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

1

About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai)
About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai)
About this day trip
Category
Sightseeing

138 m (0.1 mi)

2

Shitennoji Temple
Shitennoji Temple
Buddhist Temple
Category
Culture

678 m (0.4 mi)

3 min

3

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

372 m (0.2 mi)

3 min

4

Horikoshi Jinja
Horikoshi Jinja
Shinto Shrine in Osaka
Category
Culture

518 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

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

127 m (0.1 mi)

6

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

721 m (0.4 mi)

4 min

7

Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park
Relaxing park in Osaka
Category
Park

1 km (0.6 mi)

3 min

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

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

9

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

833 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

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

2.8 km (1.7 mi)

10 min

11

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

776 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

12

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

990 m (0.6 mi)

5 min

13

Shinsekai
Shinsekai
Retro Osaka street
Category
Sightseeing

13 m (0 mi)

14

Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku
Iconic tower of Osaka
Category
Sightseeing

470 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

15

This one is optional

Shinsekai Market
Shinsekai Market
Retro-style market street
Category
Sightseeing

13 m (0 mi)

16

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

267 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

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

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

18

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

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