{"id":2870,"date":"2026-10-29T07:07:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T07:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:50:39","slug":"things-to-do-in-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/things-to-do-in-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5927\u962a\u5fc5\u505a2026\u201327\uff1a\u4f9d\u5340\u57df\u5206\u985e\u768425\u500b\u6700\u4f73\u9078\u64c7\u8207\u50f9\u683c"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"answer-box wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u7c21\u7b54\uff1a<\/strong> The best things to do in Osaka are eating along Dotonbori, Osaka Castle (\u00a51,200), sunset at the Umeda Sky Building (\u00a52,000), Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku (\u00a51,500), Kaiyukan aquarium and a yakiniku night in Tsuruhashi. Two days covers the main districts; the \u00a53,500 Osaka Amazing Pass pays off if you do two or more paid sights in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best things to do in Osaka are eating your way down Dotonbori, climbing Osaka Castle (\u00a51,200), watching the sunset from the Umeda Sky Building (\u00a52,000) and spending an evening in retro Shinsekai under Tsutenkaku. Add Kaiyukan aquarium, a yakiniku dinner in Tsuruhashi and a day trip to Nara or Kyoto, and you have a very good three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below: 25 picks by district, from Umeda to Sakai, with one table of prices checked on 29 October 2026, what&#8217;s on until March 2027, pass maths and 2- and 3-day plans. Each district links to our full guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last-checked wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last checked: 1 November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jpj jpj-block jpj-facts\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><p class=\"value\">25<\/p><p class=\"label\">Osaka picks by district<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><p class=\"value\">\u00a53,500<\/p><p class=\"label\">Osaka Amazing Pass, 1 day<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><p class=\"value\">11\u67083\u65e5<\/p><p class=\"label\">Midosuji lights switch on<\/p><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><p class=\"value\">4 Dec<\/p><p class=\"label\">JoJo World Osaka opens<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u91cd\u9ede\u6574\u7406<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheapest big views:<\/strong> Tsutenkaku is \u00a51,500 and Umeda Sky Building is \u00a52,000. Harukas 300, the tallest, is now \u00a52,200 for adults (price rise from 23 July 2026).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Free and brilliant:<\/strong> Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Namba Yasaka Shrine, Tenjinbashisuji (2.6 km of arcade), Sumiyoshi Taisha and Tsuruhashi cost nothing to walk.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pass maths:<\/strong> the Osaka Amazing Pass is now \u00a53,500 for 1 day and \u00a55,000 for 2 days. Osaka Castle + Umeda Sky + Tombori River Cruise + a day of trains is worth \u00a56,020 at full price.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Not on the pass:<\/strong> Harukas 300, Kaiyukan and Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is closed until 5 January 2027.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Dates to plan around:<\/strong> Midosuji Illumination 3 Nov\u201331 Dec 2026, JoJo World Osaka opens 4 Dec 2026, Universal Cool Japan 2027 starts 2 Dec 2026, Osaka Marathon is 28 Feb 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s on in Osaka 2026\u201327 (dated)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\u65e5\u671f<\/th><th>\u6d3b\u52d5<\/th><th>\u5730\u9ede<\/th><th>\u72c0\u614b<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>3 Nov \u2013 31 Dec 2026, about 17:00\u201301:00<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.osaka.lg.jp\/hodo\/fumin\/o070080\/prs_51220.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Midosuji Illumination 2026<\/a><\/td><td>Midosuji, Hanshin-mae crossing (Umeda) to Namba-nishiguchi<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23 Nov 2026 (Mon, holiday), 17:00\u201319:00<\/td><td>Festival of the Lights lighting ceremony: part of Midosuji closed to traffic for walking<\/td><td>Midosuji, Yodoyabashi to Semba-chuo 3 crossings<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 Nov \u2013 31 Dec 2026, 17:00\u201301:00 (projection mapping 11\u201325 Dec, 17:30\u201321:30)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.osaka.lg.jp\/hodoshiryo\/keizaisenryaku\/0000687506.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">OSAKA Hikari Renaissance 2026<\/a><\/td><td>Osaka City Hall fa\u00e7ade, Nakanoshima promenade, Central Public Hall<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13 Nov \u2013 25 Dec 2026<\/td><td>Umeda Sky Building Christmas market<\/td><td>\u6885\u7530<\/td><td>Confirmed (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/kansai-christmas-markets-2026\/\">Kansai Christmas markets guide<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20 Nov \u2013 25 Dec 2026<\/td><td>Christmas Market in Osaka\uff0c\u5929\u829d<\/td><td>Tennoji Park<\/td><td>Confirmed (same guide)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From 2 Dec 2026<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/company\/news\/2026\/0930\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Cool Japan 2027<\/a>: Sailor Moon 4-D and story ride, 2 Dec 2026 \u2013 5 Apr 2027<\/td><td>\u65e5\u672c\u74b0\u7403\u5f71\u57ce<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 Feb \u2013 30 Jun 2027<\/td><td>Detective Conan (escape game, live restaurant, story ride) and The Apothecary Diaries at USJ<\/td><td>\u65e5\u672c\u74b0\u7403\u5f71\u57ce<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/company\/news\/2026\/1020\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USJ<\/a>); details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/universal-cool-japan-2027\/\">Universal Cool Japan 2027 guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From 4 Dec 2026<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bandainamco-am.co.jp\/official_shop\/jojo\/osaka\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">THE\u2605JOJO WORLD OSAKA<\/a> opens<\/td><td>LUCUA SOUTH 10F, Osaka Station<\/td><td>Confirmed. Free timed booking needed 4\u201313 Dec: lottery 28 Oct\u201315 Nov, first-come slots from 21 Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28 Feb 2027 (Sun)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.osaka.lg.jp\/hodo\/fumin\/o070110\/prs_51176.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Marathon 2027<\/a><\/td><td>City streets; expect road closures<\/td><td>\u5df2\u78ba\u5b9a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expo 2025 site status:<\/strong> the Expo closed on 13 October 2025. Dismantling of the Grand Ring on Yumeshima was under way in March 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/kumanichi.com\/articles\/1964358\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyodo<\/a>), and we found no official reopening date for visitors. Don&#8217;t plan a trip there yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Osaka: Midosuji ginkgo trees lit up for the winter illumination\" class=\"wp-image-4917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-midosuji-ginkgo-trees-lit-up-for-the-w-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Midosuji&#8217;s ginkgo avenue during the winter illumination. