Sightseeing TOURIST INFORMATION
- IN OSAKA AREA Osaka Sightseeing
- IN KANSAI AREA Kansai Tourism
HOW TO ENJOY How to spend your time
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Standing right next to the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is the world's largest Ferris wheel, standing 112.5m tall and 100m in diameter.
Business hours: Weekdays: 10:00-21:00
Weekends and holidays: 10:00-22:00 (last boarding accepted 15 minutes before)
Holidays: Irregular
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approx. 15 minutes by car)
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
The world's largest aquarium, Kaiyukan, is located in Osaka. You can experience many exciting things, such as the huge tank where the giant whale sharks swim leisurely and the area where you can experience nature.
Business hours: 8:30-20:00 (varies depending on the season)
Closed: Irregular holidays
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 35 minutes by train)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approx. 17 minutes by car)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Dotonbori
Dotonbori, lined with giant three-dimensional billboards such as the Shochikuza Theater, Kani Douraku, and the Glico sign, is a representative entertainment district in Osaka's Minami area.
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Dotonbori
Osaka Castle
The Osaka Castle Tower is registered as a national cultural property, and the surrounding Osaka Castle Park is an urban park located in the center of Osaka, a relaxing place where you can enjoy flowers throughout the year.
Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (last entry: 17:30)
Closed: December 28th to January 1st
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 35 minutes by train)
Osaka Castle
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market is a shopping street located in Minami, the center of Osaka City. There are plenty of food options to try while walking around, befitting Osaka, the city of gourmets.
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Kuromon Market
Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku, the symbol of Osaka, is a popular tourist destination. You can enjoy the night view of Osaka from the golden observation deck where Billiken, the god of happiness, is enshrined.
Opening hours: Observatory 10:00-20:00 (last entrance 19:30)
Address: 1-18-6 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0002THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Tsutenkaku
Abeno Harukas
From the Abeno Harukas observation deck, "Harukas 300," you can enjoy a spectacular view of Osaka from approximately 300 meters above ground.
Opening hours: Observatory 9:00-22:00 (last entrance 21:30)
Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 545-6016THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Abeno Harukas
Umeda Sky Building
The Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory, a landmark of Osaka Umeda, is an observation facility spanning three floors: the 39th, 40th and rooftop. The see-through escalator going from the 35th to the 39th floor is also a popular photo spot.
Business hours: 9:30-22:30
Address: 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 531-6023THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Umeda Sky Building
Grand Green Osaka
Creating "Osaka MIDORI LIFE" - A city of the future where greenery and innovation come together to create new value. A new town has been born in front of JR Osaka Station, including an urban park of approximately 45,000 m2. Enjoy shopping, gourmet food, and more.
Business hours: Please check the facility website for details.
Address: Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0011THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Grand Green Osaka
Osaka Nakanoshima
Museum
It houses representative works of art and design from Japan and abroad. With its distinctive black rectangular exterior, it's a new art hub in Osaka.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) *May vary depending on the exhibition. Closed: Mondays
Address: 4-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 25 minutes by train)
Osaka Nakanoshima
Museum
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
This is a representative covered shopping arcade in Osaka's Minami district, stretching approximately 580 meters from Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori. It features a diverse range of shops, from long-established businesses to those offering the latest trends.
Opening hours: Varies by store
Address: 542-0085 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka PrefectureTHE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street
Amerikamura (American Village)
This area is a hub for youth culture and fashion in the Kansai region. Vintage clothing stores, record shops, and unique cafes are clustered together, and the central "Triangle Park" is a popular meeting spot.
Opening hours: Varies by store
Address: 542-0086 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka PrefectureTHE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Amerikamura (American Village)
Nihonbashi Denden Town
This is one of the largest electronics districts in western Japan. It's packed not only with home appliances and audio equipment, but also with specialty stores selling anime, games, figurines, and other pop culture items.
Opening hours: Varies by store
Address: 556-0005 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka PrefectureTHE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Nihonbashi Denden Town
Nakanoshima Park
This waterside park is nestled between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River. With the retro Central Public Hall as a backdrop, approximately 3,700 rose bushes of about 310 varieties bloom in spring and autumn.
Opening hours: Always open
Address: 1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 30 minutes by train)
Nakanoshima Park
Expo Memorial Park
This vast park was developed on the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition. Centered around the "Tower of the Sun," designed by Taro Okamoto, it boasts a wealth of natural and cultural facilities.
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed on Wednesdays
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Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 60 minutes by train)
Expo Memorial Park
Katsuoji Temple
Known as a "temple of good fortune," the temple grounds are filled with countless "winning daruma dolls" imbued with wishes. It is also a famous spot for its beautiful autumn foliage.
