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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
Ollie #1 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Ollie #2 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 281 reviews
Owner description: See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another...... more » Owner description: See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums; Museums
Distance  7.7 km from city centre
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Universal Studios Japan
Ollie #3 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 373 reviews
Owner description: This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on...... more » Owner description: This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  7.0 km from city centre
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Dotonbori
Ollie #4 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 175 reviews
The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Shinsaibashi
Ollie #5 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Osaka Castle Park
Ollie #6 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 140 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory
Ollie #7 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 121 reviews

Magic Building which you enter from the street at level three. The Sky garden is off to the south on a low rise southern block which you look down onto. It represents the lanscape... more »

Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Architectural Buildings; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Shinsekai
Ollie #8 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
Ollie #9 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Shitennoji Temple
Ollie #10 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement...... more » Owner description: The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement named after it,”Shitenno-ji-style temple layout.” « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
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Osaka Castle
Ollie #11 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 240 reviews
Owner description: Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, this castle has an observation platform with city views and a history museum that...... more » Owner description: Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, this castle has an observation platform with city views and a history museum that uses holograms, 3D pictures and other technologies to describe the history of the castle and the period during which it was built. « less
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Minami (Namba)
Ollie #12 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Spa World
Ollie #13 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Hikarino-Renaissance
Ollie #14 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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National Bunraku Theater
Ollie #15 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with...... more » Owner description: One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Ollie #16 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  7.6 km from city centre
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Osaka City Cnetral Hall
Ollie #17 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Osaka Korean Town
Ollie #18 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
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Hankai Tramway
Ollie #19 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  8.8 km from city centre
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Takoyaki Museum
Ollie #20 of 173 attractions in Osaka
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  6.5 km from city centre
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