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Introducing popular sightseeing spots in Osaka on a model course!

See, Ride, and Eat!!
The Ultimate Osaka Route

  • Umeda Sky Building KUCHU-TEIEN OBSERVATORY
  • Lunch: OSAKA TAKOYAKI MARKET
  • Osaka Castle Road Train & Electric Car
  • Osaka Castle Museum
  • Tsutenkaku Tower(Observation deck)
  • Tombori River Cruise
  • Dinner: Kushikatsu
  • Don Quijote Dotombori Ferris Wheel “Ebisu Tower”
  • Umeda Station (M16)
  • Umeda Sky Building KUCHU-TEIEN OBSERVATORY

    Umeda Sky Building KUCHU-TEIEN OBSERVATORY

    The tourist spot offers stunning views of Osaka from the airy rooftop observatory, 173 meters above ground, providing expansive panoramas while walking in the sky.
    *The last admission is at 15:00. You can still receive a 10% discount on admission after 15:00 by presenting your pass.

    (duration: 9:30-10:30)
  • Lunch: OSAKA TAKOYAKI MARKET

    OSAKA TAKOYAKI MARKET
    Special offer: Customers who purchase takoyaki get one drink at half price. (Including alcoholic beverages.)

    Takoyaki is undoubtedly an iconic dish of Osaka! Indulge in the diverse range of takoyaki available at Takoyaki Market!

    (duration: 11:00-11:45)
  • Umeda Station (M16)
  • Hommachi Station (M19,C16)
  • Tanimachi 4-chome Station (C18)
  • Osaka Castle Road Train & Electric Car

    Osaka Castle Road Train & Electric Car
    Special offer: 1day Pass Discount (200 yen off)

    To enjoy the scenery around Osaka Castle Park, we recommend the road train or electric car.
    *Operating times vary depending on the boarding location. Please check the timetable on the facility's website.

  • Osaka Castle Museum

    Osaka Castle Museum

    Osaka’s iconic Osaka Castle. A variety of cultural artifacts showcasing the history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Sengoku period, and Osaka Castle are on exhibit.

    (duration: 13:00-14:15)
  • Tanimachi 4-chome Station (C18)
  • Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (C17,K15)
  • Dobutsuen-mae Station (K19)
  • Tsutenkaku Tower
    (Observation deck)

    Tsutenkaku Tower(Observation deck)

    Tsutenkaku stands proudly at the heart of Shinsekai. A golden Billiken welcomes guests.

    (duration: 15:00-16:20)
  • Dobutsuen-mae Station (M22)
  • Namba Station (M20)
  • Tombori River Cruise

    Tombori River Cruise

    Enjoy a unique perspective from the river at Dotonbori, Osaka’s Minami area. The tour comes with an entertaining guide. *We suggest redeeming your voucher during the day, as popular evening cruises sell out earlier. Telephone bookings are not accepted.

    (duration: 17:00-17:30)
  • Dinner: Kushikatsu

    Kushikatsu

    hen you’re in Osaka, you must try kushikatsu! It’s tasty and hot!

    (duration: 18:00-18:50)
  • Don Quijote Dotombori Ferris Wheel “Ebisu Tower”

    Don Quijote Dotombori Ferris Wheel “Ebisu Tower”
    Special offer: ¥100 off admission fee

    The world’s first oblong Ferris wheel. It offers a view of Dotonbori from high above.

    (duration: 19:00-20:00)

Osaka Castle by Boat: City of Water Route

  • Aqua-Liner
  • Osaka Castle Museum
  • KAIYODO FIGURE MUSEUM MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO
  • Lunch: Daiki Suisan Sushi-go-around Nanoniwa Store
  • Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
  • Explore Dotonbori
  • Dinner: Namba Ramen Ichiza
  • Umeda Station (M16)
  • Yodoyabashi Station (M17)
  • Osaka Suijyo Bus Aqua-Liner
    (Board from Yodoyabashi Port)

    Osaka Suijyo Bus Aqua-Liner

    Enjoy the scenery on a cruise as you make your way to Osaka Castle!

    (duration: 10:20-11:15)
  • Disembark at Osaka Castle port
  • Osaka Castle Museum

    Osaka Castle Museum

    Osaka’s iconic Osaka Castle. A variety of cultural artifacts showcasing the history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Sengoku period, and Osaka Castle are on exhibit.

    (duration: 11:30-12:50)
  • KAIYODO FIGURE MUSEUM MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO

    KAIYODO FIGURE MUSEUM MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO

    A figure museum located in the prime setting of Osaka Castle. Spread across 10 areas, it features a wide variety of figures, including those from manga, anime, special effects, Japanese culture, and nature.

    (duration: 13:00-13:50)
  • Lunch: Daiki Suisan Sushi-go-around Nanoniwa Store

    Lunch: Daiki Suisan Sushi-go-around Nanoniwa Store
    Special offer: 10% discount on food and drink

    Enjoy incredibly fresh and delicious sushi at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

    (duration: 14:00-15:20)
  • Tanimachi 4-chome Station (C18)
  • Hommachi Station (C16,M18)
  • Namba Station (M20)
  • Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

    Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum

    The museum is the only one in the world that permanently exhibits Kamigata ukiyo-e produced in Osaka during the Edo period. The museum shop is on the 1st floor.

