There are many things to do in Osaka, putting it on par with many other popular tourist destinations. The Osaka IMAX is the largest IMAX movie theater in the world and English-speaking tourists will be happy to note that English headphones can be used at no additional cost. The Osaka aquarium is one of the largest in the world, and the Pacific Ocean tank is a must visit. Spa world is a bit like a spa theme park and a great place for the tired tourists to relax. For a bit of history the Osaka Castle is a must visit. Although it is a reconstruction this museum is a great wealth of knowledge as well as a very beautiful place to spend the afternoon. The Osaka science Museum is very popular among families and children for its planetarium and theater.

Osaka shopping showcases a huge variety of different stories that sell wares at a variety of price points. The American Village shopping district is popular with the young people of Osaka, and is often a source of most young Japanese style. The main shopping district features a large number of megasized department stores along with many upscale western store chains. For tourists looking for the pinnacle of Japanese fashion then attempt to Osaka will prove to be very rewarding. There are not as many stores specializing in regional artifacts as there are upscale boutiques, however tourists looking to shop for regional selections will still find a nice number of shops.

Osaka is not a driving city. Residents who are familiar with that city layout are comfortable driving, but tourists will quickly be frustrated at the lack of street names and the unaffordable car parking. Therefore it is a bad idea to car hire in Osaka. Not only will tourists be frustrated by the parking situation, but they will also likely be put off by the car steering wheels which are on the right side of cars rather than the left; furthermore tourists wishing to drive will need to procure an international driver's license in order to legally drive or rent a car in Osaka.

Osaka is very much an international city, therefore finding an Osaka Hotel will pose no problem to tourists. There is a wide range of budget options available, or for international tourists wishing to spend a little more cash all of the major international hotel chains like the Hilton and the Ritz Carlton are available in Osaka. Of soccer restaurants rely heavily on regional flavors and provide a wealth of gourmet options for hungry travelers. Cooking your own food is very popular in Osaka this is usually accomplished by restaurants that have hot plates embedded into the actual tables and then patrons create their own dishes from bowls of ingredients brought by servers. This is definitely a fun way to eat, and tourists are definitely encouraged to try.