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10 Days of Adventure in Ōsaka-jō

nita zakaria

nita zakaria

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Ōsaka-jō in Osaka, Japan. Explore vibrant shopping streets, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Day 1
+

$40

·

$ 12

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 8 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Dotonbori Glico Sign
Famed giant billboard installed in 1935 as an advertisement for the Glico confectionery company.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
Ikkaku (一鶴 心斎橋店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$40
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$143

·

$ 18

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Tsūtenkaku
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$40
12 - 15 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$75
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
Maguroya Kurogin (まぐろや 黒銀)
黒門市場本店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$28
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$82

·

$ 24

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Dotonbori
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Osaka Castle
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$50
カトマンドゥ 京橋店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$32
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$116

·

$ 12

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Hep Five Ferris wheel
Red 75-m. ferris wheel on the roof of HEP Five shopping complex, offering panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$50
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$50
Kuma Kafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$16
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$153

·

$ 12

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

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
•
$125
Mother Moon Café (マザームーンカフェ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$28
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$57

·

$ 24

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
25 - 30 min

~

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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park
Large park & botanical garden with a pond, sports facilities & tulip farm with quaint windmill.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
Bird
Closed 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
$32
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$107

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Umeda Sky Building
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$75
Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$32
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$53

·

$ 18

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Osaka Castle Park
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
TAQUERIA LA FONDA
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$28
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$74

·

$ 12

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 min

~

Directions

Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$50
Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$24
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 10
+

$432

·

$ 12

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

~

Directions

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$400
Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$32
Hotel new Hankyu Osaka
Low-key rooms in an informal lodging offering 16 eateries & bars, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1397 In total

Activities & Food:$1257
Transport:$140