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Discover the Magic of Ōsaka-jō: An 8-Day Adventure

Mark FrEeDoMmM

Mark FrEeDoMmM

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey to Ōsaka-jō, Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1
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$526

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$ 12

Komeda's Coffee (コメダ珈琲店 尼崎西立花店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
11 - 14 min

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Amagasaki Castle
Visitors can explore the remains & reconstructed walls of this Edo-era castle built in 1617.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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Minion Park
Amusement park zone with rides & sweet shops, plus Minion meet-&-greets outside Gru's mansion.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$300
84 - 125 min

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Mother Moon Café (マザームーンカフェ)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$125
5 - 8 min

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Bab-ul Hayat
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 2
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$363

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$ 12

9 Borden Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka
This indoor Lego attraction for families features rides, a 4D cinema & multiple play zones.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$150
20 - 24 min

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PARIS-h (パリアッシュ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Osaka Science Museum
Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$75
5 - 8 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$36
Day 3
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$609

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$ 6

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$400
32 - 39 min

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和じ庵
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$32
5 - 8 min

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Nakanoshima Museum of Art
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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LA PIZZA NAPOLETANA REGALO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
8 - 12 min

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The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Underground art museum, with a gift shop, showing works by noted artists in a variety of mediums.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$75
Day 4
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$127

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$ 24

COZY Coffee Spot (COZY coffee spot)
スペシャリティコーヒー専門店 / 焙煎豆販売
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Opened in 1936, this museum features a large collection of ancient & modern Chinese & Japanese art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
6 - 8 min

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Boulangerie Parigot (ブランジェリー・パリゴ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
5 - 8 min

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Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Hozenji
Intimate Buddhist temple along a quaint alley, with a moss-covered statue of the deity Fudomyoo.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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周記蘭州牛肉面難波本店
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Namba Yasaka Jinja
Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$213

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$ 24

スターバックス
堺フェニックス通り利晶の杜店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
7 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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ABENO HARUKAS Art Museum
Museum within Japan's tallest building featuring rotating exhibits of Western & Buddhist art.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
10 - 12 min

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Pommier (ポミエ)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
8 - 12 min

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Tsūtenkaku
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
17 - 21 min

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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Museum showing 2 millennia of chinaware from Persia, Vietnam, China, Korea & Japan in natural light.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
8 - 11 min

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CAM ON
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 6
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$259

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$ 35

Starbucks (スターバックス)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
18 - 27 min

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National Museum of Ethnology
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
30 - 36 min

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The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Jinen (じねん)
梅田お初天神店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
2 - 3 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Japan Mint Head Office
Headquarters of Japan's coin agency, with a museum & a famed cherry blossom garden open seasonally.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Nishinomaru Garden - Osaka Castle
Picturesque city park known for its manicured lawns, sculpted topiary & cherry blossoms.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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カトマンドゥ 京橋店
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$40
9 - 11 min

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Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)
Striking, multi-story tower rising above Osaka Castle complex, with gold-leaf detailing & a museum.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$50
Day 7
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$217

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$ 24

MOS Burger (モスバーガー)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
12 - 15 min

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Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church (Church of the Light)
Modern church built by Tadao Ando, featuring a stark chapel with a cross cut into the concrete wall.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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TAQUERIA LA FONDA
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
6 - 8 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
22 - 33 min

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Osaka Museum of History
Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$50
9 - 14 min

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BOULANGERIE gout
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$36
Day 8
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$281

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$ 24

Starbucks (スターバックス)
大阪城公園森ノ宮店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
18 - 27 min

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Hokoku Shrine
Shinto shrine in Osaka Castle Park built during the 1800s to honor leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Mint Museum
Museum highlighting the production of Japanese coins, plus a tranquil cherry tree garden.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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MOS Burger (モスバーガー)
扇町関西テレビ前店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Kids Plaza Osaka
Unique, modern kids’ science & educational museum emphasizing hands-on learning & workshops.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$75
30 - 36 min

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NIFREL
Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$125
11 - 14 min

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Le Sucre-Coeur (ル・シュクレ・クール)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $2752 In total

Activities & Food:$2595
Transport:$157