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photo-ac.com\/main\/detail\/35023973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u4e94\u6708\u5c71\u306e\u732b<\/a> \/ photo-AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka attractions: prices and hours (checked 29 October 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adult prices, tax included. &#8220;Pass&#8221; means free entry with the Osaka Amazing Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Osaka: Dotonbori canal and neon signs at night\" class=\"wp-image-4918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/things-to-do-in-osaka-dotonbori-canal-and-neon-signs-at-nigh-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dotonbori after dark, the busiest stretch of Minami. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photo-ac.com\/main\/detail\/26437131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u305f\u30fc\u574a<\/a> \/ photo-AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Pick<\/th><th>\u5730\u5340<\/th><th>\u6700\u8fd1\u8eca\u7ad9<\/th><th>\u6210\u4eba\u7968\u50f9<\/th><th>\u958b\u653e\u6642\u9593<\/th><th>\u5468\u904a\u5238<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien<\/td><td>\u6885\u7530<\/td><td>JR Osaka (central north exit)<\/td><td>\u00a52,000 (4\u201312: \u00a5500)<\/td><td>9:30\u201322:30, last entry 22:00<\/td><td>Yes, before 15:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Nakanoshima Museum of Art<\/td><td>Kita<\/td><td>Watanabebashi (Keihan), exit 2<\/td><td>Varies by show<\/td><td>10:00\u201317:00, closed Mon<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u9700\u8981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Osaka Castle Main Tower<\/td><td>Osaka Castle<\/td><td>Morinomiya \/ Osakajokoen (JR)<\/td><td>\u00a51,200 (JHS and under free)<\/td><td>9:00\u201318:00, last entry 17:30<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Nishinomaru Garden<\/td><td>Osaka Castle<\/td><td>Tanimachi 4-chome<\/td><td>\u00a5300<\/td><td>Nov\u2013Feb 9:00\u201316:30, closed Mon<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Osaka Museum of History<\/td><td>Osaka Castle<\/td><td>Tanimachi 4-chome, exit 9<\/td><td>\u00a5600<\/td><td>9:30\u201317:00, closed Tue<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Tombori River Cruise<\/td><td>Minami<\/td><td>Namba \/ Nipponbashi<\/td><td>\u00a52,000<\/td><td>11:00\u201321:00, every 30 min<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>\u901a\u5929\u95a3<\/td><td>\u65b0\u4e16\u754c<\/td><td>\u60e0\u7f8e\u9808\u753a<\/td><td>\u00a51,500 (5\u201314: \u00a5800)<\/td><td>9:00\u201321:45, last entry 21:15<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>HARUKAS 300<\/td><td>\u5929\u738b\u5bfa<\/td><td>Tennoji \/ Osaka-Abenobashi<\/td><td>\u00a52,200 (6\u201314: \u00a5900)*<\/td><td>9:00\u201322:00, last entry 21:30*<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u9700\u8981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Shitennoji<\/td><td>\u5929\u738b\u5bfa<\/td><td>Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka<\/td><td>\u00a5500 (garden \u00a5300)<\/td><td>Oct\u2013Mar 8:30\u201316:00<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>\u5929\u738b\u5bfa\u52d5\u7269\u5712<\/td><td>\u5929\u738b\u5bfa<\/td><td>\u52d5\u7269\u5712\u524d<\/td><td>\u00a5800 (primary and JHS: \u00a5200)<\/td><td>9:30\u201317:00, last entry 16:00, closed Mon<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Kaiyukan<\/td><td>Bay Area<\/td><td>Osakako, exit 1<\/td><td>\u00a52,800 most days (to \u00a53,500 on peak days)<\/td><td>10:30\u201320:00 most weekdays; varies by date<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u9700\u8981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel<\/td><td>Bay Area<\/td><td>Osakako<\/td><td>\u00a51,000 (age 3+)<\/td><td>10:00\u201321:00; to 22:00 Sat, Sun, hols<\/td><td>\u53ef\u4ee5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>\u65e5\u672c\u74b0\u7403\u5f71\u57ce<\/td><td>Bay Area<\/td><td>Universal City (JR)<\/td><td>Date-based pricing<\/td><td>\u4f9d\u65e5\u671f\u800c\u7570<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u9700\u8981<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Price and hours confirmed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abenoharukas-300.jp\/observatory\/ticket\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official Harukas 300 site<\/a> on 29 October 2026. The 23 July 2026 date of the price rise is from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkerplus.com\/spot\/ar0727s75449\/price.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walkerplus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka Amazing Pass vs Kansai One Pass: the maths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Amazing Pass sights: Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel from the water\" class=\"wp-image-2917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-amazing-pass-7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Tempozan wheel, the Tombori cruise and Osaka Castle are all free with the Amazing Pass. Photo: Dong In Ham \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u53e6\u5916\uff0c <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-amazing-pass.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Amazing Pass<\/a><\/strong> costs <strong>\u00a53,500 (1 day)<\/strong> \u6216 <strong>\u00a55,000 (2 consecutive days)<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a smartphone ticket (credit card needed) covering Osaka Metro, City Bus and private railways mainly inside the city, plus about 40 attractions, until 31 March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sample 1-day pass day at full prices (enter Umeda Sky before 15:00, when free pass entry stops):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\u9805\u76ee<\/th><th>\u539f\u50f9<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Osaka Castle Main Tower<\/td><td>\u00a51,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u6885\u7530\u85cd\u5929\u5927\u5ec8<\/td><td>\u00a52,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tombori River Cruise<\/td><td>\u00a52,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka Metro + City Bus 1-day ticket (weekday)<\/td><td>\u00a5820<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u5408\u8a08<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a56,020<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Osaka Amazing Pass, 1 day<\/td><td>\u00a53,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>You save<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a52,520<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three catches: on the 2-day pass each attraction is <strong>once in total<\/strong>; the pass gets you into Umeda Sky Building free <strong>only until 15:00<\/strong> (after that it&#8217;s 10% off); and Harukas 300, Kaiyukan and USJ aren&#8217;t included. There&#8217;s no child version of the pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only one paid sight? Skip it: the Metro and City Bus 1-day ticket is \u00a5820 weekdays, \u00a5620 weekends (<a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/information\/ticket\/travel-passes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u53e6\u5916\uff0c <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metronine.osaka\/en\/ticket\/ticket-b04\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KANSAI ONE PASS<\/a><\/strong> is a different thing. It&#8217;s a rechargeable IC card for international visitors, \u00a53,000 including a \u00a5500 deposit. You pay normal fares, so rides aren&#8217;t cheaper; you get discounts at partner sights across Kansai. Handy for day trips. