Formerly a dockside wasteland, the Bay Area of Osaka has been transformed into a vibrant entertainment district full of fun things to do. The Bay Area is home to Universal Studios, Japan’s largest aquarium and one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels. A large island was also constructed in the area to be the home of various sporting facilities and parks.
The Osaka Bay Area has been an important trading hub in Japan for more than 1,300 years. Historically, it also served as a major diplomatic…
Cosmo Tower (formerly known as the World Trade Centre) is western Japan’s tallest building and the second tallest in the entire country, soaring to a…
Built on reclaimed land, the 225-hectare Maishima Island is divided into four zones: sport, education, recreation, and health. The sports zone takes up around 120…
The Kaiyukan Osaka Aquarium is one of the most impressive aquariums in the world, offering a rare glimpse of incredible sea creatures—all housed within one…
Not far from Universal Studios lies Tempozan Harbour Village, a modern waterfront shopping and entertainment area located about 20 minutes from Osaka’s CBD.
Opened in 2001, Universal Studios Japan is one of Osaka’s most popular attractions. Styled after the Universal Studios parks in Orlando and Los Angeles, it…