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4 Days of Adventure in Ōsaka-jō

Debbie Blinder

10 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Ōsaka-jō in Japan. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Viator

Day 1

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$88

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$ 9

Dotonbori Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Directions

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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$4

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle Park

Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Harukas 300

3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Tennoji Park

Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Maguroya Kurogin (まぐろや 黒銀)

黒門市場本店

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$14

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$82

·

$ 18

Dotonbori Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

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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$12

21 - 26 min

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Directions

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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Shitenno-ji

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Directions

カトマンドゥ 京橋店

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Dotonbori

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

大起水産回転寿司道頓堀店

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$18

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

+

$130

·

$ 12

Dotonbori Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Caffe Ciao Presso (カフェ チャオプレッソ)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

19 - 23 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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$50

4 - 5 min

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Brooklyn Parlor Osaka

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$16

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street

Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Kuchu Teien Observatory

Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$38

Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$14

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 4

+

$139

·

$ 15

Dotonbori Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

9 Borden Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Le Sucre-Coeur (ル・シュクレ・クール)

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$8

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Expo ’70 Commemorative Park

Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Umeda Sky Building

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$14

Dotonbori Hotel

Basic rooms with flat-screens in an informal downtown lodging with free Wi-Fi & loaner bikes.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $490 In total

Activities & Food:$438

Transport:$53