Osaka Family Trip: Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium in

Stay in the Bay Area and spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan, plus Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Osaka Castle and Tennoji Zoo.

This itinerary is designed for families with children. Stay in the Universal Studios area for the whole trip to minimize transfers. On day one, visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan's whale sharks in the Bay Area and ride the Tempozan Ferris Wheel. On day two, spend the whole day at Universal Studios Japan. On the last day, visit Osaka Castle Park and Tennoji Zoo, then take the JR limited express Haruka from Tennoji to the airport. The pace is relaxed, with no late-night rushing. Food streets and Nara are left for other itineraries.

Universal Studios has very long queues during summer vacation and long holidays, so consider buying a express pass.

Day by day

Day 1 · Bay Area aquarium and Ferris wheel

Osaka（Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan、Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel）

Take the Limousine Bus from Kansai International Airport to the Universal Studios area, about 1 hour. Then take the Chuo Line subway to Osaka-Minato Station.

Kaiyukan is busy on weekends, so you can buy timed tickets online in advance.

Stay: Bay Area (Universal Studios)

Day 2 · Universal Studios Japan all day

Osaka（Universal Studios Japan）

Walk from your Bay Area hotel, or take one stop on the JR line to Universal City Station. Spend the whole day in the park.

The Nintendo area requires a timed entry ticket or express pass. Arrive before opening.

Stay: Bay Area (Universal Studios)

Day 3 · Osaka Castle and Tennoji Zoo

Osaka（Osaka Castle、Tennoji Park & Tennoji Zoo）

Take the JR Loop Line to Osaka-Jo Park Station to explore the castle grounds, then go to Tennoji. In the afternoon, take the JR limited express Haruka from Tennoji to the airport, about 35 minutes.

Tennoji Zoo is closed on Mondays, and the closing day moves to the next day if it falls on a public holiday.

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