Kids & Family Friendly Places

Kids & family friendly spots in and near Osaka

As the third largest city in Japan, Osaka is full of vitality and cultural charm. As one of Japan's commercial and cultural hubs, Osaka is a fusion of modernity and tradition, with many exciting attractions and activities, perfect for kids and families. From the exciting theme parks to the aquariums and educational museums to Ferris wheels, Osaka can provide you with a variety of experiences to make your family trip full of wonderful memories.

1. Osaka Universal Studios

As one of the four Universal Studios theme parks in the world, and it owns the world's top entertainment facilities. It is divided into eight areas: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minions Paradise, Universal Wonderland, Hollywood District, New York District, San Francisco District, Jurassic Park, and Goodwill Village. There are not only thrilling rides, but also cartoon characters such as little soldiers, kitty, and Snoopy, which are loved by children. Both adults and children can enjoy the joy of the theme park here.

2. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka

It is the second LEGO indoor theme playground in Asia after Tokyo. The Discovery Center has rich programs, including large-scale amusement facilities, a slide discovery center, LEGO racing car assembly, play houses, children's slide areas, etc. play area. In addition, the Brick Master Studio, 4D cinema, 3D interactive shooting game, light meals and Lego sales area are also especially suitable for little Lego fans. There are unlimited LEGO worlds to build in the venue!

3. Kids Plaza Osaka

The comprehensive children's experience play center is the first large-scale children's museum in Japan. There are 3 floors, which can be said to be the best children's paradise in Osaka! There are a variety of amusement facilities and interactive experiences, including a "children's home" with suspension bridges, passages, and indoor slides, a computer production workshop, a library, a kitchen, a professional experience, a ball sports experience hall, a computer square, etc., as well as children of all ages can find fun here in a play area specially designed for younger babies.

4. Big Bang

The large children's pavilion, commonly known as "Big Bang", opened to the public in June 1999. Spanning the 1st to 2nd and 3rd floors of the main building, there is a spacious staircase-like space, displaying the jet nozzle of the real H-1 rocket engine and the space suit of astronaut Chiaki Mukai. Visitors can see through the "Music Phase Propulsion Module", electronic zoo, creative studio and other projects, enjoy "space travel" in the way of games. The exterior of the 4th floor looks like a spaceship, but inside there is an exhibition area of the street style of the Showa 30s (1955-1964), an area for old toys collected by Osaka Prefecture, etc.

5. Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN

It is said to be the largest aquarium in the world and is famous for its huge whale shark. There are more than 15 large tanks here, which reproduce the various regions of the Pacific Rim, and the world's largest fish "whale shark" swims in it. In addition, there is the "Japanese Forest" tank, which reproduces the beautiful Japanese forest illuminated by sunlight, and the "Antarctic Continent" tank with ice and snow, etc. The more characteristic items of the Aquarium are places where you can get in touch with animals. Experience shark touching and encounter 30,000 creatures of 620 species including otters, sea lions, penguins, dolphins, whale sharks, rays, and jellyfish.

6. Osaka Tennoji Zoo

It is a is a large zoo and it continues the rigorous spirit of the Japanese. The management of the park is orderly, and various animals live in different areas according to their habits. Tennoji Zoo is the third zoo built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years and an area of more than 100,000 square meters. There are about 230 species and more than 900 animals in the park, including koalas, raccoons and the only kiwi in Japan. In order to let people understand in more detail the relationship between the environment and nature where animals live, and to enhance people's awareness of environmental protection, the zoo added a reptile house in 1995.

7. Hirakata Park

Located in the northeast of downtown Osaka, Hirakata Park covers an area of 160,000 square meters. It is about half an hour's drive from the center of Osaka, and the location is almost in the middle of Kyoto and Osaka. If you have already been to Universal Studios Osaka or amusement parks that hate crowds and queues for every ride, you can have a try.

8. Spa World

As one of the largest hot spring leisure baths in the world, it has two styles of baths in Asia and Europe, a large entertainment pool, water slides and various SPAs! The water park here is a collection of many exciting and exciting games, such as the crazy slide Panic Tornado slide with a slope of 70 degrees. In addition, beauty salons, fitness rooms, children's playgrounds and restaurants, there is no problem at all for most of the day!

9. Ferris wheels

There are several ferris wheels in Osaka that visitors to enjoy stunning views of the city, including Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Expo'70 Commemorative Park Ferris Wheel, Hep Five Ferris wheel, etc.

10. Osaka Science Museum

As the first large-scale palace complex in Japan, the museum exhibits content spans various eras of Japan from ancient times to the present. Children can fully understand the life and economic development of Osaka here, and learn how archaeological operations are performed.

11. Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

The museum houses a city model of Osaka from the Edo period, which is also the only city model preserved in Japan. The building and street models in the museum recreate the past life of Osaka people. Change into traditional Japanese yukata with your children, visit and take photos on the streets, learn about the development of Osaka, and experience the lifestyles of people in different historical periods.

12. Cupnoodles Museum Ikeda

This museum shows visitors the history, development and production process of instant noodles. There is an exhibition area in the museum, which displays various flavors of instant noodles from different countries and regions. It also offers creative DIY activities where you can participate in making your own customized instant noodles.

13. Harvest Hill

It is a comprehensive leisure and entertainment area located in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. It not only provides different flower displays in different seasons, but also provides opportunities for farm experience, where visitors can participate in picking fruits and vegetables and experience the fun of planting and farming. It holds various special events according to seasons and festivals, such as Halloween celebrations, summer festivals, etc.

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