関西在住の外国人家族のための遊び場情報サイトです。
This website is to provide information about Kansai to foreign families.

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Universal Studios Japan

ユニバーサルスタジオ・ジャパン

It is very similar to Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles without the studio tour.
There are many attractions, restaurants and souvenir shops. Universal City Walk also has a variety of restaurants and shops . Going early & on a weekday is highly recommended. The fireworks on Saturday nights & holidays are very impressive. Getting an annual pass is great idea if you intend to visit it more than two times in a year. Please check their English homepage for updated information.

ADDRESS/TEL
2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka
大阪市此花区桜島2-1-33
06-4790-7000
URL
ACCESS
Approx 10 min. from JR Osaka on the Loop Line to JR Universal City Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
■Studio Pass (One day pass)
Adults [Aged 12 or over] ¥7200 with tax
Children [Ages 4 to 11] ¥4980 with tax
Senior [Aged 65 or over] ¥6470 with tax
Disabled Aduult ¥3600 with tax
Disabled Child ¥2490 with tax
HOURS
9:30-5:00 or 7:00 (Last entry at 4:30 or 6:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller
Museum shop
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours

Japan’s largest complex EXPOCITY

エキスポシティ

There are many attractions, restaurants



ADDRESS/TEL
2-1 Senribampaku Koen, Suita-shi, Osaka
吹田市千里万博公園2-1
Inside Japan: 0120-355-231
Outside Japan: +81-3-5927-9321
URL
ACCESS
Public transit: About 2 min. walk from Bampaku-kinen-koen Stn., Osaka Monorail.
FACILITIES
NIFREL produced by KAIYUKAN
http://www.nifrel.jp
OSAKA ENGLISH VILLAGE
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport
Pokemon EXPO GYM
ENTERTAINMENT FIELD
Orbi Osaka
109 CINEMAS IMAX
Redhorse OSAKA WHEEL

Kidzania Koshien

キッザニア 甲子園

Children can have a hands-on experience working in various occupations. They put on uniforms from different companies, stores, banks, restaurants, TV stations, etc. such as Toyota, Sagawa, etc. & work. Meals can be eaten in a food court.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-100 Hachiman-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
兵庫県西宮市甲子園八番町1-100 ららぽーと甲子園
0570-06-4343
URL
ACCESS
Take the Hanshin Line from Umeda Stn. & get off at Koshien Stn. 10-15 min. walk from the station.
Take the Hankyu Line & transfer at Imazu Stn. & take the Hanshin Line & get off at Koshien Stn. 6 min. walk.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Reservations are required. Office hours 10:00am to 6:00pm
Adult (16-)
¥1750 for 6 hours on weekdays/weekends
¥1750 for 5 hours on weekdays/weekdays
Child (3-)
¥3 350 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥2 750 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥3 950 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 050 for 5 hours on weekends
Elementary school student
¥3 750 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥3 050 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥4 450 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 350 for 5 hours on weekends
Junior high school student
¥3 850 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥3 150 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥4 550 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 450 for 5 hours on weekends
Baby-Free
Two-year-olds or younger are free of charge, however, they may not participate in any activities.
HOURS
【1st Shift】9:00 am-3:00 pm For six hours
【2nd Shift】4:00 pm-9:00 pm For five hours
Doors open 30 minutes before each shift.
HOLIDAY
No regular holiday
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Baby care room
First aid
Children-sized toliets
INFORMATION
Koshien Baseball Stadium

Hirakata Park

ひらかたパーク

There is something for everyone in the family. It has one of the few wooden rollercoasters in Kansai. Various events and shows are held during the year.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-1 Hirakatakouenmae, Hirakata, Osaka
枚方市枚方公園町1-1
072-844-3475
URL
ACCESS
Take the Keihan Honsen Line & get off at Hirakata Koen Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult(13-) ¥1 300
Child(3-12) ¥700
An annual pass is available.
There is a charge for each attraction.
HOURS
10:00-18:00
It differs each season.
HOLIDAY
No holiday
It differs each season.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant
Parking¥1 500/day
INFORMATION
Ice skating rink (winter)/Snow land
Pool (summer)
Small animals/Rose Garden

Misaki Park

みさき公園

The Kansai International Airport & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge can be seen from the park when the weather is good. There are many interesting attractions for kids & is a great place to have a picnic.

