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5 Days of Adventure at Ōsaka-jō

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F Saikyo2

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Ōsaka-jō, Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan. Explore the iconic castle, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1
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$658

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$ 8

9 Borden Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$63
18 - 22 min

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Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
2 - 3 min

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Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$500
4 - 5 min

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Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor (ルイズ N.Y. ピザパーラー)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
Day 2
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$329

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$ 15

Tully's Coffee (タリーズコーヒー 天王寺公園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
15 - 18 min

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大起水産回転寿司道頓堀店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$35
3 - 4 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Mother Moon Café (マザームーンカフェ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$45
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.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$156
Day 3
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$230

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$ 29

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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$30
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
21 - 26 min

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Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$94
11 - 14 min

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Boulangerie Parigot (ブランジェリー・パリゴ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$31
13 - 16 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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周記蘭州牛肉面難波本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
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.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$378

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$ 37

Caffe Ciao Presso (カフェ チャオプレッソ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
19 - 23 min

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TAQUERIA LA FONDA
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
6 - 8 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$31
19 - 23 min

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Osaka Tenmangu
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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かるがも
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$35
1 - 2 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.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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Kuchu Teien Observatory
Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.
11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
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$94
Day 5
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$373

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$ 29

スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
16 - 24 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
17 - 21 min

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Nakanoshima Park
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$35
5 - 8 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$94
33 - 40 min

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Le Sucre-Coeur (ル・シュクレ・クール)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
15 - 18 min

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NIFREL
Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$156

Budget breakdown: $2083 In total

Activities & Food:$1967
Transport:$116