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/ic-card-japan\/\">IC \u5361\u6307\u5357<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Umeda and Kita (north Osaka)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skyscrapers, department stores and an underground maze. Exits and levels are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e5%a4%a7%e9%98%aa%e6%a2%85%e7%94%b0%e6%8c%87%e5%8d%97\/\">\u5927\u962a\u6885\u7530\u6307\u5357<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien (Observatory)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory.jpg\" alt=\"Umeda Sky Building in Osaka seen from below, its twin towers joined at the top by the Kuchu Teien rooftop observatory ring\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umeda-sky-building-osaka-kuchu-teien-observatory-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dmitry Romanoff \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: an open-air rooftop ring joining the two towers. Open until 22:30. From 13 November there&#8217;s a Christmas market at the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: about 10 minutes from JR Osaka central north exit, via Grand Front Osaka and an underground passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: couples at sunset, wind in your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a52,000 adults, \u00a5500 ages 4\u201312, under-4s free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skybldg.co.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">skybldg.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: arrive about 16:00 in November to see day, dusk and night lights on one ticket. The Amazing Pass only gets you in free before 15:00. After that, show it for 10% off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Grand Green Osaka (Park)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Osaka: Umekita Park lawns at Grand Green Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-3184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/umekita-park-grand-green-osaka-umeda-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Umekita Park at Grand Green Osaka, free and right outside JR Osaka Station. Photo: Fotoinjp \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the big new park district beside Osaka Station. Free, flat and a good break between trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: north side of JR Osaka Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: lawns, office workers, kids running about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Link: see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e5%a4%a7%e9%98%aa%e6%a2%85%e7%94%b0%e6%8c%87%e5%8d%97\/\">Umeda guide<\/a> for what&#8217;s finished and what isn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: picnic here with a bento from the Hankyu or Hanshin food halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Shopping Street)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Covered shopping arcade in Osaka like Tenjinbashisuji\" class=\"wp-image-4129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-covered-shopping-arcade-lantern-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Osaka does covered arcades better than anywhere: Tenjinbashisuji runs for about 2.6 km. Photo: Liuuu _61 \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: about <strong>2.6 km<\/strong> of covered arcade with around 800 shops, often called Japan&#8217;s longest shopping street. About 40 minutes end to end, and very local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome, Ogimachi or Minamimorimachi stations, or JR Tenma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: croquette stands, old ladies with trolleys, cheap izakaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/tenjimbashisuji-shopping-street\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: walk it hungry, then drink in the cheap izakaya alleys by JR Tenma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Nakanoshima Museum of Art (Museum)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the black-box museum on Nakanoshima. Its <strong>British Museum Edo painting<\/strong> show runs 31 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Watanabebashi Station (Keihan), exit 2, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: quiet, modern, design-nerd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: depends on the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/nakka-art.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nakka-art.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: go on a December weekday, then walk east to the Hikari Renaissance projection mapping on Osaka Central Public Hall (11\u201325 December, 17:30\u201321:30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. THE\u2605JOJO WORLD OSAKA (Pop Culture)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a permanent JoJo&#8217;s Bizarre Adventure shop and experience space themed on the villains, opening <strong>4 December 2026<\/strong>. Gelato from \u00a5990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: LUCUA SOUTH 10F, 1 minute from Osaka Station central exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: manga fans, photo ops, merch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: entry is free, but from 4 to 13 December you need a free timed booking (Livepocket, up to 2 people). The lottery runs 28 October to 15 November 2026, with results from 19 November. Leftover slots go first come, first served from 21 November. Attractions, food and goods cost extra. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/jojo-world-osaka-2026\/\">JOJO World Osaka 2026 guide<\/a> walks through the lottery in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/bandainamco-am.co.jp\/official_shop\/jojo\/osaka\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bandainamco-am.