10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Osaka Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Agatha Simes

Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area. Osaka is one of the two "urban prefectures" (府, fu) of Japan, Kyoto being the other (Tokyo became a "metropolitan prefecture", or to, in 1941).
Restaurants in Osaka Prefecture

1. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6576-5501 [email protected] http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6,658 reviews

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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.

Reviewed By jajavalB - Lampang, Thailand

We visited this attraction on weekends of 3rd November(long holidays in Japan).its admission line to buy tickets are organized to specific period of time for entry , we already bought osaka 1 day pass (combined with admission fee to this aquarium) so it's quick, not too long wait in line. The journey begin on the top floor of the building,8th floor, with wildlife on the beach or surface water, then step dowm floor by floor with spectacular animal from japan and all over the world. The outstanding star is Giant whale shark within big tank of waters with transparent high pressure proof acrylic panes where we can observe its natural lifes with amazing grace with other marine lifes. There are many interesting exhibitions about deep sea and antarctica marine lifes, sharks,stingrays,penguins, jellyfish and kingcrabs.

2. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0045 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6672-0753 http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.

Reviewed By leungalex

Ths is place brings calm and peace, the bridge is beautiful. The steps on the bridge are deceptively steep but when you walk on them they are just like ordinary stairs, amazing architectural design. Take the subway to Tennoji station then Hankai line tram to Sumiyoshitorii-Mae, you get to enjoy the charming tram too, an unexpected experience in modren Osaka,

3. Dotombori District

Chuo-ku, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0076 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6211-4542 http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/ja/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12,478 reviews

Dotombori District

The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.

Reviewed By AR_Ismail90 - Bahrain, null

Dotonbori is the district to enjoy the real osakan delicacy , Shop and blend with locals to learn more about the culture .. the area filled with amazing restaurants, cafe’s & street food vendors ( vegetarian friendly, halal certified restaurants & Muslim friendly ones) so everyone can enjoy the local food without worries. Shopping in Dotonbori will drive you crazy .. you can enjoy shopping from well known international brands to 100 yen stores. It’s such fun and interesting place to visit .. I highly recommend it.

4. Minoo Park

1-18 Minokoen, Mino 562-0002 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-721-3014 http://www.mino-park.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 330 reviews

Minoo Park

Reviewed By edithssalazar - Baguio, Philippines

We visited Minoo Park after a morning rain so it was a cold overcast afternoon. The autumn colors were stunning we couldn’t stop taking pictures along the 2.8 km uphill path going to the Minoo waterfalls. It was my 5th time in the Kansai area so we decided to go “off the beaten path” and it was all worth it. If you stay in Northern Osaka this is just a 15 minute train ride to the outskirts. It was so easy to find, we saw the signs as soon as we got off the train. It was a serene and pretty place with crisp clean air. I would love to go back on a sunny day though.

5. Nanba Grand Kagetsu

11-6 Nambasennichimae, Chuo, Osaka 542-0075 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6641-0888 http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 575 reviews

Nanba Grand Kagetsu

6. Expo '70 Commemorative Park

1-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita 565-0826 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6877-7387 http://www.expo70-park.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Expo '70 Commemorative Park

Reviewed By rob3170 - Melbourne, Australia

I'm not normally one to get excited by strolling in the gardens, but this was actually quite good fun. The autumn colours especially made it enjoyable, and the fresh air and blue skies helped. The highlight was the Sun God statue you encounter when you come in - I quite like that sort of sculpture but it may not be everyones taste. Note, I got in to the park for free on the day I visited. Not sure why. I don't know what entry normally is, but that may have changed my opinion a bit - but still, if you enjoy a stroll in parks and gardens, this will be fun.

7. Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda

8-25 Masumicho, Ikeda 563-0041 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-752-3484 http://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/ja/osaka_ikeda/
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4.5 based on 683 reviews

Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda

Dedicated to ramen noodle cups, the museum showcases the mind-boggling number of instant ramen flavor variations that have come out over the years and a reproduction of the hut where Momofuku Ando first created them.

Reviewed By M_Danial - Singapore, Singapore

We visited last year, and we decided to visit again this year because of how fun it was. It's located near Ikeda station in Kansai (Osaka), though you'll need to take a private line to reach there (meaning it won't be covered under the Japan Rail pass). You'll also want to take the express train there as it's significantly faster. Once at Ikeda, it's a short walk to the museum. There'll be a lot of school children visiting as well. Entry is free, but you can rent an English audio guide if you want to watch and listen to the exhibits. There's an area where you can design your own Cup Noodle (each cup is about JPY300). Once you buy the number of cups you want, you get directed to seat at a table to design your own cup with the markers the provide. Once you're done with designing, you can proceed to make your Cup Noodle proper. First stop on the line is where the staff will help to load up the noodle, and you'll have to help with spinning the wheel. Next, you'll have to choose the soup base (Original, Chilli Tomato, Seafood or Curry), as well as up to 4 ingredients to go along with it (such as green onion, prawn, etc). Last, they'll heat wrap the cup with plastic after sealing the lid. Last of all, you can put the Cup Noodle in a bag and inflate it to keep it safe, though you won't be able to bring it on the flight if you do so. However, if you plan to give it as a give, feel free to take the bag and corresponding string without inflating it!

8. Kids Plaza Osaka

2-1-7 Ogimachi, Kita-Ku, Osaka 530-0025 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6311-6601 http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 368 reviews

Kids Plaza Osaka

Please note that even if you use the "Skip the Line: Kids Plaza Osaka Admission Ticket" sold by JTRweb limited, you cannot get priority entry. In order to redeem the ticket for an admission ticket, you must wait in line to buy the ticket. This is a very interesting children's museum and is the best way for travelers with children in Osaka. There are many educational and playful exhibits and activities for children. The Kids Town designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser,an Austrian architect, is through the 4th floor and the 5th floor. In Japan, this is the only member of ACM, Association of Children's Museums.

Reviewed By DaisyTulipNorwich

An awesome experience for children (and adults). TV studios, nature sections, interactive games, play areas. Miniature kitchens for children to cook.

9. Asahi Breweries Suita Brewery

1-45 Nishinnoshocho, Suita 564-0071 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6388-1943 http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/brewery/suita/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Asahi Breweries Suita Brewery

Reviewed By 96kirstenh

We had a bit of a mess up in the beginning. The website says to ring in advance if you would like to be apart of the English speaking tour so we did and booked for 12pm the next day. When we got there to start the tour there was no booking for us and there wasn’t even a tour at 12pm. Luckily they put us on the 1pm tour so we went and got some lunch while we waited. We downloaded an app on our phones and listened to the tour on there. However the guide was also really good and added some English in there for us too which I thought was great. My partner loves asahi beer so he really enjoyed seeing how the production all worked and the tastings at the end were fantastic.

10. Expo'70 Pavilion

10-10 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita 565-0826 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6877-4737 http://www.bmkkc.or.jp/expo70pavilion/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Expo'70 Pavilion

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