Ultimate Osaka Guide

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What you’ll do

Discover the essence of Osaka with this carefully curated 3-day itinerary, designed for both first-time visitors and those who've briefly visited this vibrant city. I have handpicked a mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems that showcase the heart and soul of Osaka. From bustling districts to serene temples, delicious restaurants, unique museums, and cozy cafes, this journey captures the essence of Osaka's rich culture and modern charm.

  • All of the locations are accessible by public transport

  • These day trips are not interconnected and may be experienced in any order

Day Total

11.3 km (7 mi)

52 min

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1

About this day trip (Shitennoji + Shinsekai)
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About this day trip
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

138 m (0.1 mi)

2

Shitennoji Temple
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Buddhist Temple
Category
Culture
Direction

679 m (0.4 mi)

4 min

3

Sohonke Tsuriganeya
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Traditional Japanese sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
Direction

372 m (0.2 mi)

2 min

4

Horikoshi Jinja
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Shinto Shrine in Osaka
Category
Culture
Direction

Up next, you'll have options to choose from (swipe right to see the other choices).

5

Choose the option that fits you the best

むすび家 友 天王寺店
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Onigiri shop
Category
Café
Est. Price
¥500
Direction

127 m (0.1 mi)

6

Amoya Minamikasuga Shitennoji
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Delicious Traditional Sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
Direction

721 m (0.4 mi)

3 min

7

Tennoji Park
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Relaxing park in Osaka
Category
Park
Direction

1 km (0.6 mi)

3 min

8

近江の館 天王寺店  /  Ōmi no yakata Ten'nōji-ten
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Traditional Japanese products and sweets
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
Direction

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

9

Harukas 300
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Highest observation deck in Osaka
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
¥1,800
Direction

833 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

10

スタンド富  /  SU-TAN-DO
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Delicious seafood set restaurant
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥1,000
Direction

2.7 km (1.7 mi)

10 min

11

Janjanyokocho Nanyodori-shotengai
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Foodies alley
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

32 m (0 mi)

12

Kasuga Gorakujo
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Retro game arcade
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
¥300
Direction

990 m (0.6 mi)

5 min

13

Shinsekai
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Retro Osaka street
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

2 m (0 mi)

14

Tsutenkaku
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Iconic tower of Osaka
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

470 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

15

This one is optional

Shinsekai Market
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Retro-style market street
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

13 m (0 mi)

16

Men-no-Kamino
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Delicious ramen
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥1,000
Direction

267 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

17

This one is optional

おにぎり屋 おなかすいた。
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Onigiri shop
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥400
Direction

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

18

Spa World
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Hot spring spa (tattoos NOT allowed)
Category
Spa
Est. Price
¥1,500
Direction

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