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: open 10:00\u201320:00. Bring your passport, because staff may check ID against the booking. Entry rules from 14 December haven&#8217;t been announced yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nakazakicho: retro caf\u00e9s 10 minutes from Umeda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Nakazakicho (Caf\u00e9 District)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Nakazakicho caf\u00e9 alley in Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-4144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nakazakicho-cafe-alley-osaka-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A caf\u00e9 alley in Nakazakicho, one stop from Umeda; most places open after midday. Photo: kazuyoshi sakamoto \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: old wooden houses turned into caf\u00e9s, vintage shops and tiny galleries, one stop from Umeda. Hours are erratic, so wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Nakazakicho Station (Tanimachi Line).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: slow, crafty, very Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free to wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Link: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/nakazakicho-osaka-guide\/\">Nakazakicho guide<\/a> has the caf\u00e9s, shops and a two-hour walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: come after 12:00; mornings are dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do at Osaka Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Osaka Castle Main Tower (Castle and Museum)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Castle main tower rising above its stone walls under a blue sky, Osaka Castle Park\" class=\"wp-image-2866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-castle-main-tower-blue-sky-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the 1931 concrete rebuild of Toyotomi Hideyoshi&#8217;s castle. Inside is a museum with a top-floor deck; the outside is the real photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: 15\u201320 minutes&#8217; walk from JR Morinomiya or Osakajokoen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: school trips, samurai history, lots of stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a51,200 adults, \u00a5600 high-school and university students, free for junior high and under.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osakacastle.net\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">osakacastle.net<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/osaka-castle-main-keep\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: arrive at 9:00 to beat the lift queue. Closed 28 December to 1 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Nishinomaru Garden (Garden)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Castle seen from Nishinomaru Garden\" class=\"wp-image-2651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-osaka-kyoto-4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The classic castle view from Nishinomaru Garden (\u00a5300, closes 16:30 from November to February). Photo: 663highland \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the lawn with the classic castle view and few crowds. Famous at sakura time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: inside Osaka Castle Park, west side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: lawn, castle, nap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a5300 (junior high and under free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/osaka-castle-nishinomaru-garden\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: from November to February it closes at 16:30 (last entry 16:00), every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) and from 28 December to 4 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Osaka Museum of History (Museum)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: from ancient Naniwa palace to the 1960s, with full-size street scenes and views over the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Tanimachi 4-chome Station, exit 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: rainy-day winner, good for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a5600 (special shows extra).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/osaka-museum-history\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: closed Tuesdays. It&#8217;s on the Amazing Pass, so pair it with the castle on one pass day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Namba and Dotonbori (Minami)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loud, neon and all about food. Street order and safety tips are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e5%a4%a7%e9%98%aa%e9%9b%a3%e6%b3%a2%e6%8c%87%e5%8d%97\/\">\u5927\u962a\u96e3\u6ce2\u6307\u5357<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Dotonbori (Food Street)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Glico Running Man and the other neon billboards of Dotonbori, Osaka, lit up at night\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dotonbori-glico-running-man-neon-sign-osaka-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the canal strip with the Glico running man and takoyaki every 20 steps. Go at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Namba Station, exit 14, or Shinsaibashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: neon, crowds, grease, joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free; takoyaki from a few hundred yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: eat in Hozenji Yokocho, two minutes south. Quieter, better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Tombori River Cruise (Boat Ride)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"Tombori River Cruise boat full of passengers on the Dotonbori canal at dusk\" class=\"wp-image-4692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-tombori-river-cruise-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Tombori River Cruise boat on the Dotonbori canal: 20 minutes, \u00a52,000, free with the Amazing Pass. Photo: Talha Resitoglu \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a 20-minute guided boat ride under Dotonbori&#8217;s bridges. The neon without the shoving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Tazaemonbashi pier, ticket desk on 1F of Don Quijote Dotonbori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: tourist, but fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a52,000 adults; free with the Amazing Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/tombori-river-cruise\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: boats leave every 30 minutes, 11:00\u201321:00. Book an 18:00 slot online. On the Amazing Pass, swap it for a timed ticket at the pier counter early in the day, because evening boats sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Kuromon Market (Food Market)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance of Kuromon Market, Osaka food market\" class=\"wp-image-1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/namba-osaka-guide-3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kuromon Market&#8217;s arcade: about 170 shops, best before 11:00. Photo: Da-shika (@da_shika_photo) \/ Unsplash, Unsplash License<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: about 170 shops selling seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit, a short walk east of Dotonbori. Tsuruhashi (pick 18) is cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Nippombashi Station, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: tourist food crawl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free entry; stall prices vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/spot\/1103\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JNTO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: go before 11:00, while stalls are fully stocked and the alley is less packed. Hours vary by shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Namba Yasaka Shrine (Shrine)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Osaka: the giant lion head stage at Namba Yasaka Shrine\" class=\"wp-image-4689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head-917x1024.jpg 917w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head-768x858.