Osaka Life Shot Spots & Must-See Attractions

Osaka is a charming city full of sights, food, and fun activities. Capture the vibrant scenes of Osaka by visiting the attractions below!

📍 Dotonbori

Glico Sign: The symbol of Osaka! Taking a photo in front of the "Running Man" sign is a must. At night, try shooting with the dazzling neon lights and stunning night view as your backdrop.

Dotonbori River: The lively atmosphere is created by the colorful signs lining the riverbank and the cruise boats. A riverside walk is great, and taking a cruise to capture Dotonbori from a different angle is also recommended.

Street Food: Taste Osaka’s representative foods like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu while snapping some delicious food photos.

📍 Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle Tenshukaku: This place holds Osaka’s history and symbolism. Take photos with the majestic castle as your background, or climb up the tenshukaku for breathtaking panoramic shots of Osaka city.

Osaka Castle Park: The expansive park around the castle shows off different beauties each season. Especially during cherry blossom season, it boasts a fantastic landscape.

📍 Umeda

Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory: A landmark representing Umeda. Especially at sunset and night, you can capture life shots with a mesmerizing night view. The view of Osaka from high above is truly moving.

HEP Five Ferris Wheel: A large ferris wheel with a striking red color. Taking cute concept photos inside the ferris wheel with city views is also fun.

📍 Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

Super Nintendo World: Experience a game world come to life with attractions like Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Adventure. You can take colorful photos with charming characters and vibrant settings.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Take photos as if you’ve entered the magical world with Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village as your backdrop. It’s even more perfect with butterbeer!

Minion Park: A lively place to take photos with adorable minions.

📍 Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku

Tsutenkaku: The symbol of the Shinsekai area, which preserves the old Osaka vibe. Capture unique photos with retro signs and atmosphere.

Kushikatsu: Shinsekai is famous for kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), so don’t miss out on delicious food photos!

📍 Abeno Harukas 300

Observation Deck: From Abeno Harukas, one of Japan’s tallest buildings, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Osaka city. Don’t miss the refreshing daytime scenery and the night view!