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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.
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Top experiences in Osaka

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Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Train Passes
4.5(1,518)
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 1518 ratings.
¥12,000
Free cancellation
Asian female tourist taking photos from train window with camera.
Train Passes
NEW
¥19,000
Universal Studios Japan attractions featuring Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Theme Parks
4.5(33)
Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 33 ratings.
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¥18,800
Free cancellation
People in character costumes driving go-karts on Osaka street during Akiba Kart experience.
Go Karting
4.7(23)
Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 from 23 ratings.
from ¥12,800
¥9,000
30% off
Crowd outside a pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka with flags and blue sky.
Museums
3.3(1,381)
Rated 3.3 out of 5.0 from 1381 ratings.
from
¥3,700
Tombori River Cruise boat navigating through Osaka's vibrant Dotonbori district.
Sightseeing Cruises
NEW
¥2,000
Osaka e-Pass Premium offers access to 10 popular spots and night activities.
City Cards
NEW
¥6,500
Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
Day Trips
4.1(111)
Rated 4.1 out of 5.0 from 111 ratings.
from ¥10,000
¥8,000
20% off
Free cancellation
Tourists photographing Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Kyoto.
Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and a boat on the moat, skip-the-line tickets available.
Landmarks
4.4(231)
Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 231 ratings.
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¥3,500
Santa Maria cruise ship in Osaka Bay with Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Sightseeing Cruises
NEW
¥1,800
Free cancellation
Kintetsu train passing cherry blossoms with rail pass map showing Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Ise Shima, Nagoya.

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Yasui Ola
JP

Yasui

Japan
Aug 2025
5/5
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We visited most of the exposition halls that didn't have a long line up. We just avoided any long waiting time and in a day we could see most of the expo. It helps that we took a weekday ticket (and visited on a Monday) the crowds were not too bad. We left the Expo just after the fireworks show around 9PM to avoid line ups for shuttles at the closing. The drone show was canecleed due to strong winds so it's a shame because we wanted to see it.
Long Van
AU

Long

Australia
Jun 2025
5/5
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It was an awesome experience; our first time with go kart in Japan and we loved it. The Akiba staffs are friendly and helpful, especially Marin, led and made the tour course really exciting. Took lots of beautiful photo for us. Many thanks Marin. Easy booking with Headout.
valerie charmian uy wong de leon
PH

Valerie

Philippines
Jan 2025
5/5
Being able to buy last minute - a Universal Studio Japan hard-to-get fast past for December at Headout made the trip to Univeral Studio Japan most worth it and memorable ! Ticket is easy to use.
Lotte

Lotte

Jul 2025
4/5
Nice tour! Saw lots, guide was funny and gave us great tips on where to eat after. The bamboo forest was PACKED but still beautiful. Would recommend for first timers.

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