4.7/5
Anonymous userFor my child's birthday, we took them to Universal Studios Japan for the first time. To ensure a better experience, we opted for VIP 5 hours, including a private car service from Ctrip. The driver was Chinese, so communication was seamless. Our VIP concierge was a 66-year-old Japanese gentleman who could communicate in basic English, though we mostly needed a translator when discussing ride details and important information. His service was warm and attentive. The Universal staff were incredibly helpful; birthday stickers were provided, and every staff member we met would wish us a happy birthday. Staff with stickers would even give children different stickers. We communicated our main ride preferences with the concierge in advance, and changes were easily made at the last minute. My child is young and easily frightened; after riding the Hollywood Dream ride, they refused all roller coasters, so we changed our plans. VIPs enter through the exits, avoiding queues, and can ride their favorite rides repeatedly. However, it's important to be mindful of the time and allow for other rides. VIPs have a private lounge with drinks, and the 5-hour VIP package includes lunch or dinner at a private restaurant with a buffet. After your VIP time expires, you can use the fast lane if you want to continue playing, but you'll still have to queue normally. There's only a 5-hour window without queuing. Overall, the experience was great; aside from the price, it was perfect.
4.7/5Anonymous userThis place is worth to visit! undefinedOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums. The spiral path descending around a large central tank that replicates the Pacific Ocean, home to a whale shark will make you like that you are in the middle of the ocean.
4.8/5
M23***61There weren't many highlights. It was a reconstruction of an old building, which explains why there were so many modern architectural details. There was a lot of explanatory material, but not many original artifacts; it seems that apart from the foundation, there's not much from the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era. The extra stone museum ticket wasn't really worth it. You just go in, look at the pile of stones from the foundation, and then leave. The Japanese are really something—they managed to put together an exhibition of such a small amount of material.
44.6/5
Grace YL ThamThe Tsutenkaku Tower is a nice and highly recommended place to visit. It's value for Money and it's can view many Osaka buildings and architecture from top. It's very beautiful at nice. The tower is a bit small. For observation, it had 2 levels to visit. It's can see Osaka City.
54.8/5
阳光人氏The best place to see the Osaka night view is the Tennoji Kintetsu Department Store Kaikaku Tenka Main Store. Enter from the underground level of Tennoji Kintetsu Station, follow the signs and take the elevator to the 16th floor ticket counter. Children over 3 years old need tickets; we bought a separate child ticket for 500 yen. The night view is decent, but not as good as the Oriental Pearl Tower in China, as it's only 60 stories high. However, the prices are really reasonable. After the view, we went to the 58th floor and ordered drinks and ice cream for only about 60 RMB.
64.6/5
ㅣreccoㅣIt is a shopping street with a long history. It is an excellent place to explore the common people’s culture in Osaka, Japan. The small shops on both sides are full of nostalgic style of the times. A dazzling array of products and various specialty shops, There are also very exaggerated signboards, which can take many good photos. It is also a concentrated place for fried skewers. You can feel the local people’s eating and party habits.
74.7/5
🍃Chris ZhouRoute Planning: Shinsaibashi is a large area with a dense concentration of shops. It's recommended to determine your main destinations in advance and roughly follow the route: "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street → Daimaru/PARCO → American Village → Dotonbori" to avoid backtracking. Payment and Tax Refund: Most shops and restaurants now accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, which is very convenient. Large department stores and drugstores generally offer tax-free shopping; remember to bring your passport. Best Time to Visit: It's recommended to start your visit in the late afternoon. This allows you to experience the daytime hustle and bustle while also enjoying the most dazzling night view – a win-win situation. Transportation: The subway is very convenient. Shinsaibashi Station is a transfer station for multiple lines, and the shopping area is directly accessible from the station exit.
84.6/5Anonymous userThere were a total of around 8 different spring pools with different temperatures and ingredients? There’s one that’s herbal infused, another appeared to be milk like and another one felt like mineralised soda water?🤣 the food is good as well. You get a bracelet with an NFC tag you can use to pay for things inside the establishment and pay for after check out
94.7/5Anonymous userI booked the viewing tickets on Ctrip in August. To get to the top-floor terrace, you need to change elevators twice. There were a lot of people watching the view, and waiting for the sunset was quite exciting, even though I've seen countless sunsets all over the world 🌅.
104.7/5
贝小贝193You absolutely have to take a picture of the Glico sign! [Smart!] It's a great photo opportunity! Dotonbori Street is bustling with restaurants and shops, and everyone eats and shops. Along the street, you'll see all sorts of eye-catching giant 3D signs—crabs, octopuses, and so on—with unique designs that you can tell what they sell right away. Hahaha.
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