Osaka for First Timers

Mari - (maris_adventures_in_japan)
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3 Day Itinerary for your first trip to Osaka!

Osaka is a beautiful city with lots of things to do and see, but here is an itinerary for those who come here for the first time and want to experience the main and most popular attractions.

Day 1

I would start your itinerary from the Osaka Castle. The park is always open and it's very famous especially in spring for its cherry blossoms trees. After you have visited the castle, I would go south towards one of the main districts of Osaka: "Shinsekai" (New World). Here you will have to go up the Tsutenkaku Tower and try the famous Kushikatsu! After spending a couple of hours here, head down towards one of the oldest shrines in Japan, Sumiyoshi Taisha. Finally, I would end the day at Teamlab Botanical Garden in Nagai.

Day 2

For those who love amusement parks, I'd say to spend the second day at Universal Studios Japan! Don't forget to check out my tips in order to avoid lines and how to get into Nintendo World without worries!

Day 3

On this day you will visit the two main centers of the city: Namba and Umeda. You will start in Namba, and finish your day at the Umeda Sky Building!

Day Total

14,9 km (9,2 mi)

43 min

1

Osaka Castle
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Powerful landmark of history
Categorie
cultuur
Est. Price
JP¥ 600
Richting

5,4 km (3,3 mi)

12 min

2

Shin Sekai "New World"
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Colorful nostalgia and fun
Categorie
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Richting

2 m (0 mi)

3

Tsūtenkaku
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Progressive icon of Shinsekai
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Est. Price
JP¥ 900
Richting

114 m (0,1 mi)

4

Kushikatsu Daruma - Shinsekai Main Shop
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Delicious deep-fried skewer heaven!
Categorie
restaurant
Est. Price
JP¥ 3.000
Richting

6,1 km (3,8 mi)

18 min

5

Sumiyoshi Taisha
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Old-world spiritual Osaka shrine
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Richting

3,3 km (2 mi)

11 min

6

teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
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Vibrant Art and Nature
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Est. Price
JP¥ 1.800
Richting

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