Background
Trip Planner Logo

A Week in Ōsaka-jō: Exploring the Heart of Osaka

Cerise Lee

Cerise Lee

17 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure to Ōsaka-jō, Osaka's iconic castle. Discover the city's vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Japan. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Ōsaka-jō

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1
+

$32

·

$ 5

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Tully's Coffee (タリーズコーヒー 天王寺公園店)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
12 - 17 min

~

Directions

Tennoji Zoo
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$13
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Amato Maeda (甘党まえだ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$10
Tachi Sushi (立ち寿司)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$7
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$52

·

$ 3

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

9 Borden Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$6
5 - 8 min

~

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
•
$31
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Mother Moon Café (マザームーンカフェ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$7
Bab-ul Hayat
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$7
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$28

·

$ 3

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Wassy's Dining Souple
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$6
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Shitenno-ji
Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$6
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Boulangerie Parigot (ブランジェリー・パリゴ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$8
乃が美総本店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$7
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$26

·

$ 5

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Park Side Grill (パークサイド・グリル)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$13
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Kuma Kafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$4
Bab-ul Hayat
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$7
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$19

·

$ 5

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Starbucks (スターバックス)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
13 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$6
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Le Sucre-Coeur (ル・シュクレ・クール)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$7
スシロー 岸部店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$3
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$121

·

$ 5

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

pargolo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$3
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Universal Studios Japan
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
•
$100
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor (ルイズ N.Y. ピザパーラー)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
•
$8
Hard Rock Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$10
Osaka ViewHotel Honmachi
Upscale hotel in a high rise offering sleek quarters, some with balconies, plus dining & city views.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $298 In total

Activities & Food:$275
Transport:$24