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head-1375x1536.jpg 1375w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-namba-yasaka-lion-head-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 12-metre lion head at Namba Yasaka Shrine, free to visit and about 6 minutes from Namba. Photo: Willian Justen de Vasconcellos \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a shrine whose stage is a <strong>12-metre lion head<\/strong> with its mouth wide open. It&#8217;s said to swallow bad luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: about 6 minutes from Namba Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: quirky, quiet, local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/hokuriku-arch-pass\/Explore_Japan\/spot\/osaka\/namba-yasaka-jinja-shrine\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JR \u897f\u65e5\u672c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: pair it with a Kuromon breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Shinsekai and Tennoji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retro Osaka: kushikatsu and the Billiken. Hour-by-hour plans are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/shinsekai-osaka-guide\/\">Shinsekai Osaka guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Tsutenkaku (Tower)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night.jpg\" alt=\"Tsutenkaku tower lit red at night at the end of Tsutenkaku Hondori shopping arcade in Shinsekai, Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsutenkaku-tower-shinsekai-osaka-night-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: \u305d\u3089\u307f\u307f (Soramimi) \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the 1950s tower in Shinsekai, with a Billiken statue, outdoor deck and the Tower Slider. Lower than Harukas, more character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Ebisucho Station, 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: retro, neon, kitsch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a51,500 adults, \u00a5800 ages 5\u201314 (\u00a51,800 \/ \u00a5900 from 30 December to 3 January).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsutenkaku.co.jp\/annai\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tsutenkaku.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: every ticket comes with a timed entry slot. Book online, or with the Amazing Pass book your slot at the counter on the day. The outdoor deck is sold only as a set with the main deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Harukas 300 (Observatory)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Abeno Harukas tower, home of the Harukas 300 observatory, Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-4321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-abeno-harukas-skyline-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abeno Harukas from Tennoji Park: the Harukas 300 deck at the top costs \u00a52,200. Photo: Ehsan Haque \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the 58th\u201360th floors of Abeno Harukas, 300 m up and Osaka&#8217;s highest view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: above Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi and JR Tennoji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: glass box, sunset crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a52,200 adults (15+), \u00a5900 ages 6\u201314, under-6s free (official ticket page, checked 29 October 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abenoharukas-300.jp\/en\/observatory\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">abenoharukas-300.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: not on the Amazing Pass. One tower only? Umeda Sky for open air, Harukas for height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Shitennoji (Temple)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"Shitennoji five-storey pagoda in Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-4691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-shitennoji-pagoda-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shitennoji&#8217;s five-storey pagoda; the central precinct costs \u00a5500 and closes at 16:00 in winter. Photo: Charles Postiaux \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: founded by Prince Shotoku in 593, rebuilt since. Temple fairs on the 21st and 22nd of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: calm, open, hardly any tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: central precinct \u00a5500, Gokuraku-jodo garden \u00a5300, Treasure House \u00a5500. The grounds are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shitennoji.or.jp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shitennoji.or.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: closes 16:00 in winter; go before Shinsekai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Tennoji Zoo (Zoo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, next to Shinsekai\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shinsekai-osaka-tennoji-zoo-entrance-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tennoji Zoo: \u00a5800 for adults, \u00a5200 for school-age kids, closed Mondays. Photo: Vinny Anugraha \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a compact city zoo next to Shinsekai. Easy win for Osaka with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Dobutsuen-mae Station, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: families, cheap afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a5800 adults, \u00a5200 primary and junior high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/osaka-tennoji-zoo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: closed Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday) and 29 December to 1 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tsuruhashi: Osaka&#8217;s Koreatown and yakiniku alley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Tsuruhashi Market and Koreatown (Food District)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"Tsuruhashi yakiniku dinner with side dishes, Osaka Koreatown\" class=\"wp-image-4113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tsuruhashi-yakiniku-meal-side-dishes-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A yakiniku table in Tsuruhashi, where courses start at about \u00a53,000. Photo: Kris Li \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: yakiniku smoke by the station, a maze of market stalls and Korean street food. Osaka&#8217;s best-value dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Tsuruhashi Station (JR, Kintetsu, Metro).