Family and Kids in Osaka

Looking out for what can you do with kids and family in Osaka? Here are the things that you should not miss out on a family vacation with kids, toddlers, or babies. Discover the ultimate places for kids in Osaka, be it water parks, theme parks, or playgrounds. Children will have fun, learn new things, get good food and will not get bored in long queues. Keep reading to know about awesome places and activities to enjoy with your kids in Osaka.
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Let's explore our list of kid-friendly attractions in Osaka for perfect family outings and getaways.

  1. Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kids
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

    Aquarium

    The Osaka Aquarium, also known as Kaiyukan, is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area. It is one of Japan's most spectacular and grand aquariums. Spread across 8 floors, the aquarium is home to some of the most beautiful and stunning creatures of the aquatic world. Travel on the suggested route and descend a spiral slope, viewing the tanks along the way. The Central Tank is ...Read more
  2. A place for children with all kinds of interests
    Dotonbori Area

    Family and Kids

    Dotonbori Area is one of Osaka's most popular localities. It is a street that runs parallel to the Dotonbori canal. Having lots of malls, shops and restaurants around, it is a popular shopping and entertainment district. At night, the entire area is lit up by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs, including the well known Glico Running Man sign and Kani Doraku crab sign. Trivia- Dotonbor...Read more
  3. A guaranteed fun space for the kids
    Universal Studios Japan

    Theme Park

    Universal Studios Japan is a major tourist attraction in Osaka and draws a lot of visitors. When opened in March 2001, it was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. It is spread across an area of approximately 39 hectares! Now that is one giant theme park!  Popular rides within the park include The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, Hollywood Dr...Read more
  4. Amazing Osaka attraction for kids
    Osaka Castle Park

    Park

    The castle looms over this 2 kilometres square park. Aside from the 600 cherry trees in Nishinomaru Garden that make it one of Japan's Top 100 hanami parks, there are hundreds of trees that make the park beautiful in every season, especially in autumn. Some things you should check off your list: Make sure to stroll by the Ume Grove, and in Omoide-no-mori (Grove of Remembrance). See the monumen...Read more
  5. Can keep your kids busy for days
    Shinsaibashi

    Family and Kids

    Listen up shopaholics! Shinsaibashi is the largest shopping area in Osaka! Here you will find many boutiques and specialty shops along with malls and department stores. The Shisaibashi is spread across many arcaded streets. A popular one, the Suomachi-suji Street, offers an elegant atmosphere. One can expect stone paved sidewalks with British style streetlamps and brick buildings. This area is ...Read more
  6. Perfect for kids day out in Osaka
    Minami

    Family and Kids

    The area around Namba station is among the busiest and and most entertaining in Osaka. It is one of the city's main shopping and dining hubs. Don't miss the following highlights in the area: Kuromon Ichiba Market: 200 food stalls spread out along 600 metres. Similar to Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Arcade, which is also in the area. Dotonbori: The big and bright signboards of restaurants, theatre...Read more
  7. Fun place to go for kids
    Osaka Castle

    Park

    The castle looms over this 2 kilometres square park. Aside from the 600 cherry trees in Nishinomaru Garden that make it one of Japan's Top 100 hanami parks, there are hundreds of trees that make the park beautiful in every season, especially in autumn. Some things you should check off your list: Make sure to stroll by the Ume Grove, and in Omoide-no-mori (Grove of Remembrance). See the monumen...Read more
  8. A cool place to see with kids
    Tempozan Ferris Wheel

    Family and Kids

    Before there was the London Eye, there was THE Tempozan Ferris Wheel! Situated at the mouth of the Osaka Bay, Tempozan Ferris Wheel was the biggest, tallest and most technologically advanced observation wheel in the world (it was later surpassed by the gigantic London Eye). From the top, one gets to see beautiful panoramic views of the sea, the mountains and the entire city of Osaka. During the...Read more
  9. A fantastic place for refreshing break for children
    Kuromon Market

    Family and Kids

    This market has been around for 170 years, preserving Osaka's traditions in a way few other places can. While they do sell apparel, electronics and other paraphernalia, the vendors at this market are most famous for their food. With 200 vendors (mostly mom-and-pop style) over 600 metres, this is the best place to be introduced to Osaka cuisine. : Check out the fresh produce, from the exorbitan...Read more
  10. One of the awesome things children enjoy the most
    Mint Museum

    Family and Kids

    There are over 4000 items on exhibit in this museum on Japanese coin and currency. The collection is housed inside a building that used to be an old thermal power plant. See a miniature of the mint complex of it's 1873 layout. View the 1876 Great Clock. See The Balance used to test the purity of gold, and Japan's oldest Double-Entry Accounting Book. There's also an antique Hepburn dictionary. L...Read more
  11. The best option for younger visitors
    Abeno Harukas

    Family and Kids

    At 300 metres this is Osaka's tallest skyscraper, and also Japan's tallest building. It has multiple attractions. Floors 58-60 are the Harukas 300 observation deck, and from there you have 360 degree panoramas of Osaka. The 58th floor deck has a cafe and an inner court. The Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store, which, with 100,000 square meters of retail space, is the largest in Japan. The ...Read more
  12. A place where kids enjoy and have fun
    Hep Five

    Family and Kids

    The bright red Ferris Wheel of the Hep Five shopping mall is the building's main landmark. At its highest point it reaches 106 metres above the ground. The gondolas are air conditioned, so your views of Osaka and as far as Mount Ikoma will be as comfortable as they are spectacular. The night views are just as incredible. The ride lasts around 15 minutes. As for the mall itself… consideri...Read more
  13. A place perfect for families with kids
    Nanba Grand Kagetsu

    Family and Kids

    This theatre was built in 1987 and has since become famous for Yoshimoto style Japanse comedy. Most of the laughs focus on monologues and dialogues. But the antics of the Japanese performers, even when foreign tourists can't make sense of all of it, are a riot! The acrobatic stunts are certainly impressive. Before the main events rakugo and manzai acts will warm you up. Keep yourself updated on...Read more
  14. A favorite place to take the kids in the city
    Nakanoshima Park

    Park

    Nakanoshima Park is a waterfront park nestled between Dojimagawa and Tosaborigawa rivers. Spread across an area of 10.6 ha, the park is an urban oasis. It was established in the year 1891 and was Osaka’s first public park. At the end of every year, the park is illuminated beautifully and attracts a lot of visitors. It has a rose garden which is home to around 4000 rose bushes of approxima...Read more
  15. It's just one of those places to visit and hang out
    Hozenji Yokocho

    Family and Kids

    A charming stone paved pathway around 80 metres long is one of Ozaka's greatest hidden gems. The sixty small food and bar outlets here, known as izakaya, have served as the area's nightspot since the Edo period. Though they all look unassuming, some of them are famous, such as Katsudon and Yakizen. It's popular with local celebrities. The street gets its name from the Hozen-ji Temple here. Look...Read more