Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kashiwara February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kashiwara](https://expedia.co.uk/Kashiwara-Hotels.d3000729969.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Kashiwara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kashiwara.d3000729969.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kashiwara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kashiwara.d3000729969.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Kashiwara ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kashiwara Types of activities [Kashiwara travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kashiwara.dx3000729969) ![道明寺天満宮 梅園](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729969/d3884f4c-22c3-4a38-a5a5-44aa551a0150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729969/d3884f4c-22c3-4a38-a5a5-44aa551a0150.jpg) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![道明寺天満宮 梅園](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729969/d3884f4c-22c3-4a38-a5a5-44aa551a0150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729969/d3884f4c-22c3-4a38-a5a5-44aa551a0150.jpg) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Kashiwara Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Kashiwara has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Kashiwara, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Kashiwara with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Kashiwara Kashiwara is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Kashiwara, and make it a breeze to explore Kashiwara and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Kashiwara to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Kashiwara, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Kashiwara. #### Kashiwara attractions Kashiwara has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Kashiwara to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Kashiwara. Looking for things to do in Kashiwara can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Kashiwara or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Kashiwara attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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[Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![Dotonbori which includes boating, a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/01d9b742-fab1-46a3-86b5-f12c3f3d25ec.jpg) ### 3\. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Delight in the diverse world below the waves at the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. The goal of this institution is to bring together the various species found around the Pacific Ocean in one place, and to care for and conserve them. Explore this high-tech aquarium and get close to playful penguins, live like an arctic seal or watch whale sharks feeding. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg) ### 4\. Osaka Castle Learn about Japan's bloody history and Osaka's ancient rulers at Osaka Castle. This romantic multi-tier castle stands on a 264-acre (106-hectare) block of raised and fortified land, and is one of the city's most iconic sites. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) ![Osaka park and castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/d31bf94a-3671-419f-a03a-62003241c58f.jpg) ### 5\. Tsutenkaku Tower A visit to the Tsūtenkaku tower is a visit to the heart and soul of Osaka. Take an hour or two enjoying the towering, eight-sided construct, the magnificent view it provides and the statue of Billiken, a god of good fortune. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) ![Tsutenkaku Tower showing a city, cbd and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/837c9b4b-99d7-4f9f-a685-689c42c24b1a.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000729969) ## Recommended things to do in Kashiwara | Number of things to do | 683 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan](/things-to-do/osaka-roaming-internet-with-esim-mobile-data-plan.a49608070.activity-details): £2 | | Top 5 things to do | [Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](/things-to-do/osaka-traditional-kimono-rental-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details)[eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)[Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan](/things-to-do/osaka-roaming-internet-with-esim-mobile-data-plan.a49608070.activity-details)[Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transport](/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transport.a227085.activity-details)[Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka](/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Osaka: UTAGE Modern Japanese Taiko Live Show](/things-to-do/osaka-utage-live-show-japanese-instrument-performance-show.a49878706.activity-details)[Basketball in Osaka with local players!](/things-to-do/basketball-in-osaka-with-local-players.a48028269.activity-details)[Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!](/things-to-do/pickleball-in-osaka-with-locals-players.a48099924.activity-details)[Osaka Food Quest: Self-Guided Culinary & History Adventure](/things-to-do/osaka-food-origins-exploration-game-and-tour.a3887567.activity-details)[Lets make a Japanese hand craft Temari embroidered ball](/things-to-do/group-class-for-making-temari-japanese-embroidered-balls.a47128836.activity-details) | | With kids | [Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transport](/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transport.a227085.activity-details)[Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka](/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details)[From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details)[Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details)[Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kashiwara --- ### Popular places to visit ![Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) ![Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![Osaka Castle showing château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/3ac71a9c-cb7e-45d6-8b6e-3d8dd95e4a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsutenkaku Tower Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) ![AKR6HK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150810/7366b98c-923f-4d09-a7bb-c302f20057aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nipponbashi During your trip to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nipponbashi-Osaka.d6150810.Attraction) ![Spa World featuring a pool, rides and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204405/85c0cc26-c459-46a2-9ba5-a71118bb2e61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa World Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Attraction) ![Kuromon Ichiba Market which includes a city and interior views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204391/3f7e52d0-fb93-477d-a849-2b8164d4b99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kuromon Market Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market-Minami.d6204391.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kashiwara ![玉串川　(大阪府八尾市)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179224/336a68b3-cd2a-4241-8114-86d71221868a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [JEXP](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JEXP) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Yao ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kashiwara worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kashiwara? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kashiwara? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kashiwara? ### What are some activities to do in Kashiwara with kids? > - [Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transport](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transport.a227085.activity-details) > - [Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-daytour-in-osaka-nara-todaiji-temple-and-uji-matcha.a49278566.activity-details) > - [From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details) > - [Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details) > - [Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) ### What to do in Kashiwara for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Kashiwara? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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