Nearby Attractions

Real admission fees for popular attractions, with the nearest subway station for each.

Osaka Castle

Royal Palace

One of Japan's most famous castles, rebuilt in the 1930s; the keep houses a museum on the castle's history and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

🚇 JR Osaka Loop Line · Osakajokoen Station

Admission fee¥1,200

Closed: Closed December 28-January 1

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Dotonbori

Entertainment District

Osaka's iconic canal-side entertainment district, famous for the Glico running-man sign and dense street-food scene.

🚇 Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line/Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line/Nankai Main Line · Namba Station

Admission feeFree

Closed: None — open every day

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Tsutenkaku Tower

Observatory

The retro symbol of the Shinsekai district — an observation tower with a 5th-floor 'Golden Observatory' and an optional outdoor rooftop deck.

🚇 Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line · Dobutsuen-mae Station

Admission fee¥1,200

Closed: None — open every day

¥1,200 for the 5th-floor observatory; +¥300 for the outdoor rooftop 'Tenbo Paradise' deck.

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Aquarium

One of the world's largest aquariums, centered on a giant whale-shark tank recreating the Pacific Rim's ecosystems.

🚇 Osaka Metro Chuo Line · Osakako Station

Admission fee¥2,700

Closed: None — open every day

Dynamic pricing — ¥2,700-3,500 for adults depending on the date.

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Universal Studios Japan

Theme Park

A major movie-themed park including a Super Nintendo World area — one of the most-visited theme parks in Japan.

🚇 JR Yumesaki Line (Sakurajima Line) · Universal City Station

Admission fee¥8,600

Closed: None — open every day

Highly dynamic pricing — a 1-Day Studio Pass runs roughly ¥8,600-11,900 depending on the date; check the official calendar before planning.

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Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory

Observatory

A rooftop 'floating garden' observatory connecting two towers, famous for panoramic 360-degree night views of the city.

🚇 Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/JR Osaka Loop Line · Osaka/Umeda Station

Admission fee¥2,000

Closed: None — open every day

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Shitennoji Temple

Temple / Shrine

One of Japan's oldest officially administered temples, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku; the outer grounds are free, the central Garan complex charges admission.

🚇 Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line · Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station

Admission fee¥500

Closed: None — open every day

Free entry on the 21st (Kobo Daishi memorial) and 22nd (Prince Shotoku memorial) of each month, and during spring/autumn equinox periods.

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Sumiyoshi Taisha

Temple / Shrine

One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, famous for its distinctive arched Sorihashi Bridge and rare Sumiyoshi-zukuri architectural style.

🚇 Hankai Tramway · Sumiyoshi-Toriimae Station

Admission feeFree

Closed: None — open every day

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