9 sightseeing spots in Osaka that you can enjoy even on a rainy day | Fun for both adults and children!
This issue's special feature is: Osaka Tourist attractions rain version is!
Osaka sightseeing spots you can enjoy even on rainy days
Carefully selected.
Recommended for couples, families and groups of friends
We will introduce indoor facilities, activity spots, and places to go out.
Be sure to also check out the ticket plans for the featured spots!
table of contents
- 1 5 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Popular and classic spots
- 2 2 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Areas where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food
- 3 2 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Museums where you can learn history
- 4 Craft experiences to enjoy in Osaka on a rainy day! Top 10 most popular
- 5 Sightseeing in Osaka can be fully enjoyed even on rainy days
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
5 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Popular and classic spots
First,
Osaka
Popular and classic spots where you can enjoy sightseeing even on rainy days
Introducing!
If you're unsure, come visit
Five Spots
We picked up the following.
1. SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT
Popular in the Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai area
Indoor spa resort facility
is!
As the name of the facility suggests,
Baths, rock baths, and saunas focusing on the culture and history of various countries
There is a lot of it.
The baths are roughly divided into two sections, "Asia" and "Europe", and the men's and women's baths are switched every month.
In Asia, there are resort-like
Bali
" and in Europe, " which recreates a popular nature spot in Italy.
Blue Cave
" etc.
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We especially recommend the baths, which are reminiscent of local spa experiences, as well as tourist spots!
If you're visiting with children, why not check out not only the baths but also the facility's indoor heated pool area, "Spapoo"?
If you are bringing a preschooler,
Spapoo KIDS: A pool for parents and children from age 0
You can also use it!
At Activity Japan,
SPAWORD HOTEL & RESORT admission tickets available for reservation
is.
Choose a schedule that suits you best and make a reservation!
SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT Hot Spring Admission Ticket (Osaka Hot Spring Spa)
Address: 3-4-24 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
2. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Osaka
The world-famous block toy " LEGO® " experience facility is!
Of course you can enjoy playing with blocks in the facility,
You can also receive lectures from professional "master builders"
.
Enjoy a factory tour with a large display
or,
A ride-on VR attraction where you can experience the world of the series
etc.
There are also plenty of activities available that can only be found at specialized facilities.
Osaka's tourist attractions are recreated with blocks
The diorama "Miniland" is a must-see
!
Take a closer look at Mini Osaka,
Osaka
It's also interesting to look for places you've visited or will visit in the future.
To reserve your admission tickets to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Osaka, please click the link below!
Since it is an indoor facility, you can easily drop in even on a rainy day in Osaka.
[Osaka, Tempozan] Legoland Discovery Center Osaka Advance Ticket (specified date and time)
Your imagination and creativity will grow. There are plenty of hands-on attractions to learn, see, feel, and have fun at this indoor playground where you can get lost in the world of LEGO® blocks. There are also tours of the LEGO® block factory, LEGO classes where you can make special creations, a huge diorama that recreates the city of Osaka with LEGO® blocks, and Duplo toys that even small children can play with safely.
Address: 3rd floor, Tempozan Market Place, 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
3. Cup Noodle Museum, Ikeda, Osaka
This popular spot is located in Ikeda City, Osaka, the birthplace of the original instant ramen, "Chicken Ramen"!
You can see exhibits relating to the life story of Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods who developed the product, as well as related materials and exhibits relating to his second invention, Cup Noodles.
Among the most popular are:
You can create your own cup noodles with your own packaging and flavor.
My Cup Noodle Factory
"
!
The reception time for the experience is until 15:30.
Numbered tickets on the day will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
is.
If you would like to participate, please make arrangements in advance.
Below, including the Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda, Currently publishing sightseeing tour plans for surrounding spots !
If you are thinking of sightseeing in the Ikeda area, be sure to check it out.
[Osaka, Ikeda] Osaka Ikeda Experience Tour! Part 1 and Part 2
We will travel around various places in a private car (taxi). From the "Cup Noodle Museum" to the "Ichizo Kobayashi Memorial Museum" and the "Ikeda Castle Ruins" with a guide. In the first part, we will experience copying sutras and Zen meditation at "Kyuanji Temple", which was founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva, was an imperial temple established by Emperor Konoe, and was visited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. For lunch, we will visit "Nichirex" at Hirakawa River.
Address: 8-25 Masumicho, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture
4. Senshu Hot Springs Kansai Airport
At the foot of the Sky Gate Bridge,
A hot spring facility facing Osaka Bay
is.
From the open-air bath,
Sky Gate Bridge stretching to Kansai International Airport & a spectacular view of Osaka Bay
You can enjoy.
