10 Activities That Prove That Osaka Is The Best Destination For Family Vacations!

Altough often overshadowed by Tokyo, Osaka has its charms of its own, and we dare say it’s the best place to congregate big groups such as families and barkadas! From endless shopping and food tripping – all the way to costume rentals and creating your own cup noodles – here are 10 of the must-try activities in Osaka, Japan!

A family trip is never complete without seeing this iconic globe! Experience the Hollywood life first-hand by visiting Universal Studios’s restaurants, shows, and other out-of-this-world attraction— everything inspired by our favorite movies growing up like Harry Potter, Minions, Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and more!

With just a half an hour train ride from Universal Studios, you can continue the family fun at Osaka’s walk-through aquarium. Come and meet the beloved sea creatures at Kaiyukan Aquarium! It’s a massive aquarium that will surely bring you closer to our friends in the underwater world (mermaids might drop by, we’ll never know!). Kaiyukan exhibits 27 tanks filled with fish, manta rays, whales, amphibians, mammals, and more.

If your family has been dreaming of living in winter wonderland, you can now make it a reality by booking a visit to Biwako Valley Ski Resort! Here at this winter wonderland, activities are made for both the young and the young-at-heart. Everyone in the fam can sled, ski, ride the snow escalator, and start a snowball fight!

During your break, make sure to visit their cozy lodges, restaurants, and drop by their shops for souvenirs. And most importantly, never end this day without a post-card perfect photo!

How about we take a break from the fun and exhausting activities and just sit down, rest, and eat? Here at the Cup Noodles Museum, your family can learn about the history of cup noodles, while enjoying that hot Nissin Cup! It doesn’t end there because here, you get to see a wall full of different types and origins of cup noodles. You can also unleash your creativity by designing your own cup, and creating you own noodle recipe, which can be made to-go or for-here!

Who knew becoming a real ninja is a thing? Osaka can definitely make your ninja goals and dreams happen! Here at the Ninja Workshop and Costume Rental, experience getting trained by Senseis from meditation to weaponry and fighting techniques. To take the experience up a notch, suit up in a “Ninja Gi” and stroll as a bad-ass Ninja family in the streets of Osaka!

Can’t get enough of your love for animals and nature? Book a day at Nifrel Interactive Aquazoo to experience roaming around an aquarium, zoo, and museum in just one facility! This facility is nothing like the usual spots you’ve been in before as they offer interactive exhibits that will surely awaken your entire family’s inner geek.

For generations, Lego toys have been with families, so why not reminisce and enjoy the day with the life-size versions of it at the Legoland Discovery Center?

Legoland, of course, is loaded with millions of pieces of the famous toy bricks, with enormous Lego models that are built to ride, play, and interact with. Aside from that, you can also view a 4D movie, or drop by the brick factory and attend a brick-making class. Bring home the fun and purchase some Lego collectibles and souvenirs along the way. You might even bump into Emmet during your tour, so watch out for that!

Let’s make this Osaka family trip a sweet one by visiting the Wasanbon Store Nishikiya. Wasanbon is a popular candy in the city, and if visit, you get to create your own Wasanbon dessert too! With the help of the sweet-tooth experts, you can knead and mold your sweets in different shapes, and then enjoy it even more by eating it! Bonus treat: they’d bring you even more joy by giving you a free hot matcha tea to complete your visit.

Travel back in year 1597 and live in a fairytale by stepping into the majestic Osaka Castle! It is undeniably breathtaking, especially during the month of April as you get to stroll around its gorgeous garden with all the cherry blossom trees in full bloom, and it gets even more enchanting at night. The Osaka Castle has a Sakuya Lumina Night Walk, where the whole family can have a magical night as the sky lights up with the vibrant nightlights.

Ending this list with a chill walk to the park. If thrills aren’t a family thing, then head for a quiet and refreshing walk at the Arashiyama and Nara Park. Take on an educational tour and explore historical sites and temples. Witness its stunning mountain scenery and its well-preserved royal court with the impeccable lineup of towering stalks of green bamboos. You’ll surely love the tame deers waiting for you to feed them at the Nara Park!

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