Shinsekai & Tennoji Full-Day Exploration
Osaka, Japan
About This Activity
Spend a full day exploring south Osaka's authentic neighborhoods at a relaxed pace. Start at Kuromon Market for breakfast, head to Shinsekai for kushi-katsu and Tsutenkaku Tower, then take the subway to Tempozan Harbour Village for the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan — Japan's largest aquarium and home to whale sharks (¥2,700). Finish at the Tempozan Ferris Wheel for harbor views. The pace allows lingering in each district rather than rushing between sights.
Seasonal note: Year-round; indoor aquarium great for rainy days
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