Things to do in Osaka

soo much fun, ready comfortable seats good music and was very easy to find by putting the address into google maps. The meeting area is lit up with blue lights and has signage with “naniwa”. highly recommend!!

USJ is definitely one of the must do attractions you need to visit and spend time on when visiting Osaka. It was a fun-filled day, the rides were massive and the Super Mario world was a nice addition to the whole experience. All the rides were worth the long waiting times

advisable to took this express pass.. to many people even in weekday.. still the express line also got many people.. overall we enjoyed the park, HP and SNW need to be long time spent coz got many activities.. overall, worth it..

After getting off at JR Osakajokoen Station, it's a 20-minute walk to Osaka Castle's main keep. You definitely have to take the Gozabune boat ride; you can get some beautiful photos of Osaka Castle from there. I recommend three activities at Tsutenkaku Tower, all of which are a lot of fun: the slide, the sky walk, and the free fall. They're thrilling but very safe, as you're secured by steel cables. Legoland is also a lot of fun, but it's more suitable for elementary school-aged children. The Osaka Amazing Pass does not include Kaiyukan Aquarium, but it does include the Captain Line ferry that goes between Universal Studios Japan and Tempozan. I suggest paying extra to visit Kaiyukan; the fish are beautiful, and there are fewer crowds when it first opens. However, it can get very noisy if you encounter an elementary school field trip, LOL. Enjoying a drink and the scenery on the Santa Maria cruise is very relaxing, and the Ferris wheel has air conditioning, so you don't have to worry about it turning into an oven. Remember to book your Dotonbori River Cruise time slot and seats in advance, as tickets usually sell out by around 7 PM at the site.

Beautiful castle and its surroundings. A magnificent view from the 8th floor. I like the options of taking the stairs or an elevator. Booking the tickets in Klook help us skip the long line and get straight into the castle. I highly recommend booking your ticket in advance via Klook

I had planned to get here for sunset but never worked out. Even though it was wet it was a clear view of Osaka on the roof top. I got carried away so didn't get chance to eat a proper meal so was great could get a snack and a sakura ice cream, which was very delicious. To top it off got to wat whilst taking in the view. There is also a souvenir shop and if stamp collecting is part of your trip there is a stamp book in the shop

Abeno Harukas Observatory is a must-visit viewpoint in Osaka. Its impressive height offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire city, providing an incredibly open vista. On clear days, you can see for miles, and both daytime and nighttime views have their unique charm, with the night view being particularly stunning as the city lights create a spectacular sea of illumination. The observatory boasts a spacious layout with glass designs that ensure an unobstructed view, making it excellent for photography. It never feels cramped, allowing visitors to stroll and admire the scenery at their leisure. There's also a cafe and seating areas inside, where you can relax and enjoy the high-altitude views. Compared to other observatories, Harukas stands out for its height and superior comfort. Crowd control is also managed quite well, contributing to a very pleasant overall experience. While the ticket price might not be the cheapest, it is definitely worth it. Overall, it's a highly recommended attraction. If you want to see the most beautiful panoramic views of Osaka, this place will certainly not disappoint!

It was a dream to visit Super Nintendo World, and finally we did. Just screenshot the OR code for the tickets and scan at the entrance then you're good to go. We went on a Tuesday, but there are still a lot of people. Going in SNW doesn't need separate area timed entry ticket, but we eventually bought an express pass to do the rides. Wait times are really long, anc kids do not have patience for that. Also, we don't have time to waste since we only have 1 day pass.

The ferris wheel is a really fun way to take in city views! Located inside the Hep Five building on the 7th floor. We visited as a couple, usually its x4 people to a capsule but as it wasn't super busy they let us in as a pair in our own capsule which was nice!