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: smoky, loud, local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free to walk; yakiniku courses from about \u00a53,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Link: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/tsuruhashi-osaka-guide\/\">\u9db4\u6a4b\u6307\u5357<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: wear clothes you don&#8217;t mind smelling of grilled beef. For splurge wagyu, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/best-wagyu-osaka\/\">best wagyu in Osaka<\/a> \u6e05\u55ae\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Osaka: Sumiyoshi and Sakai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Sumiyoshi Taisha (Shrine)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Sumiyoshi Taisha's red arched Sorihashi bridge reflected in the pond\" class=\"wp-image-4695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/things-to-do-in-osaka-sumiyoshi-taisha-sorihashi-bridge-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The steep red Sorihashi bridge at Sumiyoshi Taisha, free and 3 minutes from Nankai Sumiyoshitaisha Station. Photo: Ryutaro Tsukata \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: the head shrine of Japan&#8217;s Sumiyoshi shrines, with a steep red arched bridge that is the photo. Over 2 million visit at New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Nankai Sumiyoshitaisha Station (3 minutes) or the Hankai tram to Sumiyoshi-torii-mae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: grand, local, few foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumiyoshitaisha.net\/access\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sumiyoshitaisha.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: inner precinct shuts at 17:00. Ride the Hankai tram on to Sakai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Sakai: Nintoku Tomb and Knife Makers (Heritage Town)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening.jpg\" alt=\"Sakai knife workshop: sharpening a Japanese knife on a whetstone\" class=\"wp-image-4357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sakai-osaka-whetstone-knife-sharpening-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sakai has made knives for centuries; book a workshop to watch the sharpening. Photo: Airam Dato-on \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: Japan&#8217;s biggest keyhole tomb (UNESCO-listed), Sen no Rikyu&#8217;s tea heritage and centuries of knife-making. Sakai Risho no Mori is on the Amazing Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Mozu Station (JR Hanwa Line) for the tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: history, crafts, bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: tomb moat path free; museum fees vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Link: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/sakai-osaka-guide\/\">Sakai Osaka guide<\/a> has the route and the knife workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: you can&#8217;t see the tomb&#8217;s shape from the ground. Go up the Sakai City Hall 21st-floor observatory to get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka Bay Area things to do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Kaiyukan (Aquarium)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank.jpg\" alt=\"Whale shark swimming in the giant Pacific Ocean tank at Kaiyukan aquarium in Osaka, a visitor silhouetted against the glass\" class=\"wp-image-2869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kaiyukan-osaka-aquarium-whale-shark-pacific-tank-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u7167\u7247:Kimon Berlin \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: one of the world&#8217;s largest aquariums, built around a giant central tank. You spiral down past Pacific Rim habitats. Top Osaka with kids pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Osakako Station, exit 1, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: families by day, couples by evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a52,800 adults (16+), \u00a51,400 ages 7\u201315 and \u00a5700 ages 3\u20136 on most days; peak days cost up to \u00a53,500 for adults. Prices change by date, so check the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaiyukan.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kaiyukan.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: buy a timed e-ticket; walk-ups may wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (Ferris Wheel)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka.jpg\" alt=\"Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel next to Kaiyukan, Osaka Bay\" class=\"wp-image-4644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tempozan-ferris-wheel-osaka-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Tempozan wheel by Kaiyukan: \u00a51,000, 15 minutes, best after dark. Photo: Marah Pascual \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a 15-minute loop next to Kaiyukan over the bay. Free with the Amazing Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Osakako Station, 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: date night, sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: \u00a51,000 per person (age 3+).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/spot\/tempozan-ferris-wheel\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: do Kaiyukan at 16:00, the wheel after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Universal Studios Japan (Theme Park)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Studios Japan entrance, Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-4655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/universal-studios-japan-entrance-arch-tickets-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The USJ entrance at Universal City; Studio Pass prices change by date. Photo: Joshua Tsu \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and, from 2 December 2026, Sailor Moon. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/universal-studios-japan-tickets\/\">USJ\u9580\u7968\u6307\u5357<\/a> covers Express Passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: JR Universal City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: a full day, queues, joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: date-based; see the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/web\/en\/us\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">usj.