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Sebastian Wolpert

Sebastian Wolpert

28 Dec 2023

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1
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$113

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$ 14

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
2 - 3 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$19
24 - 29 min

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Harukas 300
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$56
Day 2
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$57

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$ 9

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$56
16 - 20 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 9

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
28 - 34 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$113

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$ 9

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
11 - 16 min

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Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$75
Day 5
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$394

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$ 14

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$94
17 - 21 min

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Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
$300

Budget breakdown: $728 In total

Activities & Food:$675
Transport:$53