Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku

Bright signs, food shops and canal-side walkways make Dotonbori one of Osaka’s distinctive urban scenes. Explore the streets around the bridges for a lively evening walk.

Osaka Castle rises above broad parkland and moats. Explore its exterior and surrounding grounds, then visit the museum inside for the history associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Urban Camping Osaka Suminoe in Osaka, with access, map location and seasonal planning data for international visitors.

Two towers joined by the Floating Garden Observatory create one of Osaka’s most recognizable modern landmarks. Glass escalators cross the central void, while indoor and open-air decks look across Umeda toward the city, river and distant mountains.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, with access, map location and seasonal planning data for international visitors.

An aquarium at Osaka’s waterfront, offering an indoor-focused visit on cold or wet days. Check timed-entry availability.

A waterfall reached through the wooded Minoh park area north of Osaka. Allow extra time for the walking approach and check trail notices.

Kobe’s harbourfront park brings together Kobe Port Tower, the sail-shaped Maritime Museum, the BE KOBE monument, memorial displays and broad waterfront walks. After dark the tower and museum form the city’s best-known illuminated harbour composition.