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: it&#8217;s a whole day; make it day 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bookable Osaka experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Tea Ceremony (Culture)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami.jpg\" alt=\"Tea ceremony class in Osaka with an English-speaking host\" class=\"wp-image-4609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tea-ceremony-class-kimono-host-tatami-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A tea ceremony class where the host explains each step. Photo: cottonbro studio \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a tea ceremony with a host who explains every step in English. Ten compared in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/tea-ceremony-kyoto-osaka\/\">\u8336\u9053\u6307\u5357<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: central Osaka, Kyoto or Uji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: calm, hands-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: see the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/\">Japan Pro<\/a> (booking platform opens November 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: book a morning slot before Osaka Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Food Tour or Wagyu Dinner (Food)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka food tour: morning at a fish market\" class=\"wp-image-4150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/osaka-fish-market-morning-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morning at an Osaka fish market, a typical first stop on a food walk. Photo: Annelie Valera \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lowdown: a hosted food walk gets you into counters that don&#8217;t take walk-ins. For wagyu, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/best-wagyu-osaka\/\">best wagyu Osaka<\/a> \u6e05\u55ae\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Namba, Shinsekai, Tsuruhashi or Kitashinchi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vibe: eat until you hurt (<em>kuidaore<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price: varies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5b98\u65b9\u9023\u7d50\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/\">Japan Pro<\/a> (booking platform opens November 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Japan Pro Tip: many Kitashinchi and Namba counters book only in Japanese. Ask your hotel to call, or pick one with online booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka itinerary: 2 days and 3 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 1, north and castle (Amazing Pass day):<\/strong> Osaka Castle at 9:00 \u2192 Nishinomaru Garden \u2192 Osaka Museum of History \u2192 lunch on Tenjinbashisuji \u2192 Nakazakicho caf\u00e9s \u2192 Umeda Sky at sunset (paid: free pass entry stops at 15:00, but the pass gets you 10% off) \u2192 Midosuji lights walk south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa.jpg\" alt=\"Shinsekai neon signs and kushikatsu restaurants at night, Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/shinsekai-neon-signs-and-kushikatsu-restaurants-at-night-osa-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shinsekai at night: a good place to end day one with kushikatsu. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photo-ac.com\/main\/detail\/35284668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u3053\u3053\u3042@0107<\/a> \/ photo-AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2, south:<\/strong> Kuromon breakfast \u2192 Namba Yasaka Shrine \u2192 Shitennoji (before 16:00) \u2192 Tsutenkaku and kushikatsu in Shinsekai \u2192 Harukas 300 at night, or Dotonbori and the 18:30 river cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 3, choose one:<\/strong> USJ, or the Bay Area (Kaiyukan + Tempozan wheel), or Sumiyoshi Taisha + Sakai by Hankai tram, ending with yakiniku in Tsuruhashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day trips from Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\u4e00\u65e5\u904a<\/th><th>How (from central Osaka)<\/th><th>Roughly<\/th><th>Our guide<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u4eac\u90fd<\/td><td>JR Special Rapid from Osaka Station<\/td><td>about 30 min<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd%e5%bf%85%e5%81%9a\/\">Things to do in Kyoto<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5948\u826f<\/td><td>Kintetsu from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nara<\/td><td>about 40 min<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e5%a5%88%e8%89%af%e5%ae%89%e9%9d%9c%e5%af%ba%e5%bb%9f\/\">Quiet temples in Nara<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u795e\u6236<\/td><td>JR Special Rapid to Sannomiya<\/td><td>about 20\u201325 min<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/kobe-beef-restaurants-in-kobe\/\">Kobe beef in Kobe<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u59ec\u8def<\/td><td>Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka<\/td><td>about 30 min<\/td><td>\u59ec\u8def\u57ce\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JNTO<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u5b87\u6cbb<\/td><td>JR or Keihan via Kyoto<\/td><td>about 1 hr<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e5%ae%87%e6%b2%bb%e6%99%af%e9%bb%9e\/\">Things to do in Uji<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Times are typical; check a journey planner. Train fans heading to Himeji: the retiring bullet-nosed 500 series runs there as a weekend Nozomi from 16 January to 28 February 2027 (see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/500-series-shinkansen-last-run\/\">500 series Shinkansen last run<\/a> guide). Both in one guided day: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd%e5%a5%88%e8%89%af%e4%b8%80%e6%97%a5%e9%81%8a\/\">\u4eac\u90fd\u5948\u826f\u4e00\u65e5\u904a<\/a>. Flying into KIX? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e9%97%9c%e8%a5%bf%e6%a9%9f%e5%a0%b4%e5%88%b0%e4%ba%ac%e9%83%bd\/\">\u95dc\u897f\u6a5f\u5834\u5230\u4eac\u90fd<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara.jpg\" alt=\"Day trip from Osaka: a deer in front of a temple hall in Nara Park\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/day-trip-from-osaka-a-deer-in-front-of-a-temple-hall-in-nara-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nara Park and its deer are about 40 minutes from Namba on the Kintetsu line. Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photo-ac.com\/main\/detail\/35298384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u30c1\u30ef\u30ef\u3061\u3083\u3093<\/a> \/ photo-AC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Osaka: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How many days in Osaka do you need?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Two full days covers the main districts. Take three for Universal Studios Japan or the Bay Area, and four or more for day trips.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Osaka or Kyoto: which is better?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Do both: they&#8217;re about 30 minutes apart. Kyoto is temples and gardens; Osaka is food, nightlife and cheaper hotels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Osaka worth visiting?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes: top street food, lively nights and easy day trips. Book ahead, though. JNTO counted 3,103,700 visitors in September 2026 alone, and over 30 million from January to September (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnto.go.jp\/news\/press\/20261021_monthly.