of ancient kingship.

    Address: Daisencho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture and others

    Access: About 30 minutes by JR Hanwa Line from Osaka Station, 15 minutes walk from Mozu Station

    Tags: World HeritageKofunHistory Exploration

Model Courses

  • Osaka Classic Spots & Kuidaore 1-Day Model Course

    Day trip plan efficiently touring Osaka City's classic tourist spots and specialty gourmet foods from morning to night.

    • Stroll Tenshu Tower and plum grove
    • Lunch with takoyaki and kushikatsu
    • Meet whale sharks
    • Stop by on return route to make souvenirs