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Ōsaka-jō Adventure

Glauber Mello Ferraz

11 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Ōsaka-jō, discovering ancient marvels, indulging in delicious cuisine, and experiencing the local culture.

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Underwater Wonders and Minion Mania

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$138

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$ 2

9 Borden Coffee

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

5 - 8 min

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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

4 - 5 min

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Kuma Kafe

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

82 - 123 min

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Minion Park

Amusement park zone with rides & sweet shops, plus Minion meet-&-greets outside Gru's mansion.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$75

34 - 41 min

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Dotonbori

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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大起水産回転寿司道頓堀店

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$7

Day 2Castle Marvels and Sky-High Views

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$60

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$ 6

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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$6

16 - 24 min

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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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$6

15 - 18 min

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カトマンドゥ 京橋店

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$7

13 - 16 min

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Osaka Castle Main Tower (Osaka Castle Museum)

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Osaka Tenmangu

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Malaysia Boleh (マレーシア ボレ)

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$9

5 - 8 min

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Kuchu Teien Observatory

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Lakeside Serenity and Scientific Wonders

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$65

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$ 5

Lago di Ciero Parco (ラーゴ・ディ・チェーロ・パルコ)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Umeda Sky Building

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

11 - 14 min

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PARIS-h (パリアッシュ)

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$8

4 - 6 min

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Osaka Science Museum

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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Osaka Castle

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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TAQUERIA LA FONDA

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$7

Day 4History, Art, and Shopping Extravaganza

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$57

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$ 5

Boulangerie & Café goût 谷町四丁目店

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

8 - 11 min

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Osaka Museum of History

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Nakanoshima Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Brooklyn Parlor Osaka

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

4 - 5 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.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts

Opened in 1936, this museum features a large collection of ancient & modern Chinese & Japanese art.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$7

4 - 5 min

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Harukas 300

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

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$19

Day 5Seafood Delights and Sacred Shrines

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$44

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$ 6

Maguroya Kurogin (まぐろや 黒銀)

黒門市場本店

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

3 - 4 min

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Kuromon Ichiba Market

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Shitenno-ji

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$6

10 - 12 min

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Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$7

4 - 5 min

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Abeno Harukas

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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森森舎

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$3

7 - 9 min

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Sumiyoshi Taisha

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $384 In total

Activities & Food:$362

Transport:$22