Enjoy the summer in Osaka! Cool hidden spots and sightseeing spots

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For those planning a trip to Osaka in the summer The concern is the heat That's right.

This time, Enjoyable even during the hot months of July and August Osaka Located in Hidden gem tourist spots Introducing To do.

Activities and experiences available in the area Also introduced.
Introducing carefully selected places that are cool even in summer So, please use this as a reference and enjoy Osaka in the summer.

A hidden cool spot in Osaka in the summer 1: Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

A family viewing a fresco painting at Tenku Art Museum by Koji Kinutani

10 minutes walk from JR Osaka Station Located in a place like Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum "We would like to introduce "

Koji Kinutani is a combination of wet lime and pigments used on large walls and ceilings. Fresco painting Draw using world famous painter is.
In 2021 (Reiwa 3) He also received the Order of Culture doing.

" Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum "teeth, An interactive exhibition where you can enjoy the colorful paintings and three-dimensional sculptures of Koji Kinutani Art Museum .
Put on your 3D glasses and enter the world of the painting along with the music. Powerful 3D images The artist himself will guide and explain the museum and his studio. VR video connecting with artists etc. This world-first experiment allows you to experience the artwork in a real way. Yo.

Women wearing 3D glasses enjoying the powerful 3D images at Tenku Art Museum by Koji Kinutani

The building is fully air-conditioned, Enjoy the view without worrying about the heat can.

There is also an art museum Umeda Sky Building rooftop for, You can enjoy the spectacular view Kuchu Teien Observatory " there is.

Couples enjoying the Osaka night view from the 360-degree open-air observation deck at Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum's Floating Garden Observatory

360-degree open-air observation deck From Admire the Osaka cityscape and distant mountains You can.
Along with the sense of freedom, you'll also get a thrill from the heights.

There is also a cafe attached So you can take a breather and enjoy the beautiful view of Osaka.

[Osaka, Umeda] Experience spectacular 3D images and VR at the hands-on museum "Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum" on the 27th floor of Umeda Sky Building.

Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Umeda area
1,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

★★★Introduction to the Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum★★★At the Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum, you can enjoy a variety of colorful works by Kinutani Koji, a painter who was awarded the Order of Culture in 2021. The museum also offers a variety of interactive experiences, including the world's first "powerful 3D video that jumps into the painting" and "VR video that connects you with the painter," in which the painter himself explains the museum and his studio.

[Osaka, Umeda] Set ticket for the hands-on museum "Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum" + the popular spot with a breathtaking view "Kuchu Teien Observatory"

Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Umeda area
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

\\ Museum admission + Sky Garden Observatory admission set is a bargain // General admission (1000 yen for museum + 1500 yen for observation deck admission) is a great deal if you buy the set! * Museum admission tickets and Sky Garden Observatory admission tickets will be given to you at the museum reception. * Tickets for children under elementary school age must be purchased on-site on the day. [Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum] At Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum

[Osaka, Umeda] Admission to the "Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum," an interactive museum on the 27th floor of Umeda Sky Building, plus a refreshing "Tenku Soda"

Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Umeda area
1,950 Yen ~ (tax included)

★★★Introduction to the Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum★★★At the Kinutani Koji Tenku Art Museum, you can enjoy a variety of colorful works by Kinutani Koji, a painter who was awarded the Order of Culture in 2021. The museum also offers a variety of interactive experiences, including the world's first "powerful 3D video that jumps into the painting" and "VR video that connects you with the painter," in which the painter himself explains the museum and his studio.

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Osaka's hidden cool spots in the summer 2: Workshops and shops where you can experience craftsmanship

Popular craft experience workshop/shop Osaka Handmade Experience LALALAPO

Osaka for, various Manufacturing experience There are workshops and shops where Did you know?

Traditional crafts and Accessory making , Pottery experience There are also There are also plans where even small children can participate, with craftsmen carefully teaching them. Yes, there is.

The manufacturing experience Mostly done indoors that's why, You can concentrate on creating your work even during hot weather. hey.

We also recommend creating a piece of art to commemorate your trip to Osaka.

[3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Osaka] Experience making your own silver rings! Also recommended for matching rings ☆

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi

This plan does not support English.

・This is an experience where you can create a handmade SV950 silver ring that is durable and can be used for a long time. ・You can take your creation home on the same day. Recommended as a gift, a pair of rings, or matching rings for friends. ・About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. Dotonbori Glico is within walking distance, so it's also recommended as a souvenir of your Osaka trip. ・After the experience, you can take photos in the store, which is full of dried flowers.

[Osaka, Shinsaibashi Station] Hand-building and painting! Create your own unique ceramic work in two experiences

Room Room Exhibition Room
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi

This plan does not support English.