ADDRESS/TEL
3990 Tannowa, Misaki-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka
大阪府泉南郡岬町淡輪3990
072-492-1005
URL
ACCESS
50 min. on the Nankai Line from Nanba to Misaki Park Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (13-) ¥1 300
Child (3-12) ¥700
There is a charge for each attraction.
HOURS
9:30-5:00
It differs each season.
HOLIDAY
Tuesday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant/Lunch Area
Parking ¥1 200/day
INFORMATION
There is a zoo, pool, amusement park & a dolphin show.

Big Bang

大阪府立大型児童館ビックバン

It is an indoor playground for children that was opened in June 1999. There are a variety of craft classes that children can join as well as a huge jungle gym.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-9-1 Sayamadai, Sakai
大阪府堺市茶山台1-9-1
072-294-0999
URL
ACCESS
3 min. walk from Izumigaoka Stn. on the Senboku Kosoku Line.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (16-) ¥1 000
Junior High School Student ¥800
Elementary School Student ¥600
Child (3-) ¥400
HOURS
10:00-5:00 (Last entry at 4:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller
First Aid
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours

Kids Plaza Osaka

キッズプラザ大阪

Kids Plaza is an indoor playspace for children so it is a great place to go on a rainy day. There is a computer room, crafts room, small library & kitchen. It's best to go early in the morning to sign up for the different classes. There is an eating area so you can bring your own lunch & spend the day.

ADDRESS/TEL
2-1-7 Ogimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka
大阪市北区扇町2-1-7
06-6311-6601
URL
ACCESS
2 min. walk from Ogimachi Stn. on the Sakaisuji Subway Line.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (16-) ¥1 200
Child (6-15) ¥600
HOURS
9:30-5:00 or 7:00 (Last entry at 4:30 or 6:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours
INFORMATION
Ogimachi Park

Universal Studios Japan

ユニバーサルスタジオ・ジャパン

It is very similar to Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles without the studio tour.
There are many attractions, restaurants and souvenir shops. Universal City Walk also has a variety of restaurants and shops . Going early & on a weekday is highly recommended. The fireworks on Saturday nights & holidays are very impressive. Getting an annual pass is great idea if you intend to visit it more than two times in a year. Please check their English homepage for updated information.

ADDRESS/TEL
2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka
大阪市此花区桜島2-1-33
06-4790-7000
URL
ACCESS
Approx 10 min. from JR Osaka on the Loop Line to JR Universal City Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
■Studio Pass (One day pass)
Adults [Aged 12 or over] ¥7200 with tax
Children [Ages 4 to 11] ¥4980 with tax
Senior [Aged 65 or over] ¥6470 with tax
Disabled Aduult ¥3600 with tax
Disabled Child ¥2490 with tax
HOURS
9:30-5:00 or 7:00 (Last entry at 4:30 or 6:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller
Museum shop
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours

