Osaka Prefecture Hotels

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Japan, one of the top theme parks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Universal Studios Japan, you'll love Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both located nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dotonbori, a popular place for shoppers in Minami. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, Namba Walk Shopping Mall, and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.

Why not catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka, a major stadium in Nishi. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Kyocera Dome Osaka is cool, you also might like EDION Arena Osaka and Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, both located nearby.

Get your fill of Osaka Castle— one of the top attractions in Chuo and worth a pic or two during your stay in Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Osaka has to offer, head to Dotonbori, Osaka Castle Park, and Osaka-jō Hall.

Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, a top attraction in Minato. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, you'll love Legoland Discovery Center and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both a short walk away.

If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Spa World, a popular spa in Naniwa. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Osaka has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Kyocera Dome Osaka.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Tsutenkaku Tower— just one of the monuments in Naniwa. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Kuromon Market in Minami and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Dotonbori, Namba Walk Shopping Mall, and Doton Plaza.