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.

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.

Make time to visit the sea animals who live at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and find out why this is a popular attraction in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.