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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.
Couple examining a map in a city setting, ideal for first-time visitors.

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Osaka JR Pass
Osaka JR Pass
from ¥26,000
Osaka Castle Tickets
Osaka Castle Tickets
from ¥1,200
Osaka Umeda Sky
Osaka Umeda Sky
from ¥2,000
Osaka Pass
Osaka Pass
from ¥1,003
Sumo Wrestling In Osaka Tickets
Sumo Wrestling In Osaka Tickets
from ¥12,000
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
Miracle World Osaka Tickets
Miracle World Osaka Tickets
from ¥2,800
Katsuo Ji Temple
Katsuo Ji Temple
from ¥484

Top experiences in Osaka

Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms and a boat on the moat, skip-the-line tickets available.
Osaka Amazing Pass: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, River Cruise + Unlimited Metro
Landmarks
from
¥3,500
Osaka Amazing Pass: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, River Cruise + Unlimited Metro. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings.From ¥3,500
Tombori River Cruise boat navigating through Osaka's vibrant Dotonbori district.
Osaka: Tombori River Cruise
Sightseeing Cruises
¥2,000
Osaka: Tombori River Cruise. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings.From ¥2,000
Katsuo-ji Temple surrounded by autumn foliage and a pond in Osaka, Japan.
Katsuo-ji Temple Tickets
Religious Sites
from
¥484
Katsuo-ji Temple Tickets. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥484
Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.
Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan
Guided Tours
from
¥19,000
Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From ¥19,000
Umeda Sky Building's unique architecture in Osaka, Japan.
Umeda Sky Building Admission Ticket + Koji Kinutani Art Museum
Observation Decks
¥2,500
Umeda Sky Building Admission Ticket + Koji Kinutani Art Museum. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From ¥2,500
Free cancellation
Interactive space-themed display at MIRACLEWORLD Osaka.
Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD
Museums
from
¥2,800
Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD. Rated 5 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From ¥2,800
Person in kimono walking through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates, Kyoto.
Kyoto's Top Temples Guided Tour: Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera & Kinkaku-ji from Osaka/Kyoto
Day Trips
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
Free cancellation
Japanese castle with cherry blossoms and illuminated pond in Kansai region.
5 Day JR Kansai Wide Area Pass
Train Passes
¥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.
7 Days Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass
Train Passes
¥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.
Osaka e-Pass Premium
City Cards
¥6,500
Osaka e-Pass Premium. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥6,500
Deer standing in front of a red torii gate at a shrine in Nara, Japan.
Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops
Day Trips
¥76,928
Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥76,928
Free cancellation
Kintetsu train passing cherry blossoms with rail pass map showing Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Ise Shima, Nagoya.
Kintetsu Rail Pass: Unlimited Travel on Kintetsu Lines
Train Passes
from
¥1,900
Kintetsu Rail Pass: Unlimited Travel on Kintetsu Lines. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,900
Santa Maria cruise ship in Osaka Bay with Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise
Sightseeing Cruises
¥1,800
Osaka Bay Santa Maria Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From ¥1,800
Umeda Sky Building's rooftop observatory in Osaka, showcasing its unique architectural design.
Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass
Observation Decks
from
¥2,700
Umeda Sky Building Ticket + Osaka Metro & Bus Pass. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥2,700
Umeda Sky Building in Osaka with autumn trees and blue sky.
Osaka Subway 26/48-Hour Pass
Public Transport
from
¥1,003
Osaka Subway 26/48-Hour Pass. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From ¥1,003
Dotonbori Wonder Cruise passing neon-lit billboards in Osaka at night.
Dotonbori Wonder Night Sightseeing Cruise Tickets
Sightseeing Cruises
¥2,470
Dotonbori Wonder Night Sightseeing Cruise Tickets. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥2,470
Cherry blossoms near a river with Hankyu 1-Day Pass map overlay.
Hankyu Railway 1-Day Pass: Between Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe & Takarazuka
Train Passes
¥1,300
Hankyu Railway 1-Day Pass: Between Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe & Takarazuka. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥1,300
JR train on tracks in Kansai region, Japan, with JR logo in foreground.
JR Kansai Mini Pass: 3-Day Unlimited Travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe
Train Passes
¥3,000
JR Kansai Mini Pass: 3-Day Unlimited Travel across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥3,000
Free cancellation
katsuo-ji temple guided day tour from kyoto-1
Katsuo-ji Temple Guided Day Tour from Kyoto
Religious Sites
¥7,889
Katsuo-ji Temple Guided Day Tour from Kyoto. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From ¥7,889

What our guests say

Tomasz K

Poland
Couple
May 2026
It was a wonderful trip. Our guide, Mari, is a true sumo fan. Full of passion and knowledge for sumo. She experienced the competition, and we did too.

Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

Mitch B

Couple
May 2026
We were early, so there were just a few people, which made the experience even nicer! The digital art is beautiful and well made.

Admission Pass to MIRACLE WORLD

Ibrahim K

Turkey
Couple
Mar 2026
Having unlimited subway access and being able to visit over 40 attractions is a fantastic opportunity. Even though we picked it up in the afternoon, Osaka Castle was our first stop, but after that we visited four more different buildings.

Osaka Amazing Pass: Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, River Cruise + Unlimited Metro

Marcos Z

Germany
Solo
May 2026
The private Guide was excellent. Although we could not speak english with him, we managed to find a solution for our communication. He was by far the best guide we had during our vacations in any region worldwide. I must apologize my very late recenssion, but I still hope this reachs you, since the service was excellent.

Kyoto & Nara by Private Car: Temples, Deer Park & Scenic Stops

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