    (duration: 16:30-17:30)
  • Explore Dotonbori

    道頓堀の散策

    Enjoy a stroll through Dotonbori, where you can feel the true spirit of Osaka just by walking around!

    (duration: 17:30-18:30)
  • Dinner: Namba Ramen Ichiza

    Namba Ramen Ichiza
    Special offer: Free topping with the purchase of one bowl of ramen.

    Popular ramen shops carefully selected from all over the country are gathered in Namba!! Enjoy a wide variety of ramen all in one place!

    (duration: 18:30-20:00)

Walking through Osaka's
Past and Present:
History Route

  • Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
  • Lunch: Sakaisuji-Hommachi / Semba Center Building
  • Entrepreneurial Museum of Challenge and Innovation
  • Osaka Museum of History
  • WONDER CRUISE
  • Dinner: Tonkatsu KYK Namba Store
  • DesignPocket Osaka
  • Namba Station (S16)
  • Nipponbashi Station (S17,K17)
  • Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station (K11)
  • Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

    Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

    This museum is the first of its kind in Japan, showcasing people’s homes and lifestyles in Osaka. You can explore a life-size replica of the town of Osaka during the late Edo period.

    (duration: 10:00-10:50)
  • Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station (K11)
  • Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (K15)
  • Lunch at the Semba Center Building in Sakaisuji Honmachi

    Lunch: Sakaisuji-Hommachi / Semba Center Building

    Enjoy lunch at the Semba Center Building, a hub for various dining options. With a wide variety of choices ranging from Japanese and Chinese cuisine to cafes, it's an area where you can easily find a spot that suits your mood.

    (duration: 11:15-12:15)
  • Entrepreneurial Museum of Challenge and Innovation

    Entrepreneurial Museum of Challenge and Innovation

    Learn about the history of taking on challenges and innovation through exhibits on the legacies of 105 entrepreneurs who thrived in Osaka!

    (duration: 12:30-13:30)
  • Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station (C17)
  • Tanimachi 4-chome Station (C18)
  • Osaka Museum of History

    Osaka Museum of History

    This museum offers an easy-to-understand experience of Osaka's history from ancient times to the present.

    (duration: 14:20-15:45)
  • Tanimachi 4-chome Station (T23)
  • Tanimachi 9-chome Station (T25,S18)
  • Namba Station (S16)
  • WONDER CRUISE

    WONDER CRUISE

    A cruise that takes you around Dotonbori atop the water. It's even covered, so you don't have to worry about rain. Simply enjoy the lively music and picturesque views.

    (duration: 16:30-17:00)
  • Dinner: Tonkatsu KYK Namba Store

    Tonkatsu KYK Namba Store
    Special offer: 10% discount on food and drink

    Be sure to savor the incredibly popular Osaka tonkatsu!

    (duration: 17:30-18:30)
  • DesignPocket Osaka

    DesignPocket Osaka
    Special offer: Food sample making experience 10% off the regular price.

    You can make replicas of food such as sushi or takoyaki! Be sure to try it out as a reminder of your trip!

    (duration: 19:00-19:30)

Osaka City View
Enjoyment Route

  • Nagai Botanical Garden & Osaka Museum of Natural History
  • Lunch: Ganko Tempozan Store
  • Cruise Ship Santa Maria Day Cruise
  • Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory
  • Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park
  • Dinner: Time Out Market Osaka
  • Umeda Station (M16)
  • Nagai Station (M26)
  • Nagai Botanical Garden & Osaka Museum of Natural History

    Nagai Botanical Garden & Osaka Museum of Natural History

    Explore one of Japan’s most prominent botanical gardens, an urban oasis brimming with nature, or discover the world of animals at the museum.

    (duration: 9:50-10:50)
  • Nagai Station (M26)
  • Hommachi Station (M18,C16)
  • Osakako Station (C11)
  • Lunch: Ganko Tempozan Store

    Lunch: Ganko Tempozan Store
    Special offer: A free soft drink per pass

    Savor a variety of dishes centered around Japanese cuisine and sushi.

    (duration: 12:00-12:45)
  • Cruise Ship Santa Maria Day Cruise

    Cruise Ship Santa Maria Day Cruise

    A relaxing cruise around the Osaka Bay area, where you can take in magnificent views from the water.

    (duration: 13:00-13:50)
  • Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

    Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

    Enjoy the view of Osaka from the transparent gondola. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of Awaji Island.

    (duration: 14:10-14:30)
  • Osakako Station (C11)
  • Cosmosquare Station (C10)
  • Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory

    Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory

    A landmark of the Osaka Bay Area rising at the heart of Sakishima. From the grand panoramic observation space 252 meters above ground, offering unobstructed 360-degree views,a breathtaking vista unfolds as if gazing down from the heavens.

    (duration: 15:20-16:50)
  • Cosmosquare Station (C10)
  • Hommachi Station (C16,M18)
  • Umeda Station (M16)
  • Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park

    Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park
    Special offer: An outdoor heated infinity pool is available free of charge. (Admission fee required separately.)

    A photogenic spot offering a panoramic view of Umeda from an infinity pool.

    (duration: 17:00-19:00)
  • Dinner: Time Out Market Osaka

    Dinner: Time Out Market Osaka
    Special offer: Half-price drinks at the Timeout Bar.

    A charming food market that has something for everyone.

    (duration: 19:15-21:00)
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