Osaka, Japan

Osaka for first-timers

Welcome to Osaka! Dive into the city's vibrant culture and explore must-see attractions. Our expertly curated tours will ensure you make the most of your inaugural visit.

Couple examining a map in a city setting, ideal for first-time visitors.

Top things to do

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Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka

from ¥12,000

Kyoto Day Tours

from ¥8,000

Kintetsu Rail Pass

from ¥1,900

Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise

from ¥1,800

MIRACLE WORLD

from ¥2,800

Top experiences in Osaka

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Interactive space-themed display at MIRACLEWORLD Osaka.

Museums

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD

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¥2,800

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD. Rated 5 out of 5 from 8 ratings.From ¥2,800

Umeda Sky Building's rooftop observatory in Osaka, showcasing its unique architectural design.

Observation Decks

Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass

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¥2,700

Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥2,700

Umeda Sky Building's unique architecture in Osaka, Japan.

Observation Decks

Umeda Sky Building Admission Ticket + Koji Kinutani Art Museum

¥2,500

Umeda Sky Building Admission Ticket + Koji Kinutani Art Museum. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥2,500

Tombori River Cruise boat navigating through Osaka's vibrant Dotonbori district.

Sightseeing Cruises

Osaka: Tombori River Cruise

¥2,000

Osaka: Tombori River Cruise. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings.From ¥2,000

Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.

Sports

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament: Reserved Seats & Expert Guide at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (May 10–24)

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¥19,000

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament: Reserved Seats & Expert Guide at Ryōgoku Kokugikan (May 10–24). Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥19,000

Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.

Day Trips

Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto

from ¥10,000

¥8,000

20% off

Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From ¥8,000

Free cancellation

Tourists photographing Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Kyoto.

Day Trips

Discover Nara Kyoto and Fushimi Inari from Osaka

¥20,212

Discover Nara Kyoto and Fushimi Inari from Osaka. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥20,212

Santa Maria cruise ship in Osaka Bay with Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

Sightseeing Cruises

Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise

¥1,800

Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥1,800

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and a boat on the moat, skip-the-line tickets available.

Landmarks

Osaka Amazing Pass: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, River Cruise + Unlimited Metro

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¥3,500

Osaka Amazing Pass: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, River Cruise + Unlimited Metro. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From ¥3,500

Free cancellation

Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.

Train Passes

5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass

¥12,000

5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1518 ratings.From ¥12,000

Free cancellation

Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.

Train Passes

7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass

¥19,000

7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From ¥19,000

City Cards

Osaka e-Pass Premium

¥6,500

Osaka e-Pass Premium. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,500

Deer standing in front of a red torii gate at a shrine in Nara, Japan.

Day Trips

Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops

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¥80,167

Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥80,167

Free cancellation

Kintetsu train passing cherry blossoms with rail pass map showing Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Ise Shima, Nagoya.

Train Passes

Kintetsu Rail Pass: Unlimited Travel on Kintetsu Lines

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¥1,900

Kintetsu Rail Pass: Unlimited Travel on Kintetsu Lines. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,900

What our guests say

Paul

United States

Sep 2025

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Really enjoyed the cruise. The ship looks authentic and the historical information throughout the decks was awesome. Had a great time.

Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise

Anja

Germany

Sep 2025

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We really enjoyed Expo Japan. Despite reservation difficulties, the service from Headout and the Expo helped us immediately. Thank you very much!

EXPO 2025 Osaka: 1-Day Entry Tickets

Lee

United States

Feb 2026

My husband and I had an amazing time here. Every room had unique light shows that made the whole experience enjoyable! We definitely recommend checking this place out if you're ever in the Osaka area.

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD