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10 Days in Ōsaka-jō 🏰🎌: A Culinary Adventure

Hew zie kai

Hew zie kai

15 Dec 2024

Embark on a 10-day gastronomic journey through the vibrant city of Ōsaka-jō, savoring the best local delicacies and exploring iconic landmarks.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1Delicious Eats and Cultural Treats in Tennoji
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$51

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$ 2

Morimachi Shokudo (森町食堂)
Morimachi Shokudo (森町食堂)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Osaka Tenmangu
Osaka Tenmangu
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Isshin-ji
Isshin-ji
Traditional temple dating to the 12th century featuring Buddha sculptures made from crushed bones.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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海鮮スタンド ふじ
海鮮スタンド ふじ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Tennoji Zoo
Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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千里しゃぶちん あべのハルカスダイニング
千里しゃぶちん あべのハルカスダイニング
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 2Gyoza Galore and Park Paradise in Tennoji
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$59

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$ 5

Gyoza Ohsho (餃子の王将 天王寺堀越店)
Gyoza Ohsho (餃子の王将 天王寺堀越店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
7 - 10 min

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Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park
Landscaped city park offering lawns, flowerbeds, paved areas, fountains & cafes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Harukas 300
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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$19
17 - 21 min

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アジアンバー・ラマイ 大阪あびこ店 Asian Bar RAMAI
アジアンバー・ラマイ 大阪あびこ店 Asian Bar RAMAI
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Nagai Park
Nagai Park
Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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肉のオカヤマ直売所
肉のオカヤマ直売所
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Katsu Craze and Market Madness in Sumiyoshi Taisha
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$57

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$ 3

かつや 大阪住之江粉浜店
かつや 大阪住之江粉浜店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha
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
19 - 23 min

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Tsūtenkaku
Tsūtenkaku
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Masaru (まさる)
Masaru (まさる)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
12 - 18 min

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Shitenno-ji
Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$6
12 - 15 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Singh's Kitchen (シンズキッチン)
Singh's Kitchen (シンズキッチン)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$14
Day 4Horai Heaven and Nipponbashi Exploration Day
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$62

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$ 2

551 Horai (551蓬莱)
551 Horai (551蓬莱)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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Abeno Harukas
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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$25
13 - 16 min

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焼肉定食 こいろり 日本橋店
焼肉定食 こいろり 日本橋店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Nipponbashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi Denden Town
Vibrant area featuring stores specialized in used video games, high-tech, anime & manga.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Namba Yasaka Jinja
Namba Yasaka Jinja
Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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味の名門焼肉 ソウル
味の名門焼肉 ソウル
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Sushi Sensation in Dotonbori and Shopping Spree
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$37

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$ 2

Sushizanmai (すしざんまい)
Sushizanmai (すしざんまい)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Dotonbori
Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Dotonbori Glico Sign
Dotonbori Glico Sign
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Asai Togei (おおさか料理 浅井 東迎)
Asai Togei (おおさか料理 浅井 東迎)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
1 - 2 min

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Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street
Bustling shopping district featuring a wide range of high-end tax-free shops with airport delivery.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Nakanoshima Park
Nakanoshima Park
Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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PONTE VECCHIO (ポンテベッキオ)
PONTE VECCHIO (ポンテベッキオ)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$12
Day 6Expo Park Exploration and Island Delights
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$71

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$ 5

デンスケ
デンスケ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
Park on the grounds of a 1970 World's Fair featuring a museum, a stadium & the Tower of the Sun.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
25 - 30 min

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奄美・島料理 てぃだ
奄美・島料理 てぃだ
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
This museum features re-creations of buildings & streets in Osaka to depict life in the past.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Kuma Kafe
Kuma Kafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 7Aquarium Experience and Skyline Views in Umeda
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$86

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$ 3

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
24 - 29 min

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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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$31
27 - 33 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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Umeda Sky Building
Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
10 - 15 min

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オーバカナル 梅田
オーバカナル 梅田
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$15
Day 8Nature Retreat and Artisan Pizza in Tsurumi Ryokuchi
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$110

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$ 6

長寿苑
長寿苑
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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NIFREL
NIFREL
Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
29 - 35 min

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Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
Large park & botanical garden with a pond, sports facilities & tulip farm with quaint windmill.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Scugnizzo DA SHIGEO (ピッツェリア・スクニッツォ・ダ・シゲオ)
Scugnizzo DA SHIGEO (ピッツェリア・スクニッツォ・ダ・シゲオ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
Tennen Onsen Naniwanoyu
City onsen offering a range of facilities & treatments centered around the natural hot springs.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Kuchu Teien Observatory
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Contemporary indoor/outdoor observation deck with panoramic city views, an eatery, cafe & gift shop.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$19
11 - 16 min

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オーバカナル 梅田
オーバカナル 梅田
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$15
Day 9Universal Studios Fun and Rockin' Pizza Party
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$139

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$ 2

餃子の王将弁天町市岡店
餃子の王将弁天町市岡店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
18 - 22 min

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Universal Studios Japan
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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$100
4 - 6 min

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Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor (ルイズ N.Y. ピザパーラー)
Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor (ルイズ N.Y. ピザパーラー)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15
8 - 11 min

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Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 10Osaka Castle Adventure and Korean Culinary Delights
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$61

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$ 2

餃子の王将天満橋OMMビル店
餃子の王将天満橋OMMビル店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
18 - 27 min

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Osaka Castle
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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$13
2 - 3 min

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Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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すしぎん
すしぎん
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$16
11 - 16 min

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Osaka Ikuno Korea Town
Osaka Ikuno Korea Town
Bustling urban area known for its Korean restaurants, shopping venues & street food.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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鶴橋まぐろ食堂
鶴橋まぐろ食堂
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $759 In total

Activities & Food:$731
Transport:$28