The spring quality is a weak alkaline simple hot spring, also known as "beauty water"!
Enjoy the ocean view that is unique to Osaka, soak in the hot springs, and get smooth skin!
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Within the facility,
Quoits and shooting games
There are also plenty of indoor play areas where children can have fun, such as a festival corner where you can enjoy these types of games, as well as a trampoline dome!
To conclude your rainy day sightseeing in Osaka,
Relaxing time for parents and children
It might be nice to spend some time there.
To make a reservation for the natural hot spring Senshu no Yu Kansai Airport, please click the link below!
Since it's a spot close to the airport, it's easy to stop by when traveling to Osaka by plane.
[Osaka/Kansai Airport] Ocean view day trip natural hot spring facility
This is a day-trip natural hot spring facility that boasts an ocean view overlooking Kansai Airport! The facility also has a festival corner for children to enjoy, a gym, and a sauna. At the restaurant where you can enjoy the ocean view, we recommend the local fish dishes!
Address: 1-23 Rinkuouraikita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
5. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
A popular aquarium in the Osaka Bay Area
is!
The museum exhibits creatures from the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire and its surrounding seas.
The range of natural environments recreated is incredibly diverse, from beautiful Japanese rivers to the tropical rainforests of South America and even Antarctica.
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Naturally, the creatures on display in each area are also very diverse, including fish, crustaceans, birds, and mammals!
Of course, we focus on completely different environments. Mascot-like creatures, from colorful tropical fish to cute penguins and seals Let's enjoy it all at once.
Among them, there is a large tank called " " where large creatures such as whale sharks, manta rays, and sunfish swim leisurely. pacific ocean " is a must-check!
Address: 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
2 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Areas where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food
Next, we will introduce
Shopping and gourmet spots to visit in Osaka on a rainy day
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We will also focus on complexes where you can enjoy spectacular views.
1. Umeda Sky Building
Umeda area
A very popular landmark in
is!
Two buildings and a rooftop observation deck
Kuchu Teien Observatory
With its unique look that combines the two, it has also become a popular spot for taking commemorative photos.
Inside the building
Cafe SKY 40: Enjoy home-roasted coffee and beers from around the world
or,
Gallery shop where you can get limited edition goods
There are plenty of shops you can enjoy even on rainy days.
If you're visiting on a date at night,
A lounge where you can enjoy drinks while taking in the Osaka night view, and a Chinese restaurant
You can also use the following.
Meanwhile, on the basement and first floor of the building,
A spot that recreates the nostalgic Showa era streetscape "
Takimi-koji
" is popular
!
This underground mall has a nostalgic atmosphere and is lined with restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines, including Osaka cuisine.
There are plenty of photo spots and exhibits that recreate a retro world, so it would be fun for couples or parents and children to try and capture the Showa era.
If you want to enjoy Umeda Sky Building as a tourist destination in Osaka on a rainy day, You can enjoy an extraordinary digital and artistic experience at Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum " is also recommended !
An overwhelming immersive experience that lets you enter the works of masters through VR and 3D images Everyone from adults to children will have a blast.
In the following, A great value plan that includes admission to the observation deck and Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum is currently being posted!
Address: 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
2. Abeno Harukas
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Abeno Harukas
"teeth,
A large complex boasting a height of 300m
!
The main branch of Kintetsu Department Store is located on the basement floor and the lower floors.
Enjoy shopping to your heart's content at a wide variety of shops
.
Abeno Harukas Dining, one of the largest restaurant areas in Japan, has In addition to Japanese, Western and ethnic cuisine, we also offer buffets and fast food. There's no shortage of food options!
The top three floors of the tower feature an observation deck. Harukas 300 " and is popular even in the rain. .
You can't see the distant scenery, but you can see the scenery below. Osaka You can enjoy a spectacular view of the city!
If you're visiting on a sightseeing date, We recommend going at night to enjoy the glittering night view. is.
Tickets for Harukas 300 can be reserved through the following link:
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Be sure to get your tickets for the best date to coincide with your Osaka sightseeing!
Address: 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
2 Osaka sightseeing spots to enjoy on a rainy day! Museums where you can learn history
In the following,
Museums where you can learn about Osaka's history
Introducing!
Rainy Day
Osaka
When sightseeing, why not take shelter from the rain and enjoy exploring a museum?
1. Osaka Museum of Living Now and Then
A facility where you can learn about the history of Osaka and the lives of its people
is.
A reproduction of the town of Osaka in the Edo period
The seasonal calendar of Naniwa townhouses
" and "A bird's-eye view of Osaka in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods."
