Ultimate Osaka Guide

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What you’ll do

Discover the essence of Osaka with this carefully curated 3-day itinerary, designed for both first-time visitors and those who've briefly visited this vibrant city. I have handpicked a mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems that showcase the heart and soul of Osaka. From bustling districts to serene temples, delicious restaurants, unique museums, and cozy cafes, this journey captures the essence of Osaka's rich culture and modern charm.

  • All of the locations are accessible by public transport

  • These day trips are not interconnected and may be experienced in any order

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1) About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai) and Shitennoji Temple
2) Shitennoji Temple and Sohonke Tsuriganeya
3) Sohonke Tsuriganeya and Horikoshi Jinja
4) Horikoshi Jinja and むすび家 友 天王寺店
5) むすび家 友 天王寺店 and Amoya Minamikasuga Shitennoji
6) Amoya Minamikasuga Shitennoji and Tennoji Park
7) Tennoji Park and 近江の館 天王寺店 / Ōmi no yakata Ten'nōji-ten
8) 近江の館 天王寺店 / Ōmi no yakata Ten'nōji-ten and Harukas 300
9) Harukas 300 and スタンド富 / SU-TAN-DO
10) スタンド富 / SU-TAN-DO and Janjanyokocho Nanyodori-shotengai
11) Janjanyokocho Nanyodori-shotengai and Kasuga Gorakujo
12) Kasuga Gorakujo and Shinsekai
13) Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku
14) Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai Market
15) Shinsekai Market and Men-no-Kamino
16) Men-no-Kamino and おにぎり屋 おなかすいた。
17) おにぎり屋 おなかすいた。 and Spa World
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About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai)
About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai)
About this day trip
Category
Sightseeing
2

Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji Temple
Buddhist Temple
Category
Culture
3

Sohonke Tsuriganeya
Sohonke Tsuriganeya
Traditional Japanese sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
4

Horikoshi Jinja
Horikoshi Jinja
Shinto Shrine in Osaka
Category
Culture
5

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むすび家 友 天王寺店
むすび家 友 天王寺店
Onigiri shop
Category
Café
Est. Price
¥500
Yu-Mai
Yu-Mai
Onigiri shop
Category
Café
Est. Price
¥600
6

Amoya Minamikasuga Shitennoji
Amoya Minamikasuga Shitennoji
Delicious Traditional Sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
7

Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park
Relaxing park in Osaka
Category
Park
8

近江の館 天王寺店  /  Ōmi no yakata Ten'nōji-ten
近江の館 天王寺店 / Ōmi no yakata Ten'nōji-ten
Traditional Japanese products and sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
9

Harukas 300
Harukas 300
Highest observation deck in Osaka
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
¥1,800
10

スタンド富  /  SU-TAN-DO
スタンド富 / SU-TAN-DO
Delicious seafood set restaurant
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥1,000
11

Janjanyokocho Nanyodori-shotengai
Janjanyokocho Nanyodori-shotengai
Foodies alley
Category
Sightseeing
12

Kasuga Gorakujo
Kasuga Gorakujo
Retro game arcade
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
¥300
13

Shinsekai
Shinsekai
Retro Osaka street
Category
Sightseeing
14

Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku
Iconic tower of Osaka
Category
Sightseeing
15

This one is optional

Shinsekai Market
Shinsekai Market
Retro-style market street
Category
Sightseeing
16

Men-no-Kamino
Men-no-Kamino
Delicious ramen
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥1,000
17

This one is optional

おにぎり屋 おなかすいた。
おにぎり屋 おなかすいた。
Onigiri shop
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥400
18

Spa World
Spa World
Hot spring spa (tattoos NOT allowed)
Category
Spa
Est. Price
¥1,500

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