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Universal Studios Japan
“Buy tickets online in advance plus an express pass for 4 rides (not cheap); arrive ~10am for short entry lines. Note 140cm height limit for rides.”
Michal Milrad
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Universal Studios Japan
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Universal Studios Japan
Even if you skip exploring Osaka in depth, don't miss Universal – one of the best parks in the world.
Dotonbori
He says besides Dotonbori there isn't much in Osaka unless you're doing Universal.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
You enter at the top and spiral down around a huge central tank, seeing it from a new angle at each ocean-themed level.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Entry is by timed slot — they had 18:30 and lost it when a rainstorm shut the park's rides down.
Nipponbashi Denden Town
Neon electronics and arcade street — especially atmospheric on a rainy evening.
OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts
Ask for the family room: a small Japanese bed per child, central dining table, two bathrooms, Japandi design and a view over all of Osaka.
Super Nintendo World
Get the Power-Up Band (~€30, works only in the park) — without it kids can't play most of the interactive games or collect keys.
Sushi Kazenogi
Counter omakase: coal-seared mackerel, uni with caviar, whale nigiri, Dassai 23 sake. Mostly seafood — chef can barely adapt dishes.
と木と
Wagyu sando on Japanese milk bread, ~¥3,500, limited daily quantity — come early, no reservation needed.
大阪鉄板焼き 神戸牛ステーキ Zin 難波店
Book ahead via their Instagram, ask to swap out seafood courses; A5 wagyu omakase ¥12,000–16,000 pp, with a Dotonbori view.
Super Potato
Second-hand retro heaven: 40-year-old consoles, vintage Game Boy carts (¥19,000–¥32,000) and a giant playable Game Boy inside.
Karahori Shopping Street
Old-Osaka backstreets and alleys around Matsuyamachi, with hidden izakayas like tokito.
PABLO cheese tart
Get the 6 Pablo mini set (~$15): the brûlée tart is a 10/10 and the lemon cheese tart 8/10; the matcha-pistachio one disappointed.
Strawberry Mania
Candied strawberry skewers are addictive; also strawberry daifuku with chocolate or custard cream (¥500) and strawberry warabi mochi cup (¥600).
Universal Wonderland
Sesame Street and Hello Kitty areas with a carousel and character meet-and-greets — a good place to start with little kids.
Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama
Quiet café with a canal-front terrace; drip coffee ¥550, pastries like carrot cake or bacon cheddar scone ¥460.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Her favourite attraction in the park — the Minions ride was the most fun of all.
Melt Chocolate
Belgian chocolate cafe: get the hot chocolate with shaved chocolate curls — rich and tasty but not heavy.
Mugi to Mensuke
One of Osaka's most acclaimed ramen spots and a full meal cost them about ~$9.
Shinsekai
Colorful, nostalgic district known for kushikatsu and the Tsutenkaku Tower.
Sing on Tour
All the Sing characters sing and dance live on stage — filming inside is not allowed.
Truffle Bakery
Bakery specializing in truffle-laced breads and pastries; pain au chocolat ¥380, items ¥306–398.
りくろーおじさんの店 大丸梅田店
Watch Osaka's famous jiggly cheesecake baked and unmolded fresh at the stand inside Daimaru Umeda; opinions are split, he loves it.
黒門市場
Eat on the spot: sashimi, unagi sushi and skewers around ¥1,320–1,650; grilled king crab, uni and giant prawns at the stalls.
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Rooms are tiny (no room to open a suitcase) but location is perfect near Dotonbori; pool on floor 40 costs ¥2,000-3,000, timed slots, pay in the lobby 15 min ahead.
Glico Sign
The iconic Glico Running Man billboard, lit up over the Dotonbori canal.
Grand Front Osaka
Umeda complex mixing shopping, dining and art; Knowledge Capital inside has a Pepper robot greeting shoppers.
Minion Park
Villain-Con area where kids can hug the Minion characters.
Tempozan Marketplace
Big mall right next to the aquarium with shops and food — good place to kill time until your entry slot.
Tsutenkaku
The famous symbol of the Shinsekai district — the landmark to head for there.
Venchi
Well-known gelato in the mall right outside his hotel; he took mango with berries and called it dreamy.
難波八阪神社
One of Osaka's famous shrines — the torii gate marks it as Shinto, and inside is the giant lion-head stage.
@cosme OSAKA
The Osaka branch of @cosme, the 'Sephora of Japan'.
Ishida Links Umeda
His restaurant pick in Osaka - wagyu teppanyaki, located inside the Links Umeda complex.
Jinen
Order the eel-and-butter nigiri they specialize in, plus fried corn balls, miso eggplant and as much tuna and salmon as you can.
Kinopio's Cafe
Reserve a time slot in the Universal app the moment you enter the park; arrive exactly at your time — you'll still queue.
Okonomiyaki Sakaba O
Tiny spot with ~10 seats — come before the dinner peak, there's always a line. Yakisoba with a fried egg was tasty; ¥2,000–3,000.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Visible in the skyline view from the hotel's high-floor pool.
Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
100+ min wait without an express pass, only 20 min with one. Crazy 3D tech but she found it 'nice and nothing more'.
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Busy covered shopping arcade, walking distance from Dotonbori and his hotel.
Daimaru Umeda
Home to a Rikuro cheesecake stand where the cakes are baked in front of you.
Ebisubashi-suji Shopping Street
Lively shopping arcade in Namba he walked through on the way to dinner.
Jaws
Fun photo stop under the hanging great white shark at the Jaws area.
Legoland Discovery Center Osaka
In the same complex as the aquarium — exactly like the Tokyo Legoland Discovery Center.
The Flying Dinosaur
Towering flying coaster inside Universal Studios Japan — eat before you ride.
Umeda Sky Building
Visible right behind Grand Front Osaka in Umeda.
Yoshi's Adventure
Gentle ride in Super Nintendo World, good for small kids.
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Gentle ride in Super Nintendo World, good for small kids.
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