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JNTO<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is Osaka famous for?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Food (takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu), Dotonbori&#8217;s neon, Osaka Castle, USJ and loud, friendly locals. Its nickname means &#8220;the nation&#8217;s kitchen&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is there to do in Osaka with kids?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Kaiyukan, Tennoji Zoo (\u00a5200 for school-age kids), the Osaka Museum of History and the Tempozan wheel. Osaka Castle is free for junior high and under. More in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e8%a6%aa%e5%ad%90%e9%81%8a\/\">\u65e5\u672c\u89aa\u5b50\u904a<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is the Osaka Amazing Pass worth it in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, if you do two or more paid sights in a day: \u00a53,500 against \u00a56,020 for our sample day. It skips Harukas 300, Kaiyukan and USJ.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-things-to-do-7\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is there to do in Osaka at night?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Umeda Sky (last entry 22:00), Dotonbori and its cruise, the Midosuji lights (to about 01:00, Nov\u2013Dec), Tsutenkaku, the Tempozan wheel and izakaya in Tenma or Shinsekai.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u8cc7\u6599\u4f86\u6e90\uff1a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skybldg.co.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u6885\u7530\u85cd\u5929\u5927\u5ec8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osakacastle.net\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Castle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsutenkaku.co.jp\/annai\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u901a\u5929\u95a3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaiyukan.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaiyukan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Info (Osaka Convention &amp; Tourism Bureau)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-amazing-pass.com\/info.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Amazing Pass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.osaka.lg.jp\/hodo\/fumin\/o070080\/prs_51220.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Prefecture: Festival of the Lights 2026<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.osaka.lg.jp\/hodo\/fumin\/o070110\/prs_51176.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Osaka Prefecture: Osaka Marathon 2027<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/company\/news\/2026\/0930\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USJ press release<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bandainamco-am.co.jp\/official_shop\/jojo\/osaka\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JoJo World Osaka<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nakka-art.jp\/visit\/info\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nakanoshima Museum of Art<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkerplus.com\/spot\/ar0727s75449\/price.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walkerplus: Harukas 300<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/metronine.osaka\/en\/ticket\/ticket-b04\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Nine: KANSAI ONE PASS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnto.go.jp\/news\/press\/20261021_monthly.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JNTO<\/a>. Last checked: 1 November 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jpj jpj-block jpj-cta\">    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"cta\">\n        <div>\n          <h2>Plan it with Japan Pro<\/h2>\n          <p>Japan Pro&#039;s booking platform opens in November 2026: tours, experiences and restaurant reservations across Japan.<\/p>        <\/div>\n        <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/\">\u63a2\u7d22 Japan Pro<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jpj jpj-block\">    <section class=\"section\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div><h2>\u5ef6\u4f38\u95b1\u8b80<\/h2><\/div>\n                    <a class=\"more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/\">\u6240\u6709\u6545\u4e8b \u2192<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"rail\">\n                      <a class=\"rail-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/maiko-dinner-kyoto\/\">\n              <figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maiko dinner Kyoto: Pontocho teahouses lit up along the Kamo River at night\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/maiko-dinner-kyoto-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n              <h3>Maiko Dinner Kyoto 2026: Prices, Booking &#038; Etiquette<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"meta\">14 \u5206\u9418\u95b1\u8b80<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a class=\"rail-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026\/\">\n              <figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-768x270.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Heian Shrine illumination 2026: Heian Jingu lit up at night\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-1024x360.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-1536x539.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1-18x6.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/heian-shrine-illumination-2026-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n              <h3>Heian Shrine Illumination 2026: Wonder Night Jingu Guide<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"meta\">13 \u5206\u9418\u95b1\u8b80<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a class=\"rail-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets\/\">\n              <figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"USJ countdown 2027 tickets: New Year countdown fireworks lighting up the night sky\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/usj-countdown-2027-tickets-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n              <h3>USJ Countdown 2027 Tickets: 4 Nov Sale &#038; Best Party Tips<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"meta\">13 \u5206\u9418\u95b1\u8b80<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n                      <a class=\"rail-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/zh-tw\/osaka-illumination-2026\/\">\n              <figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Osaka illumination 2026: Midosuji Illumination, ginkgo trees lit along the boulevard at night\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thejapanpro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/osaka-illumination-2026-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n              <h3>Osaka Illumination 2026: Midosuji, Nakanoshima &#038; 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