Top 10 Things To Do in Osaka

Osaka Prefecture can be considered as one of the main entry points of Japan thanks to the Kansai International Airport (KIX). As a result, the prefecture became of the most visited prefectures in the country.
Top 10 Things To Do in Osaka

 For those who are planning to visit Osaka Prefecture, here is something that might help you make your stay a memorable one,  the Top 10 Things to Do in Osaka.

1. Go on a food trip.

2. Check out the famous Glico Man and shop for souvenirs in Dotonbori.

3. Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

4. Spend a day in Universal Studios Japan.

5. Visit several of its temples and shrines.

6. Experience the Illumination event at Expo 70 Commemoration Park.

7. Dine at Japan's second-highest building -Kansai Star Gate Hotel.

8. Visit Osaka Castle.

9. Stroll around Okuyama Ameyama Natural Park.
10. Ride a ropeway up Osaka's tallest mountain -Mt. Kongo.

 How about you? What are your Top 10 Things to Do in Osaka?

Location: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Comments

  1. AlexanderNovember 9, 2017 at 3:37 AM

    Good summary for someone, visiting Osaka for the first time. The Okyjama park looks amazing

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioNovember 9, 2017 at 7:47 AM

      It is. =) Prepare for some hiking though.
      Thanks for visiting my blog Alexander.

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  2. Agnes VazhureJune 3, 2020 at 11:16 PM

    I really love visitig Osaka. When I was there, I feel I was a teenager. I enjoyed it so much. The foods are delicious and the places too.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 11, 2020 at 10:18 PM

      Cool! So what's your favorite food in Osaka Agnes? Mine would be okonomiyaki and Ramen.

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  3. Brooke rJune 4, 2020 at 12:00 AM

    Great information for someone visiting for the first time.

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  4. Tracy @ Cleland ClanJune 4, 2020 at 2:21 AM

    All of these sound awesome! I'd love to visit Osaka someday. The castle looks especially interesting.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 11, 2020 at 10:22 PM

      You'd be surprised that there are several castles in Osaka but Osaka Castle remains to be the most popular of them all. :)

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  5. aisasamiJune 5, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    I love the Expo 70 Park, especially the shopping mall nearby. They have a great Gundam Cafe there!

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  6. NotesbycheeiaJune 5, 2020 at 6:37 AM

    This is amazing. Japan is on my bucket list! I cant wait to travel again

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 5, 2020 at 7:46 AM

      Please don't gorget to add Osaka to your itinerary. :)

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  7. EmJune 5, 2020 at 9:18 PM

    Well i didn't know there was a universal here! some awesome tips. Thanks for sharing

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  8. NikhilaJune 6, 2020 at 5:05 PM

    I always envy those who get to travel. See, this is just another amazing place on the globe. Great post!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 10, 2020 at 8:15 PM

      Thank you. :) Come visit Osaka after this pandemic. :)

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  9. lipstickcafeJune 8, 2020 at 1:11 AM

    That soup looked like heaven !!!!!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 10, 2020 at 7:45 PM

      You mean the ramen? Yup yup yup
      That tastes like heaven.

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