Travel to historical Osaka
Enjoy the area's museums, history and theatre scene with a rental holiday home in Osaka. This city's shopping, restaurants and sightseeing draw many visitors. Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are a couple of places to search for that perfect souvenir. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Osaka
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Osaka a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Universal Studios Japan (4.5 mi / 7.2 km)
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Taihei-no-yu Namba Bathhouse (3.1 mi / 5 km)
- Tennoji Zoo (3.6 mi / 5.7 km)
- Spa World (3.6 mi / 5.9 km)
- Legoland Discovery Center (5 mi / 8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Osaka
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Osaka is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Arima Onsen (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Nakanoshima Park (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Utsubo Park (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Kema Sakuranomiya Park (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Osaka Castle Park (2 mi / 3.3 km)
- Tombori River Walk (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
Transport options to and around Osaka
The nearest airport is in Osaka (ITM-Itami), located 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Kobe (UKB), which is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Station and Oebashi Station are the main stations in the area. It's easy to get around Osaka by catching a ride on the metro at Higashi-Umeda Station, Umeda Station (Hanshin) or Umeda Station (Hankyu).