7 recommended places to enjoy Osaka with children

Osaka is one of the busiest cities in Japan.
You have come all the way to Osaka, Japan with your children, but are there places where you can have fun with your kids?
That is the question, isn't it?
In this issue, Osaka Ninja will introduce some of the best places to have fun with your children in Osaka.

1. Let's become ninjas together! "Ninja Experience Cafe Osaka Dotonbori"
2. Let's have fun at the theme park! "Universal Studios Japan"
3. "Kaiyukan", one of the world's largest aquariums
4. Museum for children “Kids Plaza Osaka"
5. Experience the history of the city of Osaka! "Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Osaka Kurashi no Konjaku-kan)
6. Symbol of Osaka “Osaka Castle"
7. "Hirakata Park", an old amusement park

1. Let's become ninjas together! "Ninja Experience Cafe Osaka Dotonbori"

2. Let's have fun at the theme park! "Universal Studios Japan"

Universal Studios Japan is one of Japan's leading theme parks.
The theme park features attractions based on Hollywood movies, animation, and video games.
Particularly famous characters include Super Mario Brothers, Hello Kitty, Minions, Sesame Street, and Snoopy.
The park also offers a variety of seasonal events.
Children and adults alike are sure to have a lot of fun.

Universal Studios Japan's official website

3. "Kaiyukan", one of the world's largest aquariums

Kaiyukan is one of the most famous aquariums in Japan.
As for the scale of the aquarium, it is one of the best in the world.
Noteworthy are the two whale sharks (the world's largest fish species) in the large tank.
This is sure to tickle children's intellectual curiosity.

Kaiyukan's official website

4. Museum for children “Kids Plaza Osaka"

Kids Plaza Osaka is the first full-scale museum for children in Japan.
Here, children can learn through play and experience.
The museum is designed for children, and safety is thoroughly guaranteed.
It is a good stimulus for children's creativity.

Kids Plaza Osaka's official website

5. Experience the history of the city of Osaka! "Osaka Museum of Housing and Living"

Osaka is a town that has prospered since ancient times.
This museum exhibits the old town of Osaka.
The museum exhibits the old Osaka town as it used to be, and the recreation of the town makes you feel as if you have gone back in time.
Experience and learn about the history of Osaka with your children.

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living's official website

6. Symbol of Osaka “Osaka Castle"

Osaka Castle was built at the end of the Middle Ages(1583) in Japan.
You can enter this castle and learn about its history.
From the top floor, you can look down on the city of Osaka.
The surrounding area is also a park, so be sure to stop by for a walk.

Osaka Castle's official website

7. "Hirakata Park", an old amusement park

Hirakata Park is an amusement park that opened in 1910.
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of attractions and events in the park.
Seasonal events such as swimming pools in summer, illumination in autumn, and skating in winter are held.
Isn't it nice to enjoy the four seasons in Japan at an amusement park?

Hirakata Park's official website

What are we?

We run Ninja Experience Cafe in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan.
Here you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture through experiencing ninja training.
Both adults and children are welcome to try their hand at defeating the ninja master inside the cafe.
The cafe is an indoor interactive zone, so it can be enjoyed even on rainy days.
If you are thinking "I want to be a real ninja too!” or interested in becoming a real ninja, please visit us.
Reservations can be made here.

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