Bay Area

Osaka Universal City Walk

Formerly a dockside wasteland, the bay area of Osaka has been transformed into a vibrant entertainment district full of fun things to do. The bay area is home to Universal Studios, Japan’s largest aquarium and one of the worlds largest ferris wheels. A large island was also constructed in the area to be the home of various sporting facilities and parks.

Osaka's Bay Area

Osaka Bay Bridge

About the Bay Area

The Osaka Bay Area has been an important trading hub in Japan for more than 1,300 years. Historically, it also served as a major diplomatic…


Osaka Cosmo Tower

Cosmo Tower

Cosmo Tower (formerly known as the World Trade Centre) is western Japan’s tallest building and the second tallest in the entire country, soaring to a…


Mashima Baseball Stadium

Maishima Sports Island

Built on reclaimed land, the 225-hectare Maishima Island is divided into four zones: sport, education, recreation, and health. The sports zone takes up around 120…


Osaka Aquarium

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

The Kaiyukan Osaka Aquarium is one of the most impressive aquariums in the world, offering a rare glimpse of incredible sea creatures—all housed within one…


Tempozan Harbour Village

Tempozan Harbour Village

Not far from Universal Studios lies Tempozan Harbour Village, a modern waterfront shopping and entertainment area located about 20 minutes from Osaka’s CBD.


Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

Opened in 2001, Universal Studios Japan is one of Osaka’s most popular attractions. Styled after the Universal Studios parks in Orlando and Los Angeles, it…