What to do in Osaka

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Osaka

Osaka Tourist Attractions & Activities

Coming up: Osaka! You’re keen to set course in a new direction. Perpetually prepared for imaginative ways to get inspired and broaden your horizons, you’re eager to check out an exciting city like a pro. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and start daydreaming, because Expedia Australia makes it a breeze to book tons of things to do.

  • Book your favourite day trip on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a dream hotel or luxurious meal while you’re travelling. The things to do in Osaka are not only topnotch, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg. We have 705 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$5.
  • Osaka is popular among adventurers. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local history and find the top activities, and a good percentage of these travellers can't wait to return. The most loved activities can get the curiosity of even experienced travellers, and it's easy to see why. Our activities includes a wide array of entertainment and opportunities for excitement. From one-of-a kind ways to see the best this area has to give like a Self-Guided Himeji Castle Tour to Shared Shuttle: Kansai International Airport (KIX)–Kyoto that makes venturing around town a breeze, there are loads of opportunities to choose from when you consider all the options for fun available here at Expedia Australia.

It takes a bit of planning to fully explore Osaka, particularly when you want to include a lot of exciting activities. And it's clear that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You can't wait to scope out the most essential activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our activities are the ideal way to organise your holiday. Book professional regional tours on Expedia Australia, and leave your map behind.


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Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(291 area reviews)

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

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Umeda

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Station City. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

Umeda
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.

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Kita

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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Minami

4/5(20 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

Minami
Osaka Castle featuring a city

Chuo

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Chuo

Day trip destinations from Osaka