Sitting right next to the National Museum of Art on Nakanoshima, this hands-on science museum is one of Osaka's best family-friendly attractions. Four floors of interactive exhibits cover everything from electricity and magnetism to space exploration and the universe, with enough depth to keep adults interested too. The star attraction is the planetarium on the top floor — one of the largest in Japan, with a 26.5-metre dome and programmes that range from stargazing shows to full-dome films. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the science demonstrations by enthusiastic staff are entertaining even if your Japanese is limited. An easy pairing with the art museum next door.
Osaka Science Museum
Hands-on family science museum and planetarium on Nakanoshima