The following is a medium paced, full day itinerary exploring an eclectic selection of Osaka's historical, modern and everyday life attractions. While we sometimes travel by train, this route is predominantly done on foot, walking some seven kilometers.

Start
Start at Tenma Station on the Osaka Loop Line
Walk
1 minute
Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street
Very long shopping street with a neighborhood feel 45 minutes
Claiming to be the longest shopping street in Japan, the covered Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street stretches more than two kilometers, and contains a variety of shops frequented by locals. Through this the area maintains an old-fashioned neighborhood charm.
Walk
25 minutes
Osaka Castle
Reconstruction of the large feudal castle 90 minutes
The vast park around Osaka Castle contains lots of green space and impressive fortifications and moats. The castle keep is a reconstruction from the 1930s and contains a museum and observation deck.
Walk
10 minutes
Tanimachi Yonchome Station
Tanimachi Subway Line
5 minutes
Tennoji Station
Abeno Harukas
Osaka's tallest skyscraper with observation deck 60 minutes
Osaka's tallest skyscraper boasts the Harukas 300 observation deck on floors 58 to 60. From here visitors are afforded great views of the city and many of its sites. In addition, the building also houses a large department store, an art museum and a hotel.
Tennoji Station
Midosuji Subway Line
5 minutes
Namba Station
Namba
Osaka's main entertainment district 120 minutes
The Minami district is Osaka's most famous entertainment hub, offering an abundance of dining and shopping choices. Within this area stand the iconic Dotonbori Bridge, Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade and Amerika Mura to name but a few.
Finish

Recommended Additions

  • Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
  • Osaka Museum of History

Hotels around Osaka

    • Kaneyoshi Ryokan
      A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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    • Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi
      Mid-range
      Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is an 8-minute walk from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station. Glico Man Sign is a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Featuring modern d?cor, all rooms come with air conditioning and heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and pajamas. Private bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower, hairdryer, toilet with an electronic bidet and free toiletries. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy billiards at the property. There is a drinks vending machine, and laundry service can be arranged. Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai shopping street are a 16-minute train ride away. Osaka Itami Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi.
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    • Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female Only
      Budget-friendly
      Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female Only features accommodation within 2.5 km of the centre of Osaka, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Toyosaki Shrine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. All units are fitted with a fridge, stovetop, a coffee machine, a kitchenware and kettle. All units have a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Catholic Osaka Umeda Church, Tsunashikiten Shrine Otabisha and Tomishima Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female Only.
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    • Feel Osaka Yu
      Mid-range
      Open in 2018, just a minute's walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Feel Osaka Yu offers shared dormitory rooms and private rooms. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided. Guests can conveniently go shopping at the nearby America Village. Osaka Castle is a 5-train ride from the property, while Umeda is a 6-minute train ride away. The shared bathroom is fitted with free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Yodoya Bridge and Kyocera Dome are both a 4-minute train ride away. Nagahoribashi Station is a 10-minute walk away.
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    • HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi
      Mid-range
      3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.
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    • Guest House Wa N Wa
      Budget-friendly
      Located 300 metres from Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine, Guest House Wa N Wa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 200 metres from Miyuki-dori Shopping Street and 400 metres from Ansenji Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. A balcony with city views is offered in every unit. The units include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Guest House Wa N Wa include Tsuru no Hashi, Osaka Seiwa Church and The Osaka Korean Church in Japan. Itami Airport is 25 km away.
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    • LIBER HOTEL Osaka
      Luxury
      LIBER HOTEL Osaka features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Liber Hotel Osaka for a fee. Universal Studios Japan is 1.0 km from the accommodation, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from LIBER HOTEL Osaka.
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    • Miyako City Osaka Hommachi
      Luxury
      Well set in Osaka, Miyako City Osaka Hommachi provides a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Stage Ku. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Popular points of interest near Miyako City Osaka Hommachi include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Shinsaibashi Station. Itami Airport is 20 km away.
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    • Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
      Luxury
      Boasting a bar, Hotel Royal Classic Osaka is set in the centre of Osaka, 400 metres from Motomachinaka Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Royal Classic Osaka. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Orange Street, Glico Man Sign and Naniwa Park. Itami Airport is 21 km from the property.
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    • MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North
      Luxury
      Located in the Chuo Ward district in Osaka, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is situated less than 1 km from Nipponbashi Monument, a 9-minute walk from Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument and 1 km from Mitsutera Temple. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Stage Ku. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Popular points of interest near MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Shinsaibashi Station and Namba Shrine. Itami Airport is 21 km away.
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    • MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi West
      Luxury
      Attractively situated in the Nishi Ward district of Osaka, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi West is situated 600 metres from Namba Shrine, less than 1 km from Samuhara Shrine and a 10-minute walk from Wakoji Temple. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 300 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument, and within 1.9 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms will provide guests with a stovetop. Popular points of interest near MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi West include Manpuku-ji Temple, Orange Street and Amida Pond. Itami Airport is 20 km from the property.
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Osaka Restaurants

