If thrills are what you're after, head to Hirakata Park, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Hirakata. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Hirakata Park, you'll love Kayashima Shrine, located nearby.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Hirakata-Shuku Kagiya Museum during your travels in Hirakata. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
You can catch an event at ROUND1 STADIUM Takatsuki, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from central Takatsuki. Takatsuki has other popular activities such as Kyocera Dome Osaka.