10 Days of Adventure in Ōsaka-jō

Corry Koevoets

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Ōsaka-jō, Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan. Explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

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Viator

Day 1

$81

$ 3

Traditional temple dating to the 12th century featuring Buddha sculptures made from crushed bones.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

3 - 4 min

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Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2

$83

$ 9

Large tree- & flower-filled park with open, grassy lawns, a baseball field & swimming pool.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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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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$25

31 - 38 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

4 - 5 min

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Ancient, ornate Ebisu Shinto shrine that's known for its Tōka-Ebisu festival & "Lucky Man" race.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 3

$110

$ 12

Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)

Striking, multi-story tower rising above Osaka Castle complex, with gold-leaf detailing & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

29 - 35 min

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Museum showcasing natural history, featuring archaeological finds & paleontology exhibits.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

12 - 15 min

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Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 4

$114

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$69

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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Vibrant area featuring stores specialized in used video games, high-tech, anime & manga.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

$106

$ 3

Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 7

$50

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Founded in 1891 as Osaka's first public park, featuring a library, rose garden & ceramics museum.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 8

$167

$ 9

This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Focusing on space & energy, this museum houses interactive displays, a planetarium & a coffee shop.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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Contemporary museum with exhibits detailing Osaka history from ancient times to the present day.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 9

$133

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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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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$25

33 - 40 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

13 - 16 min

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Huge, offbeat sculpture built for the 1970 World’s Fair & offering tours with advance booking.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 10

$127

$ 12

Large park & botanical garden with a pond, sports facilities & tulip farm with quaint windmill.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Sprawling city park on the banks of the Osaka River with landscaped greens & cherry blossom trees.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

15 - 18 min

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Family-friendly attraction with exotic fish, mammals & reptiles exhibited in stylish, modern spaces.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$63

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $1108 In total

Activities & Food:$1038

Transport:$70