Kidzania Koshien

キッザニア 甲子園

Children can have a hands-on experience working in various occupations. They put on uniforms from different companies, stores, banks, restaurants, TV stations, etc. such as Toyota, Sagawa, etc. & work. Meals can be eaten in a food court.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-100 Hachiman-cho, Koshien, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
兵庫県西宮市甲子園八番町1-100 ららぽーと甲子園
0570-06-4343
URL
ACCESS
Take the Hanshin Line from Umeda Stn. & get off at Koshien Stn. 10-15 min. walk from the station.
Take the Hankyu Line & transfer at Imazu Stn. & take the Hanshin Line & get off at Koshien Stn. 6 min. walk.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Reservations are required. Office hours 10:00am to 6:00pm
Adult (16-)
¥1750 for 6 hours on weekdays/weekends
¥1750 for 5 hours on weekdays/weekdays
Child (3-)
¥3 350 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥2 750 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥3 950 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 050 for 5 hours on weekends
Elementary school student
¥3 750 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥3 050 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥4 450 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 350 for 5 hours on weekends
Junior high school student
¥3 850 for 6 hours on weekdays
¥3 150 for 5 hours on weekdays
¥4 550 for 6 hours on weekends
¥3 450 for 5 hours on weekends
Baby-Free
Two-year-olds or younger are free of charge, however, they may not participate in any activities.
HOURS
【1st Shift】9:00 am-3:00 pm For six hours
【2nd Shift】4:00 pm-9:00 pm For five hours
Doors open 30 minutes before each shift.
HOLIDAY
No regular holiday
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Baby care room
First aid
Children-sized toliets
INFORMATION
Koshien Baseball Stadium

Hirakata Park

ひらかたパーク

There is something for everyone in the family. It has one of the few wooden rollercoasters in Kansai. Various events and shows are held during the year.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-1 Hirakatakouenmae, Hirakata, Osaka
枚方市枚方公園町1-1
072-844-3475
URL
ACCESS
Take the Keihan Honsen Line & get off at Hirakata Koen Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult(13-) ¥1 300
Child(3-12) ¥700
An annual pass is available.
There is a charge for each attraction.
HOURS
10:00-18:00
It differs each season.
HOLIDAY
No holiday
It differs each season.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant
Parking¥1 500/day
INFORMATION
Ice skating rink (winter)/Snow land
Pool (summer)
Small animals/Rose Garden

Misaki Park

みさき公園

The Kansai International Airport & Akashi Kaikyo Bridge can be seen from the park when the weather is good. There are many interesting attractions for kids & is a great place to have a picnic.

ADDRESS/TEL
3990 Tannowa, Misaki-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka
大阪府泉南郡岬町淡輪3990
072-492-1005
URL
ACCESS
50 min. on the Nankai Line from Nanba to Misaki Park Stn.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (13-) ¥1 300
Child (3-12) ¥700
There is a charge for each attraction.
HOURS
9:30-5:00
It differs each season.
HOLIDAY
Tuesday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller rental
Restaurant/Lunch Area
Parking ¥1 200/day
INFORMATION
There is a zoo, pool, amusement park & a dolphin show.

Big Bang

大阪府立大型児童館ビックバン

It is an indoor playground for children that was opened in June 1999. There are a variety of craft classes that children can join as well as a huge jungle gym.

ADDRESS/TEL
1-9-1 Sayamadai, Sakai
大阪府堺市茶山台1-9-1
072-294-0999
URL
ACCESS
3 min. walk from Izumigaoka Stn. on the Senboku Kosoku Line.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (16-) ¥1 000
Junior High School Student ¥800
Elementary School Student ¥600
Child (3-) ¥400
HOURS
10:00-5:00 (Last entry at 4:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room/Stroller
First Aid
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours

Kids Plaza Osaka

キッズプラザ大阪

Kids Plaza is an indoor playspace for children so it is a great place to go on a rainy day. There is a computer room, crafts room, small library & kitchen. It's best to go early in the morning to sign up for the different classes. There is an eating area so you can bring your own lunch & spend the day.

ADDRESS/TEL
2-1-7 Ogimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka
大阪市北区扇町2-1-7
06-6311-6601
URL
ACCESS
2 min. walk from Ogimachi Stn. on the Sakaisuji Subway Line.
ENTRY/CHARGES
Adult (16-) ¥1 200
Child (6-15) ¥600
HOURS
9:30-5:00 or 7:00 (Last entry at 4:30 or 6:30)
HOLIDAY
Monday or the following day if it is a holiday.
FACILITIES/SERVICES
Wheelchair
Baby care room
Parking ¥700 for 3 hours
INFORMATION
Ogimachi Park