Our shop is a classroom located 8 minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station. We are open from morning to evening on weekends, so we recommend you try pottery and then go out to play! If you are planning a girls' night out or a get-together with friends, please use our shop. ☆Leaving the coloring to us is not enough! ☆This plan allows you to enjoy both molding and painting. ☆For the first time,

[3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Osaka] Make mini cactus interior decorations that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Cactus glass making experience ☆

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi

This plan does not support English.

・This is an experience where you can create a plant interior by planting cute mini cacti that fit in a glass. ・You can choose three cacti for the base fee. ・You can take home the finished piece on the same day. ・About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It is within walking distance of Dotonbori Glico and is recommended as a souvenir of your Osaka sightseeing. ・After the experience, you can visit the shop full of dried flowers.

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Osaka's hidden cool spots in the summer: Entertainment and amusement shops

A parent and child looking at exhibits at the popular theme park Legoland Discovery Center Osaka

Osaka Speaking of which, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) " is famous, isn't it?
This popular amusement park offers attractions and shows that allow you to experience the world of Hollywood movies, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

but Spending time outdoors in the summer is physically challenging thing.
In such cases, Indoor entertainment facilities is recommended.

for example Theater and Stage is also popular.
Particularly known are Yoshimoto new comedy Isn't that right?

In addition, indoor Theme parks or Magic Show , An entertainment shop unique to Osaka There is.

[Osaka, Tempozan] Legoland Discovery Center Osaka Advance Ticket (Specified Date and Time)

Activity Japan (Legoland Discovery Center Osaka via Linktivity)
Osaka Bay Area and Universal Studios Japan area
2,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

Imagination and creativity will grow exponentially. Learn, see, feel, and experience a wealth of hands-on attractions! Have fun at this indoor playground where you can immerse yourself in the world of LEGO® blocks. ♪ There are tours of the LEGO® block factory, LEGO classes where you can create special creations, a giant diorama of the city of Osaka made with LEGO® blocks, and DUPLO toys that even small children can play with safely.

[Osaka, Namba] The pleasure of breaking everything! After work, after a drinking party, at a club or club event, or as a travel memory!

U2 unusual underground
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Smash things and release stress! This plan allows each person to use tools to smash 10kg of breakable electrical appliances, bottles, and other items to their heart's content. Why not release all that pent-up stress and feel refreshed?

[Osaka, Namba] Japan's first ever table flip!

U2 unusual underground
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
1,100 Yen ~ (tax included)

You may have seen the chabudai-flip on TV or in manga, but you don't see chabudai tables anymore, so flipping a table at home would be a disaster! However, you can flip our chabudai with all your might! It's okay even if the plates on it shatter! Just flip it with all your might.

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Cool and hidden spots in Osaka in the summer 4: National Museum of Ethnology

Exterior of the National Museum of Ethnology in Suita, Osaka

Osaka Suita City Located in National Museum of Ethnology " is a collection of data collected by researchers. Exhibits of everyday items and ethnic costumes from around the world It has been One of the world's largest ethnological museums is.

There are over 10,000 exhibits There are masks with scary faces and bronze statues with mysterious expressions, There are lots of unusual exhibits that you've never seen before .

Workshops are also held regularly The spacious building is cool and can be enjoyed from morning to night, even in the hot summer.

Why not visit the National Museum of Ethnology, which is full of things to see?

5. Minoh Falls: A hidden cool spot in Osaka during the summer

Minoh Falls Minoh Falls Minoh Park People gather to cool off

Osaka Minoh City of " Minoh Park " in " Minoh Falls (Minoh Great Falls) " teeth, 30 minutes by train from JR Osaka Station or Umeda Station About that.

Minoh Park, where Minoh Falls is located, A park so rich in nature that it's hard to believe it's just 30 minutes from central Osaka is.

Minoh Falls is The only one in Osaka Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls Waterfalls selected as " The flow of water falling into the waterfall is as beautiful as a painting. Popular Attractions It is as follows.

Fresh greenery in spring and autumn leaves in autumn There are different things to enjoy in each season.
In the summer, you can feel the coolness of the negative ions. Yo.

The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is also a must-see!

Flags of countries around the world
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In the summer of 2025 (Reiwa 7), please come to " Osaka Kansai Expo "fart! 2025 Until October 13th (Monday, national holiday) Limited time event is.

Since you will be walking outdoors a lot, you will need to take precautions against the heat, such as misting and water stations. The area also has measures in place to prevent heatstroke. There will also be a pavilion where you can experience new cooling materials and other new ways of cooling!

Tickets are available at You can easily purchase it from the link below !

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Enjoy the summer in Osaka!

Osaka Dotonbori Shinsaibashi Women consulting in front of the Glico sign Girls trip

This time, Cool spots in Osaka in the summer Introducing Did.

Summer is a difficult time to spend outdoors, Osaka for There are plenty of comfortable spots there is.

Please use this information as a reference and enjoy the summer in Osaka without succumbing to the heat.

*The content of this article is current as of July 2025.

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