1.Universal Studios Japan
About a 60-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
In eastern Japan, there's Tokyo Disneyland. In western Japan, USJ! Universal Studios Japan is Osaka's No. 1 amusement park.
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2.Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN
About a 60-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
The world's largest aquarium! After 5 PM, enchanting lights go on and the atmosphere gets romantic.
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3.Osaka Castle
About a 30-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
Time-travel back through the centuries! Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and rebuilt by the Tokugawa Shogunate, rulers during the Edo Period (1603-1867). Designated as a National Historic Site.
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4.Hanging Garden
About a 60-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
A breathtaking 360°panoramic view from atop an Osaka landmark! Voted one of Japan's 100 best sunset locations and 100 best night views.
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5.Dōtonbori
About a 30-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
The thriving entertainment hub of Osaka, the Dotonbori district is packed with restaurants like Kuidaore and Kani Doraku, the iconic Glico Man sign, and the historic Shochiku-za Theatre.
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6.Amerika-Mura
About a 30-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
Welcome to Amerika-Mura (America Village)! This neighborhood is at the forefront of youth fashion and trends in Osaka.
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7.Kuromon Market
About a 20-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
The "kitchen of Osaka," this market overflows with the finest, freshest foodstuffs! A top tourist attraction where you can stroll around and eat your fill.
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8.Tennōji Park・Tennōji Zoo
About a 20-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
Tennōji Zoo is the place to see wildlife in Osaka! Have a full day of fun for just ¥500.
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9.Shitennō-ji Temple
About a 20-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
1400 years ago, Prince Shōtoku erected the Shitenno-zo (statues of the Four Heavenly Kings) with prayers for victory in battle. When these prayers were answered, this Buddhist temple was built to enshrine the statues.
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10.Shinsekai・Tsūtenkaku (kushi-katsu)
About a 20-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
The Tsūtenkaku tower is a landmark of Shinsekai. Ironically meaning "new world," this is a popular retro district where you can experience good old Osaka.
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11.Abeno Harukas
About a 15-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
The tallest building in Japan at 60 stories (300 meters). The view from the Harukas 300 observatory is spectacular!
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12.Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
About a 50-minute drive from Ikuta Randsel
One of Japan's three great Sumiyoshi shrines, this Shinto shrine is popularly believed to honor the sea deity. It's famed as a spiritual "power spot."
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