Business hours: Weekdays 8:00-17:00 / Saturdays 8:00-17:30 / Sundays and public holidays 8:00-18:00
Address: Katsuoji, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture 562-8508THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 90 minutes by train and bus)
Katsuoji Temple
Minoo Great Waterfall
This magnificent waterfall, with a drop of 33 meters, is one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. Along the walking path from the station to the waterfall, you can enjoy the changing seasons and the local specialty, "maple leaf tempura."
Opening hours: Open for viewing at any time
Address: Minoh Park, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture 562-0002THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 60 minutes by train and on foot)
Minoo Great Waterfall
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This is the head shrine of Inari Shrine, which has been attracting faith from people for 1,300 years. It is well known for its thousand torii gates.
Business hours: 8:30-16:30
Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-0882THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 70 minutes by train)
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Famous for its "Kiyomizu Stage," this temple is registered as one of the World Heritage sites "Cultural Monuments of Ancient Kyoto." It is the head temple of the Kitahosso sect (one temple, one sect).
Business hours: 6:30-18:00
Address: 294 Shimizu 1-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0862THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 80 minutes by train and bus)
Kiyomizu Temple
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple, a famous Kyoto landmark, is a temple built during the Muromachi period and its official name is Rokuon-ji Temple.
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Address: 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8361THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 90 minutes by train and bus)
Kinkakuji Temple
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Path
A 400m road leading from Nonomiya Shrine through the north gate of Tenryu-ji Temple to Okochi Sanso, lined with neatly arranged bamboo forests that cover the sky. This is one of Kyoto's most famous tourist spots, with well-maintained bamboo forests lining both sides of the road.
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Address: 616-8394 Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Saga Ogurayamada FuchiyamachoTHE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 80 minutes by train)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Path
Todaiji Temple
Known for the Great Buddha of Nara, this is a representative temple built in the Nara period and was constructed in the capital, Heijo-kyo, as the center of the provincial temples throughout the country. The Great Buddha Hall is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 *May vary depending on the season.
Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8587THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 70 minutes by train and bus)
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park
The park is a harmonious blend of beautiful lawns, 1,000-year-old pine trees, and other rich natural features, and is home to a herd of around 1,300 wild deer. It is a popular tourist spot symbolizing the ancient capital of Nara.
Business hours: 09:00-22:00 (last entrance 21:30)
Address: 30 Noboriojicho, Nara City, 630-8501THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 70 minutes by train)
Nara Park
Kobe Meriken Park
Meriken Park and Harborland, home to some of Kobe's most photogenic landmarks, are areas you'll want to visit first when sightseeing in Kobe.
Business hours: 24 hours
Address: 2 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 650-0042THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 60 minutes by train)
Kobe Meriken Park
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, is also known as White Heron Castle. The main buildings, such as the castle tower and turrets, built in the early Edo period, still remain and are designated as national treasures and important cultural properties.
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (closing time 16:30)
Address: 68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 670-0012THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 100 minutes by train)
Himeji Castle
Nijo Castle
This World Heritage Site was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is full of attractions, including the magnificent wall paintings of the Ninomaru Palace (a National Treasure), the "nightingale floor" corridors, and the beautiful gardens.
Opening hours: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Castle closes at 5:00 PM)
Address: 541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8301THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 75 minutes by train and bus)
Nijo Castle
Nishiki Market
This shopping street, affectionately known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," boasts a history of approximately 400 years. You can enjoy strolling and sampling Kyoto's unique ingredients, such as Kyoto vegetables, pickles, and obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking).
Opening hours: Varies by store
Address: Nishikikoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8055THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 70 minutes by train)
Nishiki Market
Byodoin Phoenix Hall
This World Heritage site is familiar to many from its design on the 10-yen coin. Its elegant architecture and gardens beautifully convey the scenery of paradise dreamed of by Heian-period aristocrats.
Opening hours: Garden 8:30-17:30 / Phoenix Hall interior 9:30-16:10
Address: 116 Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture 611-0021THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 80 minutes by train)
Byodoin Phoenix Hall
Kobe Kitano Ijinkan District
This area, dotted with Western-style buildings constructed during the Meiji and Taisho periods, exudes an exotic atmosphere. You can enjoy the retro and stylish ambiance of places like the "Weathercock House" and the "Scale House."
Opening hours: Vary by facility
Address: Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0002THE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 75 minutes by train and on foot)
Kobe Kitano Ijinkan District
Chinatown
One of Japan's three major Chinatowns, this vibrant area offers a wide variety of food options, from authentic Chinese restaurants to casual street stalls selling pork buns and xiaolongbao.
Opening hours: Varies by store
Address: 650-0023 Sakaemachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo PrefectureTHE RISE
Osaka Universal Bayside
(Approximately 60 minutes by train and on foot)
Chinatown











