Osaka may not be the capital of Japan, but it has been thought of as the commercial capital for some time now. However if you think this is all that Osaka has to offer, you would be wrong. The city is also well equipped to entertain holidaymakers who want to explore its many benefits, and if you are one of them you definitely won’t feel bored.

One of the best ways to see more of Osaka is to hop on its Ferris wheel. This is called Tempozan, and you will be able to enjoy a ride which takes you up to more than 110 metres in height. If the weather blesses you, you will be able to see for quite a distance and appreciate everything that Osaka and its surroundings have to offer.

Back down at ground level you might want to pop into the Osaka Aquarium as well, since it is right next door to the wheel. There are sharks and plenty more sea creatures worth seeing here, and it provides a nice contrast to gazing up at the city landscape as well.

Elsewhere there is the Japanese version of the Universal Studios Park in Osaka. There are plenty of different areas worth exploring here and if you are travelling to Japan with the whole family you will certainly be able to keep them entertained here.

Of course there are lots of different ways to see various parts of Osaka as well, from walking to riding the Ferris wheel and even to jumping on the Osaka Loop Line. This is arguably the best way to get to many of the major sights in Osaka, and it provides a nice journey in itself as well. One complete run round the line takes approximately forty minutes so you see it is a nice journey to embark on.

You will see lots of different stations and also different parts of the city, whether they are built up or leafier. In any case it is a marvellous way to discover new sights in Osaka, as well as having the chance to hop off and explore them more closely.