Location: Osaka
Top Things to do in Osaka
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Osaka, Kinki
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Restaurants in Osaka
1. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,658 reviews
See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.
Reviewed By jajavalB - Lampang, Thailand
We visited this attraction on weekends of 3rd November(long holidays in Japan).its admission line to buy tickets are organized to specific period of time for entry , we already bought osaka 1 day pass (combined with admission fee to this aquarium) so it's quick, not too long wait in line. The journey begin on the top floor of the building,8th floor, with wildlife on the beach or surface water, then step dowm floor by floor with spectacular animal from japan and all over the world. The outstanding star is Giant whale shark within big tank of waters with transparent high pressure proof acrylic panes where we can observe its natural lifes with amazing grace with other marine lifes. There are many interesting exhibitions about deep sea and antarctica marine lifes, sharks,stingrays,penguins, jellyfish and kingcrabs.
2. Sakuya Konohanakan
3. Shirokita Shobu Garden
4. Kemasakuranomiya Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We took the metro to Sakuranomiya station and on exiting the station, we were already feasting our eyes on the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom. We took a walk on both sides of the river and viewed lots of cherry blossom trees. Unlike other places, this place was not so crowded, maybe because we went early in the morning. Among all the places we visited to view cherry blossoms in Osaka and Tokyo, this is probably the best, and it is totally free and so near the station.
5. Nakanoshima Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By aaong86 - Singapore, Singapore
It is pretty and lovely rose garden located on an island along the Okawa river with the skyscraper in the background. It is a quiet and peaceful place which is great for a stroll in the morning or late afternoon. Highly recommended.
6. Tennoji Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By elaineroams - Adelaide, Australia
It was so beautiful there. There are storks, ginko trees and pretty bridge. I’m imagining it’ll be beautiful during spring and autumn!
7. Osaka Castle Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,926 reviews
Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 15-acre Nishinomaru Garden is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.
Reviewed By 363shain - Luzon, Philippines
Went during sakura season and the park was beautifully filled with beautiful cherry trees that were in bloom. Plenty of seating and grounds to have picnics on.
8. Utsubo Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By BrendonS260 - Paris, France
Utsubo-koen is a great place to escape the city for a bit. It has a wonderful rose garden and some shade under the trees which is a popular spot for families and groups of friends to spend time together. There are some nice cafés along the edge of the park.
9. Nagai Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Located near Nagai station, you can visit this park as well as the Museum of natural history using the Osaka Amazing pass. Very relaxing to take a walk around. Fairly large park with seasonal flowers.
