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10 Days of Adventure in Ōsaka-jō

Isabel Sanguinetti

Isabel Sanguinetti

8 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey to Ōsaka-jō, Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan. Explore ancient temples, vibrant markets, beautiful parks, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1
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$0

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$ 14

Isshin-ji
Traditional temple dating to the 12th century featuring Buddha sculptures made from crushed bones.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Osaka Tenmangu
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Yodogawa Kasen Park
Riverside park & hub for community activities, dog walking & sports, with a walking & jogging track.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

Shinsekai Market
Cheery, old-school covered shopping street lined with food, clothing & souvenir vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Tennoji Park
Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Tenshiba
Grassy area of Tennoji Park popular for picnics & featuring futsal courts, cafes & a playground.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
Large park & botanical garden with a pond, sports facilities & tulip farm with quaint windmill.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 14

Japan Mint Head Office
Headquarters of Japan's coin agency, with a museum & a famed cherry blossom garden open seasonally.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Nakanoshima Park
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Utsubo Park
Rectangular recreational park featuring a rose garden, tennis center, sports courts & eateries.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Amerika-Mura
US-influenced vintage clothing shops around a replica Statue of Liberty, plus rock bars & fast food.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Hozenji Yokocho
A wide variety of traditional food stalls, cafes & taverns line this narrow, stone-paved alleyway.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$ 18

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Tsuyuten Jinja (Ohatsu Tenjin)
Small Shinto shrine, the site of a tragic romantic legend, where couples can wish for lasting love.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Sprawling city park on the banks of the Osaka River with landscaped greens & cherry blossom trees.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Hokoku Shrine
Shinto shrine in Osaka Castle Park built during the 1800s to honor leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Chogosonshi-ji
Sprawling Buddhist temple complex known for its huge papier-mâché tiger guarding the entrance.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 9

Osaka Ikuno Korea Town
Bustling urban area known for its Korean restaurants, shopping venues & street food.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Hozenji
Intimate Buddhist temple along a quaint alley, with a moss-covered statue of the deity Fudomyoo.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Dotonbori Glico Sign
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Ebisu bashi
Pedestrian bridge connecting bustling shopping areas & offering views of the famous Glico Man sign.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Hattori Ryokuchi Park
Urban park with a rural architecture museum & trails, plus tennis courts & a horseback riding track.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

Imamiya Ebisu Jinja
Ancient Shinto shrine with a sloped, tiled roof & garden, plus a bustling annual festival.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Nipponbashi Denden Town
Vibrant area featuring stores specialized in used video games, high-tech, anime & manga.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
Shopping street dedicated to selling household goods, kitchenware, pottery & tools.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 9

Hamadera Park
Popular park with a rose garden & spring cherry blossoms, plus a swimming pool & playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Nagai Park
Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 14

Suminoe Park
Shrines & lakeside walks in a city park with a baseball stadium, a swimming pool & tennis courts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Sumiyoshi Park
Urban park with seasonal flowers & cherry blossoms, plus a restored lighthouse & a baseball field.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Daisen-ryo Kofun (Tomb of Emperor Nintoku)
Huge tomb isolated from visitors on a forested isle, viewable from a trail around the perimeter.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Oizumi Ryokuchi Park
Park with many species of trees, plus lawn areas, a pond, playground, sport courts & BBQ facilities.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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$ 14

Daisen Park
Spacious, tree-filled park with a pond, Japanese gardens & tea house offering a serene environment.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Namba Yasaka Jinja
Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Maishima Ryokuchi Park
Oceanfront park & picnic spot with large-scale play equipment for adults & kids, plus a lighthouse.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Nishinomiya Jinja (Nishinomiya Ebisu)
Ancient, ornate Ebisu Shinto shrine that's known for its Tōka-Ebisu festival & "Lucky Man" race.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$0

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$ 9

Osaka Takoyaki Park
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mount Tenpō
Known as the lowest mountain in Japan, this modest peak provides a parklike setting & water views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Tempozan Harbor Village
Harborside entertainment & shopping complex featuring an aquarium, a Ferris wheel & more.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Maishima Sports Island
Facilities for athletics, baseball & tennis, plus a waterfront walkway & popular pottery workshop.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $101 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$101