Kaiyukan, or Aquarium, is located in Tempozan Port Village with panoramic views of Osaka Bay. The aquariums cover the entire 8 floors and you can see a lot of aquatic life including the graceful whale sharks. The main attraction here is the central aquarium with 9-meter height. The aquarium is filled with colorful marine life.
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Osaka Aquarium
Address: 〒552-0022 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Minato Ward, Kaigandori, 1 Chome−1−10, Japan
Prices: Free for the children under aged 3, aged 4-6: 600 yen, Aged 7-15: 1200 yen, over aged 16: 2300 yen, over aged 60: 2000 yen
Opening Hours:10:00–20:00
Phone: +81 6-6576-5501
Website: http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/
Shinsaibashi
End the day with a little shopping at Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s largest shopping district. Most areas are shops and you will find everything here including clothing, footwear, furniture, souvenirs and more. If you are looking for souvenirs then this is a good place to find them.
Shinsaibashi
Address: 1-2 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Phone: 06-6211-1114 (Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Center Promotion Association)
Website: https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/cityscap/shinsaibashisuji-shopping-ceter.html
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Abeno Harukas
Abeno Harukas is the tallest building in Osaka and Japan. At this point, you can not leave it out of your travel plans on this trip. The 58th floor is known for cafés and observatories where you can see the whole of Osaka. In the same building, there are shopping centers, museums and terraces.
Abeno Harukas
Address: Japan, 〒545-6016 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Abeno Ward, Abenosuji, 1 Chome−1−43
Opening Hours: 10:00–20:30
Phone: +81 6-6624-1111
Website: https://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Osaka is dominated by the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, which also overlooks Osaka Bay. This was the world’s highest rotation until it was overtaken by London Eye. But this is still an unforgettable place in Osaka. Not only can you see the panorama of Osaka but you can also look out to the sea and the surrounding mountains.
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Address:〒552-0022 1-1-10 Kaigandori Minato-ku, Osaka City
Price: 800 yen.
Opening Hours:10 am- 10 pm
Facilities:
Barrier-free: Available
Parking: AvailableDiscount for the
Discount for the disabled: ¥350
Phone: 06-6576-6222.
FAX: 06-65766223
Transportation: 5-walk from Osakako Station on Subway Chuo Line
Tenjinbashisuji shopping street
The Tenjinbashisuji shopping street is believed to be Japan’s longest with shopping area stretching over 2 km. The quarters sell everything including clothes, books, shoes, food and even traditional Japanese medicine. If you are tired of shopping, you can find a variety of coffees, snacks and other street food, perfect for a snack break.
Tenjinbashisuji shopping street
Address: Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 532-0011, Japan
Website: http://www.tenjin123.com/
Transportation: Immediate access from “Ogimachi Station”, “Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome”, “Minamimorimachi Station” on Subway Sakaisuji Line, “Temma Station” on JR Osaka Loop Line.
Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, to and from Osaka you can refer to
- Osaka Amazing Pass (Osaka Pick Up & HK/TW Delivery)
- OSAKA Unlimited Travel Pass (1 or 2 Days)
- Osaka Amazing Pass (HK/TW/ICN/Osaka Pick Up & MY Delivery)
- Kyoto-Osaka Sightseeing Pass (1 Day/2 Days, Kyoto Pick Up)
- JR West Kansai Pass (1, 2, 3 and 4 Day Rail Pass)
- Kyoto Temples & Shrines Day Tour from Osaka: Fushimi Inari-taisha, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera & More
- Limousine Bus Transfers between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka or Kyoto
- 4G Prepaid Sim Card (JP Airports Pick Up) for Japan
- 4G WiFi (Japan Pick Up) for Japan
- JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, or 21 Days)
- Osaka One-Day Walking Tour
- Arashiyama, Nara & Yasaka Shrine & Hanakomiji OneDay Tour from Osaka
- Osaka Amazing Pass & Osaka e-Pass
- teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
- Kyoto and Nara Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto
- Arashiyama & Nara Todai-ji Day Tour from Osaka
- Solaniwa Onsen Ticket in Osaka
- Nara, Todaiji Temple & Kuroshio Market One Day Tour from Osaka
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- ICOCA IC Card
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