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Osaka for first-timers

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Osaka JR Pass
Osaka JR Pass
from ¥2,800
Osaka Castle Tickets
Osaka Castle Tickets
from ¥1,200
Osaka Pass
Osaka Pass
from ¥2,400
Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka
Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka
from ¥11,000
Kyoto Day Tours
Kyoto Day Tours
from ¥8,000
Kintetsu Rail Pass
Kintetsu Rail Pass
from ¥1,900
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise
from ¥1,800

Top experiences in Osaka

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
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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from
¥1,900
Kintetsu Rail Pass: Unlimited Travel on Kintetsu Lines. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,900
Tombori River Cruise boat navigating through Osaka's vibrant Dotonbori district.
Sightseeing Cruises
Osaka: Tombori River Cruise
4.1(10)
¥2,000
Osaka: Tombori River Cruise. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings.From ¥2,000
Santa Maria cruise ship in Osaka Bay with Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Sightseeing Cruises
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise
NEW
¥1,800
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥1,800
Free cancellation
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
Train Passes
5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass
4.5(1,518)
¥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
NEW
¥19,000
7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From ¥19,000
Osaka e-Pass Premium offers access to 10 popular spots and night activities.
City Cards
Osaka e-Pass Premium
NEW
¥6,500
Osaka e-Pass Premium. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,500
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
4.1(112)
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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from
¥82,485
Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥82,485
Free cancellation
Tourists photographing Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Kyoto.
Day Trips
Discover Nara Kyoto and Fushimi Inari from Osaka
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from
¥20,212
Discover Nara Kyoto and Fushimi Inari from Osaka. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥20,212
Free cancellation
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 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥2,800
Free cancellation
Sumo wrestlers grappling in a traditional ring during a match in Japan.
Guided Tours
Osaka Sumo Tournament Tickets with Expert English Guide
NEW
¥22,000
Osaka Sumo Tournament Tickets with Expert English Guide. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥22,000

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Paul Einerson
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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 Babst
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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 Doecke
AU

Matthew

Australia
Sep 2025
4/5
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)

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.

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

Pavel Celba

Pavel

Aug 2025
5/5
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

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