Modern Osaka Panorama Tour
"of
Two types of exhibits
You can visit the exhibition.
A row of life-sized townhouses
The seasonal calendar of Naniwa townhouses
is a particularly popular spot where you can experience the feeling of going back in time.
The scenery of the quaint town streets, the interesting interiors of the shops and townhouses along the streets, the sounds of animals, and more.
Relive the Osaka of the Edo period with a detailed atmosphere and the bustle of the time. can!
The scenery changes with the time of day, from daytime to sunset and night, and is full of atmosphere.
Since the exhibit is set up indoors,
You can easily visit even on rainy days.
Yo!
Rainy Day
Osaka
If you are planning to visit the Osaka Museum of Living and Past Life as a tourist, check out the link below.
At Activity Japan,
Advance tickets can be booked
is!
Osaka Municipal Housing Museum "Osaka Museum of Living Now and Then" | Advance admission ticket
Address: Osaka City Housing Information Center Building 8F, 6-4-20 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
2. Osaka Museum of History
A museum where you can learn about Osaka from ancient times to the present is!
The full-scale reproduction of a palace from the Nara period and the exhibits of old Osaka's downtown area are definitely worth seeing.
Miniature Model
or
Related Documents
and experience and learn about Osaka's long history as you move forward in time to the present day.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, There is plenty to see, including special exhibitions that change every 1-2 months and special exhibitions that focus on cultural assets from Japan and abroad. !
In the special exhibition, Swords, famous people from historical dramas, mysteries of the human body, and popular local baseball teams We have exhibitions on free themes that are not bound by conventions, such as the above.
Please check the event information before visiting the venue. Osaka Why not enjoy the special exhibition while learning about the history of the museum?
Address: 4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Craft experiences to enjoy in Osaka on a rainy day! Top 10 most popular
- 4.7
- (55 reviews and experiences)
Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,
- 4.5
- (25 reviews and experiences)
Just a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is an experience class at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making beautiful pottery on an electric potter's wheel? *This plan is only available to people living in Japan. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, please make a reservation for the plan for foreign visitors to Japan or the deluxe plan.
- 4.1
- (22 reviews and experiences)
Just a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on workshop at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making sparkling mud balls?
- 4.7
- (16 reviews and experiences)
・This is an experience where you can make a shiny brass bangle from scratch with your own hands. ・You can choose from four bangle widths: "square (2mm)", "square (3mm)", "flat (6mm)" and "flat (10mm)". ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・Shinsaibashi
- 4.5
- (15 reviews and experiences)
・This is an experience where you can make a plant interior by planting small and cute mini cacti that fit in a glass. ・You can choose 3 cacti for the base fee. ・You can take the finished work home on the day. ・About 3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It is within walking distance of Dotonbori Glico and is recommended as a souvenir of Osaka sightseeing. ・After the experience, you can visit the shop full of dried flowers.
- 4.9
- (5 reviews and experiences)
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆You can enjoy your daily life with the finished dyed item♪ Use rubber bands to squeeze the fabric and dye it in your favorite color with chemical dyes. A dyeing experience where no two patterns are the same☆You can make your own bandana or
- 4.7
- (3 reviews/stories)
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆You can enjoy the finished craft every day♪ Colored glass is placed on a plate glass and baked in a furnace to fuse it together. If you bake it with the edges raised, it becomes an accessory tray or ashtray.
You can experience making cosmetics using natural materials at an atelier in Tenmabashi, Osaka, near Osaka Castle. First, everyone starts by making lipstick! After that, you can make additional cosmetics of your choice for an additional 1,100 yen. Examples of additional items you can make (choose on the day): Cheek and lip balm, balm highlighter, liquid cheek, good luck foundation
Why not try making your own piece while feeling the warmth of the clay? In this hand-formed pottery experience, you will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel to mold the clay. It's a slow process, so even beginners can participate with confidence. The experience lasts a full two and a half hours. Using 1kg of clay, you can freely create teacups, small bowls, mugs, flower vases, etc.
Preserve your precious moments with a fragrance that is just for you. Preserve the precious moments of your life forever in the form of a fragrance. At a high-end perfumery salon, a dedicated perfumer will transform your memories and emotions into a one-of-a-kind fragrance. It is not just a perfume, but a one-of-a-kind experience in which a symbolic page in your life is transformed into a work of art. First, the fragrance.
Sightseeing in Osaka can be fully enjoyed even on rainy days
This time, Osaka sightseeing: rainy day edition We featured it here!
Even if it's raining, Osaka There are many spots where you can enjoy all kinds of things. .
On your next day off, be sure to use this special feature as a reference and head out to sightsee in Osaka without worrying about rainy days!
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