Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park

Sitting atop Mt. Ikoma and reachable by cable car, this sprawling amusement park has been entertaining Kansai families since 1929. The rides range from gentle kiddie attractions to a few genuine thrill rides, and a summer swimming pool adds to the fun in warmer months. Entry to the park itself is free, you pay per ride, making it easy to pop in for an hour or a full afternoon. The mountaintop setting gives you panoramic views over Osaka and Nara that rival any observation deck.