3 Star Hotels in Taisho-ku

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 Nipponbashi, Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, and Namba Walk Shopping Mall.

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.

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Find out about the history of Osaka Castle, a well-known monument in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favorite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.