Title: Things to Do in Yao in 2026 | Expedia.com [Yao Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Yao.dx179224)[Hotels in Yao](https://expedia.com/Yao-Hotels.d179224.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Yao](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Yao.d179224.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Yao](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Yao.d179224.Car-Rental-Guide)[Yao Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Yao.d179224.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Yao ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Yao Types of activities [Yao Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Yao.dx179224) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179224/336a68b3-cd2a-4241-8114-86d71221868a.jpg) by [JEXP](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JEXP) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179224/336a68b3-cd2a-4241-8114-86d71221868a.jpg) by [JEXP](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JEXP) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) --- - ![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 vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Yao ### Tours & day trips [See all 583 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179224&location=Yao&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49773415/eacb9cd3-7edd-4f0a-9f65-9d5bb0e7214c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour 9h 9.2/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-kyoto-osaka-kyoto-must-see-spots-nara-park-one-day-tour.a49773415.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50022866/776d873c-abd1-42af-95d8-4b6833068e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto 9h 8.8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/amanohashidate-ine-funaya-sightseeing-full-day-trip-from-kyoto.a50022866.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49278566/ee27f25e-43b1-4fe6-b1ba-cc1300ee4eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka 9h 7.4/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available ~~$73~~$64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/nara-deer-park-uji-matcha-hot-spring-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49278566.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/545086/4a2b0d56-59d4-4fe3-8f17-de20de1e9792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour 9h+ 8.6/10 94 reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46297129/761d9e4c-c8e4-41d7-9d4a-e584929881fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch 7h 9.6/10 21 reviews Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-osakas-5-must-see-sights-with-ramen-for-lunch.a46297129.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254108/7dda46db-bef2-4ba3-8af4-68c92dc68d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour 9h 20m Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-nara-top-hightlights-english-speaking-tour.a50254108.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50487169/2a7d0c13-0240-4242-adc4-d3fb4828119d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Japan: Kansai Nara Kyoto Day Tour 1d 10/10 1 review $56 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/japan-kansai-nara-kyoto-day-tour.a50487169.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka 9h 20m 7/10 10 reviews Free cancellation available ~~$75~~$65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49817188/c404143b-9bfe-4174-982f-c4afc6b36d02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto 9h 9.2/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kyoto-nara-uji-full-day-sightseeing-tour-from-osaka-or-kyoto.a49817188.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49862845/7d2f1d4b-a1b8-4498-9ad9-2afc66aa3c90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka or Kyoto: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto 9h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-or-kyoto-full-day-sightseeing-tour-of-kyoto.a49862845.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 221 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179224&location=Yao&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50333205/51fabc26-eee2-43f8-9b4a-f9516b1b4c5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen 12h 30m Free cancellation available $4 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-unveiled-a-self-guided-journey-through-japans-kitchen.a50333205.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![3 Day Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46727087/877d9014-23cc-4ec2-a484-a213a6c32312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Day Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo, Mt.Fuji, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka 3d Free cancellation available $2,512 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-japan-highlights-tour-tokyo-mt-fuji-nara-kyoto-osaka.a46727087.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![[Same Day OK] Osaka 4 hour, Castle, Market, Walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49281940/acbb2915-35ef-44a5-b1cd-11a3a0f3735a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \[Same Day OK\] Osaka 4 hour, Castle, Market, Walking tour 4h Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-in-osaka.a49281940.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46666408/c79d0992-5e86-4ba3-8f2d-aa3e7d6032ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-4-5-hours-private-tour-in-osaka-with-local-guide.a46666408.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49712789/ea3b4d07-2f3b-44f1-ad3a-825c2accbe98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds 1h 30m Free cancellation available $138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-early-morning-osaka-castle-tour-avoid-crowds.a49712789.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400852/51ebcca6-7926-4207-915e-3acd693b5bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide 6h Free cancellation available $308 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-6hr-private-walking-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a1400852.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Self Guided Audio Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50312533/579f0e80-7e14-4521-adc8-eeb93dd16610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Self Guided Audio Experience 9h $6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-self-guided-audio-experience.a50312533.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Explore Osaka Like a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51565162/dadbb0d9-6ca0-46c8-844f-5557a8af0f89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Osaka Like a Local 2h Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-osaka-like-a-local.a51565162.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour from Osaka or Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50323432/899c76a0-62e4-460a-a839-16647fe9ca15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour from Osaka or Kyoto 5h Free cancellation available $726 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiroshima-peace-memorial-tour-from-osaka.a50323432.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Same-Day Osaka Food Crawl with local food and Hidden gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49267482/a7005056-91a3-4936-94fb-8576a4f43334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Same-Day Osaka Food Crawl with local food and Hidden gems 3h Free cancellation available ~~$42~~$26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/local-food-crawl-in-osaka-with-friendly-guide.a49267482.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 160 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179224&location=Yao&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45147323/8d3e0b9b-28c5-47c4-a1d5-fa2693e89174.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: Hotspots & Hidden Gems Walking Tour Private or Group 3h+ 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-hotspots-and-hidden-gems-guided-walking-tour.a45147323.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47937673/8f5e7ca9-7cfb-4c45-90b1-8a58d2bddf42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-five-must-see-highlights-walking-tour-ramen-lunch.a47937673.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48640990/16aca300-ec23-47eb-9870-85be90e050cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-guided-walking-tour-with-a-native-expert-top-sights.a48640990.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48077956/749554c9-3d35-49de-8e2d-c9df30f62814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking 2h Free cancellation available $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-sake-tasting-with-takoyaki-cooking.a48077956.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka: A Modern Samurai, Kabuki, Taiko & Dance Show](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49415414/37d60041-eaa0-4438-810e-da142d2f64f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: A Modern Samurai, Kabuki, Taiko & Dance Show 50m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-night-fusion-japanese-entertainment-show.a49415414.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka: Shinsekai Guided Food Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50923620/bfb03a47-7f11-4015-b1ed-c2e8de1140a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: Shinsekai Guided Food Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-shinsekai-guided-food-walking-tour.a50923620.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![From Osaka: Sakai Knife Maker or Blacksmith Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44508977/014a1405-f7e0-41ad-a0d2-44c9bd75060e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka: Sakai Knife Maker or Blacksmith Walking Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-sakai-knife-factory-and-craft-walking-tour.a44508977.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1327892/6fed51de-5a38-434d-a707-9c12302a452b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai 3h Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-local-foodie-walking-tour-in-dotonbori-and-shinsekai.a1327892.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225526/36f7d080-a3cf-494e-9cba-e4dca1b5db47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries 3h 9.2/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-food-tour-13-dishes-at-5-local-eateries.a1225526.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Sushi Making Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49448464/c97df671-100f-499c-96e8-ea0d07ab4374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Sushi Making Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-sushi-making-experience.a49448464.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 111 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179224&location=Yao&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Osaka Samurai Immersive Experience Matcha Traditional Activities](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50915037/a254f74e-bc0d-4893-9631-c4442ef41a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Samurai Immersive Experience Matcha Traditional Activities 2h 30m Free cancellation available $234 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samurai-show-tea-ceremony-japanese-traditional-activities.a50915037.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Shinsaibashi Pearl extraction experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48220486/376a9e0c-09d5-4ad6-9962-73cd382e9666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Shinsaibashi Pearl extraction experience 30m Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-shinsaibashi-pearl-extraction-experience.a48220486.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1330516/e9c0ca9d-4e66-4bb2-953f-f305149e9a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/okonomiyaki-and-japanese-cuisines-cooking-experience.a1330516.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![From Osaka: Sakai Knife Maker or Blacksmith Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44508977/014a1405-f7e0-41ad-a0d2-44c9bd75060e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Osaka: Sakai Knife Maker or Blacksmith Walking Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-sakai-knife-factory-and-craft-walking-tour.a44508977.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![【For adult】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49929805/5bb1274a-2d7d-415c-83c8-c2e468d2169f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 【For adult】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting 1h Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/japanese-traditional-mochi-pounding-experience-with-tasting.a49929805.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Lets make a Japanese hand craft Temari embroidered ball](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47128836/8dd0ef34-7b9e-4dc9-8609-2db362ccd314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lets make a Japanese hand craft Temari embroidered ball 2h Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lets-make-a-japanese-hand-craft-temari-embroidered-ball.a47128836.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Sushi Making Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49448464/c97df671-100f-499c-96e8-ea0d07ab4374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Sushi Making Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-sushi-making-experience.a49448464.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Ninja Experience in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51193184/91d25ab5-885a-4e66-a123-65b81f293231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ninja Experience in Osaka 1h Free cancellation available $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ninja-experience-in-osaka.a51193184.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Okonomiyaki＆Takoyaki for Families : Osaka Street Food Festival](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50951038/e4ba4c3a-7c79-4372-905a-5247fcdc8e38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Okonomiyaki＆Takoyaki for Families : Osaka Street Food Festival 1h 30m Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-takoyaki-okonomiyaki-cook-japanese-fes-in-doutonbori.a50951038.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/5-hour-osaka-highlights-bike-tour-with-lunch.a4728552.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![One-Day Osaka Bike Adventure: 5–6 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1327218/183298b1-c337-4909-8afb-407a492bcc9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One-Day Osaka Bike Adventure: 5–6 Hours 6h Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-in-osaka-six-hour-bike-adventure.a1327218.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka Harbor and Guided Sightseeing Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46486596/926be7db-4632-4db4-a030-7364d7b42fff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Harbor and Guided Sightseeing Ride 4h 30m Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-harbor-sightseeing-tour-group-2-cyclists.a46486596.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46190456/e0bcaddc-0e41-4bb3-bc3b-0bbc444a5d18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pickleball in Osaka & Kyoto with Locals! 3h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available $9 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pickleball-in-osaka-with-local-players.a46190456.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Amanohashidate and Miyama One Day Tour With Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665119/345e9889-7681-4abd-88d6-22301e76a5fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amanohashidate and Miyama One Day Tour With Lunch 9h $148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/amanohashidate-and-miyama-one-day-tour-from-osaka-and-kyoto.a49665119.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Golden Pavilion Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50828949/f84217d0-d5d6-4d48-b3fe-0068d8483c08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Golden Pavilion Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine Tour 9h $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/golden-pavilion-kiyomizu-temple-and-fushimi-inari-shrine-tour.a50828949.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46355569/8119e8cb-4b9f-4b38-a235-635f91f5527c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka E-Bike Tour with a Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/osaka-e-bike-tour-with-a-local-guide.a46355569.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Osaka and Beyond Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46380158/5c858493-d509-4908-9a11-a0092f63282f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka and Beyond Cycle Tour 6h Free cancellation available $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-customized-kansai-cycle-tour.a46380158.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Eat, Drink & Cycle: Osaka Foodie Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1327224/3e88f349-dffc-4cc8-b487-9022b71dad55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Eat, Drink & Cycle: Osaka Foodie Bike Tour 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $98 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/eat-drink-cycle-osaka-food-and-bike-tour.a1327224.activity-details?&rid=179224&location=Yao&swp=off) ![Japan: Osaka Ikoma Skybike & Nara Park Mt. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_179224) ## Recommended things to do in Yao | Number of things to do | 815 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): $3 | | Top 5 things to do | [Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation](/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details)[Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](/things-to-do/osaka-kimono-rental-traditional-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details)[Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)](/things-to-do/shin-osaka-to-tokyo-bullet-train-shinkansen-tickets-2-hours-35-minutes.a49505043.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) | | Under $25 | [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)[Japan: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Osaka](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-osaka.a49241371.activity-details)[Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket](/things-to-do/kyoto-sightseeing-pass-e-ticket.a50699945.activity-details)[Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) | | With kids | [Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation](/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details)[Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)](/things-to-do/shin-osaka-to-tokyo-bullet-train-shinkansen-tickets-2-hours-35-minutes.a49505043.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)[Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](/things-to-do/null.a50173821.activity-details)[Japan: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Osaka](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-osaka.a49241371.activity-details) | ## What to do in Yao --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Yao? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Yao ![Universal Studios Japan® showing a fountain and a statue or sculpture 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.com/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dotonbori featuring city views and outdoor art 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.com/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Vacation-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 Watch an exciting baseball game or big-name star in concert at this versatile postmodern arena south of the city center of Osaka. [](https://expedia.com/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes 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.com/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Vacation-Attraction) ![Osaka Castle featuring chateau 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.com/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spa World showing a pool, interior views and rides](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.com/Spa-World-Naniwa.d6204405.Vacation-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.com/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Vacation-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 do some window-shopping at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.com/Nipponbashi-Naniwa.d6150810.Vacation-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.com/Kuromon-Market-Minami.d6204391.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from 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 ![道明寺天満宮 梅園](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179190/907b6518-1e43-4bec-a844-b725f1d8dc4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Fujiidera ![大阪風景 東大阪ジャンクション　トワイライト](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179193/8656f754-4f7f-4144-8dc2-1c34413886b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Higashi-osaka ![matsubara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179206/379c2a3b-6b78-4ea5-99ff-c0e71476668d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsubara ![Deer standing in front of Torii in japanese nara park forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223945/f796f97e-93cf-49b8-8295-6e2585836c8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Heguri ![7世紀飛鳥時代の古墳。国の史跡に指定](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349085/94dab186-f4ba-4854-8eca-eeb89b216d40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [Kamigata0](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kamigata0) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Habikino ![道明寺天満宮 梅園](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000729969/d3884f4c-22c3-4a38-a5a5-44aa551a0150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Yanajin33](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Yanajin33) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kashiwara ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Yao worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Yao? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Yao? ### Is three days enough to stay in Yao? ### Is Yao a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Yao with kids? > - [Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) > - [Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/shin-osaka-to-tokyo-bullet-train-shinkansen-tickets-2-hours-35-minutes.a49505043.activity-details) > - [From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details) > - [Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a50173821.activity-details) > - [Japan: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Osaka](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-osaka.a49241371.activity-details) ### What to do in Yao for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Yao? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on 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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