Universal Studios Japan is a well-known large theme park in Japan, where you cannot only experience a variety of amusement facilities but also interact with famous cartoon characters in the Super Nintendo World, like Mario and Princess Peach Blossom. In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, you can enjoy thrilling magical adventures and conduct a magic show.  

As one of the biggest aquariums in the world, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan shows the largest species of shark, the whale shark. You are able to see more than 30,000 creatures of about 600 species, like penguins, dolphins, seals, jellyfish, and varied birds. Besides, in touch pool, you are allowed to touch these cute sea creatures with your hand. 

As the highest Ferris wheel in the World, the Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel is 112.5 meters (367 feet) high and owns 60 gondolas. The light on the Ferris wheel will be lit during the night, and different light colors stand for different weather the next day, for instance red light tells tomorrow will be a sunny day.

The Port of Osaka is one of the main ports in Japan, and it contains about 40 pier berths, among which the pier in Tempozan Harbor Village is the most popular among tourists, where you can take the Santa Maria Cruise to view Osaka Bay and visit nearby Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel.

Dotonbori is one of the busiest business districts in Osaka and attracts countless visitors to enjoy the nightlife here. The Glico sign is the hot place to punch in, and you can model the character's actions and take a photo with the sign. Besides, you can take a cruise ship to appreciate the street view of Dotonbori during the night.

Shinsaibashi is one of the representative high-end shopping streets in Japan, like Ginza in Tokyo. It covers three areas, namely Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, West Shinsaibashi, and East Shinsaibashi. The West Shinsaibashi is called Amerikamura since many American products have been sold here after World War II.

Kuromon Market is called the “Kitchen of Osaka”, because it contains about 150 stores that sell varied seafood and Japanese snacks at reasonable prices, like wagy, scallops, tuna, crab, Kanto boil, and strawberry Daifuku. The market has a glass ceiling so you can enjoy shopping even in the rain or snow.

Hozenji Yokocho is an alley about 80 meters (262 feet) long and 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide, paved with flagstones, hosting a variety of stores that sell okonomiyaki, kushiage, and sake. Besides, you can try to find out the Buddha statue in the Hozenji Temple and pour some water on the statue to gain good luck.

Shitennoji Temple is the oldest official temple in Japan established in 593, consisting of a golden hall, a lecture hall, a five-storied pagoda, and a central hall. Besides, you can visit the flea market on the 21st and 22nd of every month to shop for some “treasures”.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Omokaru-ishi is a hot place here. You can find some round stones here, and lift the same rock twice after making a wish. It is said that if you feel it lighter the second time, the wish can be realized.

Isshinji Temple, known as the "Temple of Bone Buddha”, has many Buddha statues made of bones and ashes. Besides, the temple has about one thousand peonies, and you can appreciate them during April.

Shinsekai refers to the area around Tsutenkaku, and it gathers countless stores, amusement arcades, and theaters. Tsutenkaku is the landmark of the Shinsekai, and it is a notable tower modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris.