Recommended places to visit in Osaka

No matter how many times you go to Osaka, it never gets boring. It's easy to travel, fun, convenient, and there are so many places to eat and visit. Today, I will recommend some places I’ve been to that feel cute and trendy.

1. Namba Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine and another landmark in Osaka. I think it’s unique because usually shrines have a similar style, but here it has a giant lion head with a wide-open mouth. Visitors never stop coming. Admission is free.
Address - 2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016 Japan
Highlight - Shrine with a giant lion head with a wide-open mouth as the roof
Rating - 9/10
Transportation - Get off at Namba Station and walk about 800 meters
Opening hours - 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM

2. Hep Five Ferris wheel is a giant red Ferris wheel on a building, very spectacular and thrilling, and very tall.
Address - 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0017 Japan, HEP FIVE 7F
Transportation - About a 3-minute walk from Osaka-Umeda Station
Opening hours - 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Admission - 800 yen or free with Osaka Amazing Pass

3. Umeda Sky Building is a tall building with a 360-degree view of Osaka. If you want to see the city view, I highly recommend this place.
Address - 1 Chome-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-6023 Japan
Highlight - Tunnel staircase
Opening hours - 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Transportation - 9-minute walk from JR Osaka Station or Osaka-Umeda Station
Admission - 1,200 yen

4. American Village and Orange Street are very chic areas, popular with young people. The decoration is unique, and you can walk along them continuously. There are also people singing and playing music in the park.
Address - Minamihorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0015 Japan
Transportation - Get off at Yotsubashi Station and walk about 3 minutes

Post by Tonoor | Aug 8, 2025

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