When you're planning a vacation with your family to Osaka, it is best to prepare an itinerary of the activities that you want to do and places that you want to explore. There is virtually no need to worry because Osaka is filled with options of fun things to do. Here are some of our recommedations:

If you want to see the largest aquarium in Japan, Osaka Aquarium in the Tempozan Harbor Village is the place to visit. In this aquarium, you'll begin the tour from the 8th floor, descending on a spiralling route floor by floor to see the various sea life of the Asia Pacific region. This aquarium is divided inti 15 separate tanks that you will find along your visit. The highlight of the aquarium is definitely the large whale shark contained in a 9 meter-deep tank.

If you're a fan of either Harry Potter or the Minions, you don't want to miss a visit to the Universal Studio Osaka. This amusement park will be the perfect place to spend the whole day and enjoy the various rides and parades. You can also buy cute souvenirs to complete your time here. To make your trip to the Universal Studio Osaka even more entertaining, it is recommended that you make sure that the rides you want to try is open for public beforehand.

For a breath of fresh air, a visit to the park can never do you wrong. At Nara Park, you can enjoy the fresh air while feeding the deer. This park is home to more than 1.000 deer that according to the teachings of Shinto are the envoys of the Gods. These animals roam the park freely so it would be extremely easy for you to find them. Some of them have also gotten used to the presence of visitors and would regularly demand food. Although relatively tame, they can be quite persistent when demanding food, so keep that in mind when planning to visit the park.

When visiting Osaka, another interesting thing for you to do is to watch the traditional Japanese play called Kabuki. This play is characterized by its complex arrangement of costume, interesting wigs, and over-exaggerated movements by the actors to portray certain emotions when telling stories about history, drama, or love. Accompanied by live traditional music, this play will undoubtedly take you on a dramatic journey.

After a day full of visiting popular tourist destinations, it is time to spend your night shopping at America Mura. Amemura, as it is known locally, is the perfect place to find cool fashion items. As the center of American culture in Osaka, this place is very popular among the local youth.

Those are our recommendations of activities to put in your itinerary. Have fun in Osaka!