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Things to Do in and Around Osaka in Dec (Updated 2025)

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Universal Studios Japan
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LadyisaCat
ไปเล่นมากับเพื่อน ๆ สนุกมาก คนค่อนข้างเยอะขนดาไปตอนช่วงหน้าร้อนนะคะ 😂 เสียดายวันที่ไปเล่นมีเครื่องเล่นปิดบางส่วน เพื่อนพาไปเล่นเครื่องแรกเจอflying dinosaur ไปร้องไห้เลยค่ะ โดยรวมสนุก โซนแฮรี่ดีมาก สนุกมาก ๆ อาหารที่อร่อยสุด ๆ ละ กินเยอะมากค่ะ ชอบมาก ๆ
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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Anja Stevanovic
Aquarium is amazing and well maintained, my only problem were people who kept taping on glass and sticking their faces bothering fishes. There should be sign that glass should not be touched (especially for all grown up people who were doing it)
Osaka Castle Museum
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荒子
It's definitely worth it. I recommend buying tickets online in advance and scanning the QR code to enter, which can save you a lot of queuing time. The various exhibits inside are quite interesting, provided you are interested in Japanese culture. If you are not interested, it's just a pure observation deck.
Osaka Castle Park
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M23***61
There weren't many highlights. It was a reconstruction of an old building, which explains why there were so many modern architectural details. There was a lot of explanatory material, but not many original artifacts; it seems that apart from the foundation, there's not much from the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era. The extra stone museum ticket wasn't really worth it. You just go in, look at the pile of stones from the foundation, and then leave. The Japanese are really something—they managed to put together an exhibition of such a small amount of material.
Tsutenkaku
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_TI***tr
I had a lot of fun. I bought the triple pack where you can "dive and walk," slide, and go to the observation tower.I wanted to do it in that order, but due to the language barrier and not clear directions on where to go I slid first, then observation tower, and I did "dive and walk last." If you want to dive and walk first then you need to bring your QR code to an office which is about 1 min from the tower. In that office you change into your harness and helmet (and that's where you bring it back too). I loved the experience and the tower, I just would have liked to have done "dive and walk" first. Regardless, I had fun and recommend it.
Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory
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Centt
Abeno Harukas 300 is the tallest tower in Osaka, located right next to Tennoji Station. It offers a spectacular, full 360-degree view of the whole city from its observation floors (58th to 60th).The best time to visit is around sunset watching the city lights turn on is incredible. You can enjoy the view from the glass-walled main deck, or head to the Sky Garden on the 58th floor for fresh, open-air seating, drinks, and snacks. If you want a huge thrill, you can pay extra for the Heliport Tour to stand directly on the roof! It’s an essential and fantastic stop in Osaka.
Shinsekai
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ㅣreccoㅣ
It is a shopping street with a long history. It is an excellent place to explore the common people’s culture in Osaka, Japan. The small shops on both sides are full of nostalgic style of the times. A dazzling array of products and various specialty shops, There are also very exaggerated signboards, which can take many good photos. It is also a concentrated place for fried skewers. You can feel the local people’s eating and party habits.
Shinsaibashisuji
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🍂Chris Zhou
Route Planning: Shinsaibashi is a large area with a dense concentration of shops. It's recommended to determine your main destinations in advance and roughly follow the route: "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street → Daimaru/PARCO → American Village → Dotonbori" to avoid backtracking. Payment and Tax Refund: Most shops and restaurants now accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, which is very convenient. Large department stores and drugstores generally offer tax-free shopping; remember to bring your passport. Best Time to Visit: It's recommended to start your visit in the late afternoon. This allows you to experience the daytime hustle and bustle while also enjoying the most dazzling night view – a win-win situation. Transportation: The subway is very convenient. Shinsaibashi Station is a transfer station for multiple lines, and the shopping area is directly accessible from the station exit.
Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
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耶拉维奇
It's good value for money, and guests staying at the ART Hotel get a 50% discount. The onsen (hot spring) is open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM; don't go too early. There's a local Japanese supermarket and a duty-free shop down the escalator at the onsen entrance. Nearby are also Wagyu beef barbecue and a delicious conveyor belt sushi restaurant (it's very popular, so be prepared to queue).
Umeda Sky Building
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_TI***dn
Esperienza molto piacevole, dalla tosse si ha una vista pazzesca di Osaka
Dotonbori
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贝小贝193
You absolutely have to take a picture of the Glico sign! [Smart!] It's a great photo opportunity! Dotonbori Street is bustling with restaurants and shops, and everyone eats and shops. Along the street, you'll see all sorts of eye-catching giant 3D signs—crabs, octopuses, and so on—with unique designs that you can tell what they sell right away. Hahaha.
SPAWORLD HOTEL&RESORT
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Dee8
Nice and clean hotel/spa in the popular tourist area, Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku area. Mega Don Quijote Shinsekai, famous Spa world hotel and resort Osaka and several nearby metro lines make it very convenient for solo or families travellers.Strict rules od no tattoo is allowed/tolerated in the Onsen area. Enjoy!!

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