Location: Osaka Prefecture
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What to do and see in Osaka Prefecture, Kinki: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area. Osaka is one of the two "urban prefectures" (府, fu) of Japan, Kyoto being the other (Tokyo became a "metropolitan prefecture", or to, in 1941).
Restaurants in Osaka Prefecture
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. Shimin Fureai no Sato
3. Animo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
『Animo-Zoo』 Opening in Horie, Osaka – Cats, Rabbits, Hedgehogs and More! 『Animo』 is a new indoor zoo. It opend along “Orange Street” in the stylish area of Minamihorie-dori in Nishi Ward, Osaka. Will be home to small animals such as cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehods as well as owls, lizards, snakes and more. The charm of this place is the combination of the cute decor that is based on the theme of ‘yume-kawaii’ (dream-cute) popular with middle school students, together with each of the animals lively bustling together. You can meet the animals face to face in their rooms! Merchandise on sall original accessories as well as other small bits and bobs. Meet the cute band of animals yourself!
4. 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!
5. Satsukiyama Zoo
6. Nifrel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 293 reviews
Astonished by wonders of life, fascinated by surprises and mysteries in nature, you will want to share the amazing discoveries with someone else. Through the encounter with various forms of life which resonates your heart strings and brings you a sense of oneness, you will awake to the power of life. Yet, what inspires you here are not only living things, but unprecedented experiences, leading to a new finding in yourself Interactive Aquazoo, NIFREL
Reviewed By dynamic14 - Singapore, Singapore
Our friends brought us here and it was an interesting experience. Somewhat an aquarium with a mini zoo inside Expocity, this interactive aquazoo is a wonderful place to visit. Open from 10am to 8pm daily, there are various zones you can discover the wonders of nature. At the ‘mimic’ zone, look out for the creatures which blend themselves in the environment for protection and to avoid being noticed. We had great fun trying to spot the glass frogs. There is a barrier-free area where you get to walk in an area where the animals are free to roam and you get to enjoy their natural behaviour. Do look out for the lemurs who love to hang out above the ceiling planks and see if you can spot them. Hint:- look out for their tails. :) At the ‘abilities’ zone, there are anglers which can spout water though we didn’t see them in action when we were there. Check out the spotted garden eels which love to bury themselves in the sand and many other interesting creatures. There was also a white tiger in action looking for its food. Overall a very interesting visit. Highly recommended. Service dogs for those with disabilities are allowed.
7. Tennoji Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By GFH01701 - Bangkok, Thailand
No, there is no panda or any fancy aspect here, but was greatly enjoyable last Sunday (May 21), when it was packed by families with babies to toddler/kids, young/elderly couples, tour of handicapped people, animal-loving loners intending to fill in time but somehow ended up loving the Zoo; even the homeless people loitering around the zoo were felt like accepted as part of the specimen? - yet another evidence of Osaka people's uniqueness; what the local visitors were commenting on each specimen that I overhead were indeed full of wit and humors, which you could never expect from Tokyoites or other Japanese from other region; even if you don't speak Japanese, you would feel out the humor of the Osaka people during your visit which costs only JPY 500 or USD 4.3 equivalent only (adult) - give it a try, especially on Sundays when the nearby fair - ongoing near the Tensiba Gate - and Shinseikai located a few min walk from the opposite Gate have a perked-up happy feel!
8. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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.
9. Aqua Pia Akutagawa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
