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

from ¥2,800

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from ¥2,000

from ¥2,400

Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka

from ¥11,000

Kyoto Day Tours

from ¥8,000

Kintetsu Rail Pass

from ¥1,900

Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise

from ¥1,800

Top experiences in Osaka

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

Free cancellation

Interactive space-themed display at MIRACLEWORLD Osaka.

Museums

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD

from ¥2,800

¥1,400

50% off

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,400

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

Landmarks

Osaka Amazing Pass: Free Entry to Osaka Castle

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¥3,500

Osaka Amazing Pass: Free Entry to Osaka Castle. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From ¥3,500

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

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

Selling out fast

Sumo wrestlers grappling in a traditional ring during a match in Japan.

Guided Tours

Osaka Sumo Tournament Tickets with Expert English Guide

¥22,000

Osaka Sumo Tournament Tickets with Expert English Guide. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥22,000

City Cards

Osaka e-Pass Premium

¥6,500

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

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

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

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

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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¥80,692

Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥80,692

Free cancellation

Tourists photographing Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Kyoto.

Day Trips

Discover Nara Kyoto and Fushimi Inari from Osaka

from

¥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

Millions love heading out with us

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

Matthew

Australia

Sep 2025

Was able to skip the queues at the main attractions which allowed us to see more of the park and get the most enjoyment oou the day.

Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass 4 – Fun & Variety (Quick Entry)

Tariq

Aug 2025

Went solo and made friends! Amy made sure no one felt left out. Weather was HOT so bring sunscreen. The wildlife preserve was my fave stop. Would do again.

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

Pavel

Aug 2025

It was interesting: The official Expo 2025 web site did not accept any of my credit cards to buy the ticket. Headout made it at the first attempt. The Expo 2025 itself would need much more time to see everything. One week isn't simply enough.

EXPO 2025 Osaka: Multi-Day Entry Tickets