Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Japan, one of the top theme parks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Universal Studios Japan, you'll love Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both located nearby.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dotonbori, a popular place for shoppers in Minami. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, Namba Walk Shopping Mall, and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.
Why not catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka, a major stadium in Nishi. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Kyocera Dome Osaka is cool, you also might like EDION Arena Osaka and Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, both located nearby.
Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, a top attraction in Minato. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, you'll love Legoland Discovery Center and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both a short walk away.
Get your fill of Osaka Castle— one of the top attractions in Chuo and worth a pic or two during your stay in Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Osaka has to offer, head to Dotonbori, Osaka Castle Park, and Osaka-jō Hall.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Tsutenkaku Tower— just one of the monuments in Naniwa. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Nipponbashi in Naniwa. Splash some more cash at Dotonbori, Namba Parks, and Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street.
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Spa World, a popular spa in Naniwa. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Osaka has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Kyocera Dome Osaka.
"The hotel from top to bottom is amazing. It is spotless and most importantly, filled to the brim with the most courteous and welcoming people I’ve met along my 3-week stay. The hotel itself is very modern and minimalist and my room on the 19th floor was quite spacious. Incredible that everything in the minibar was free (not sure if that is because of the type of room I booked or not) and my views of Osaka from the room were incredible. Thank you to everyone from check-in to check-out and everywhere in between. It is also very helpful there is a DIRECT entry to Namba station on the bottom floor. Tip: when returning it is easy to get turned around so just look for exit 12- this leads you right to the entry for the hotel. Also convenient is there is a Family Mart on the first floor. I never ate breakfast during my stay but I’m certain it is also fabulous. The location of this hotel is great. Again, near train stations, so many fantastic restaurants and lots of shopping! This made it easy to come back and drop off purchases and head right back out! Thank you for the incredible parting gift. I know exactly where I will stay again when I come back to Osaka. Btw Osaka was my favorite of the 4 cities I stayed in. Better than Tokyo in my opinion by leaps and bounds!"
"Spotless rooms, kind and helpful staff, great lounge, ample toiletries items provided in lobby, very convenient location for those new to Osaka, Kitahama station is right outside the front door providing easy access to Shin-Osaka, Dotonbori, Shinsekai, and Nipponbashi. Within walking distance to Osaka Castle. LGBTQ welcoming and we lived our stay here. Bonus there is a great cafe and Family Mart downstairs."