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    • Oryori Miyamoto
      Japanese (Kaiseki)
      Awarded Two Stars in 2024 - A renowned kaiseki restaurant that has earned two stars on a prestigious global gourmet site for over 10 consecutive years. While preserving the traditions of Japanese cuisine, the chef’s unique and innovative touch subtly shines through in the dishes, attracting food enthusiasts from all over the world.
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    • Sushiroku
      Sushi
      Awarded One Star in 2024 - A cozy, family-run restaurant managed by a husband and wife. They are deeply committed to perfecting their shari (sushi rice) and use two types of vinegared rice tailored to complement each topping. Since 2019, the restaurant has consistently earned stars.
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    • Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon
      Kushikatsu
      A restaurant that elevates Osaka's soul food, kushikatsu, to a luxurious level. Skilled chefs meticulously prepare each skewer using carefully selected premium ingredients such as Chateaubriand and foie gras. The skewers are fried in a custom copper pot using a unique oil blend based on cottonseed oil, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients.
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    • OIMATSU Tempura Suzuki
      Tempura
      A renowned tempura restaurant led by a master chef who honed his skills at prestigious establishments, including The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. Guests can savor exquisite tempura made with premium ingredients such as Japanese Black Wagyu fillet and Chateaubriand. The restaurant features a pristine white-wood counter, with lacquered vermillion trays set before each seat, the vibrant hue adding an elegant and festive touch to the entire space.
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    • Sushidokoro Kurosugi Shinkan
      Sushi
      The branch of the star-awarded Sushidokoro Kurosugi offers a more affordable way to enjoy its exceptional flavors. Ingredients are sourced together with the main restaurant, where they are prepared before being brought to this location to be crafted into dishes.Guests can savor outstanding sushi alongside a wide selection of sake that is always available.
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    • Kassen Iritani
      Japanese (Kaiseki)
      The head chef honed his skills at the star-awarded Naniwaryori Yu and served as the executive chef at the second branch of the equally star-awarded Oimatsu Kitagawa. He showcases his expertise by sourcing the freshest seafood from across Japan, offering dishes such as fresh sashimi and fragrant charcoal-grilled delicacies. The head chef also holds a sommelier certification, providing a wide selection of wines ranging from classic labels to rare finds.
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    • Konoha
      Japanese(Kaiseki), Tempura
      Awarded One Star in 2024 - The head chef, with 16 years of training at a long-established traditional restaurant, expresses the seasonal flavors of each passing season through dishes based on a broth made from premium kombu (kelp). Their signature tempura stands out with a delicate batter enriched with extra egg yolks for a rich and indulgent flavor. The tableware, carefully selected, includes exquisite pieces such as Kutani porcelain and Wajima lacquerware.
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    • Sushi Hoshiyama
      Sushi
      Awarded One Star in 2024 - This restaurant is popular for offering authentic Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi without modern interpretations or creative twists. The head chef trained extensively at a star-awarded sushi restaurant in Osaka before establishing his own place. The restaurant is also highly regarded among fellow sushi chefs, boasting many fans within the industry.
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    • YUNiCO
      Italian
      Awarded One Star in 2024 - Run by a chef who trained for 10 years at RISTORANTE HiRo, operated by the renowned Hiromi Yamada, featured in numerous media outlets. Guests can enjoy the thrill of watching high-quality ingredients, including Kyoto's traditional vegetables and fresh seafood from Awaji, being prepared right before their eyes across the counter.
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    • Sushi Haku
      Sushi
      In an elegant space that perfectly embodies the term "a hidden retreat for adults," guests can savor exquisite sushi. With presentations that delight not only the palate but also the eyes, each visit offers new discoveries and moments of awe. On the second floor, a bar is available where guests can enjoy a relaxing post-meal time with sake or wine.
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