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Shinsaibashi-suji is one of Osaka’s best-known shopping streets, a 600-metre long arcade running from Shinsaibashi Station to the equally famous Dotonbori canal. The seemingly endless shopping arcade...

Also known as ‘Amemura’, ‘Amerika-mura’ or ‘America Village’ is Osaka’s most famous centre for youth culture. Taking its name from the influence of American culture - most readily identifiable in the...

Located to the south of Namba Station, ‘Namba Parks’ is a shopping and office complex designed to mimic a natural canyon in the heart of one of Japan’s largest cities. Housing 120 stores, numerous re...

Japan’s celebrated culture of ‘anime’, ‘manga’, ‘cosplay’ and all things ‘otaku’ draws as many international visitors as its celebrated temples, shrines and traditional culture. While Osaka doesn’t c...

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan lays claim to being one of the largest aquariums in the world and is regularly ranked as the best in both Japan and Asia. Divided into 15 thematic zones – including the Pacifi...

Situated on a man-made island on Osaka Bay, Tempozan Harbor Village takes a little time to get to but is hugely popular destination thanks to the number of attractions it boasts. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyu...

Located across from ‘Tempozan Harbor Village’ – over the Tenpozano Bridge – Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is one of Japan’s most popular theme parks. Divided into ten themed areas, the park brings th...

Opened in 2017, Legoland Japan has quickly established itself as one of Nagoya’s most family friendly attractions. Primarily aimed at children, there’s enough in the park to keep adults entertained i...

Ghibli Park is a theme park which brings to life the beloved works of Studio Ghibli. The Park is situated over 7.1 hectares on the former site of ‘2005 World Expo and Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park’ ...