Japan: Visiting Osaka (大阪) in One or Two Days
If you arrive Osaka via KIX or via Kyoto, here are the top attractions you may want to consider. Osaka Bay Area The Osaka Bay Area is a collection of young city districts on man-made waterfront islands and peninsulas, built to accommodate Osaka 's sprawling growth. The districts host a variety of tourist attractions, such as museums, theme parks, observatories and shopping centers. While staying in Osaka Bay Area, you can visit the following top-visited destinations: ○ Universal Studios Japan Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area , the theme park occupies an area of 39 hectares and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Resort . ○ Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan 海遊館) Is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums . Marine life is displayed in 15 tanks, each representing a specific region of the Pacific Rim. Other Attractions Osaka Castle (Osakajo 大阪城 ) ○ The castle tow...