Best activities in Osaka

One of the world's largest aquariums, with more than 15 large tanks of Pacific marine life. The glowing jellyfish area is a highlight, and it is especially good for children.

"One of the world's largest aquariums, with more than 15 large tanks of Pacific marine life. The glow"

A theme park with Harry Potter world and the first Super Nintendo World, about 15 minutes from Umeda. Timed-entry tickets are needed for some areas, and Halloween Horror Nights runs in October.

"A theme park with Harry Potter world and the first Super Nintendo World, about 15 minutes from Umeda"

A Ferris wheel built onto the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, with a decent view over the Dotonbori area. Riding it in the evening is recommended.

"A Ferris wheel built onto the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, with a decent view over the Dotonbori "

A giant Ferris wheel 112 m tall, across from the aquarium, with great views over the Bay Area. It is best visited in the evening when it is lit up.

"A giant Ferris wheel 112 m tall, across from the aquarium, with great views over the Bay Area. It is"

An after-dark experience in a park, with interactive light and sound artworks that respond to visitors. It suits solo travellers and families alike.

"An after-dark experience in a park, with interactive light and sound artworks that respond to visito"

Japan's tallest Ferris wheel, next to Expo Park. In winter, gondolas come with a kotatsu, warm sake and oden.

"Japan's tallest Ferris wheel, next to Expo Park. In winter, gondolas come with a kotatsu, warm sake "

A theater in the Namba area where visitors can watch traditional performances.

"A theater in the Namba area where visitors can watch traditional performances."

The national theater for bunraku traditional puppet performances, near Dotonbori.

"The national theater for bunraku traditional puppet performances, near Dotonbori."

An Osaka Bay sightseeing cruise departing near the Kaiyukan aquarium.

"An Osaka Bay sightseeing cruise departing near the Kaiyukan aquarium."

An indoor Lego attraction in the Tempozan harbour area next to the aquarium.

"An indoor Lego attraction in the Tempozan harbour area next to the aquarium."

A large red Ferris wheel on top of the HEP FIVE shopping building in Umeda. It was under construction at the time of filming.

"A large red Ferris wheel on top of the HEP FIVE shopping building in Umeda. It was under constructio"

River boat tour on the Dotonbori canal, recommended as one of the best ways to see Osaka.

"River boat tour on the Dotonbori canal, recommended as one of the best ways to see Osaka."

Large onsen and spa complex where visitors can try Japanese hot-spring bathing. Bathing is nude, so visitors should keep that in mind.

"Large onsen and spa complex where visitors can try Japanese hot-spring bathing. Bathing is nude, so "