{"id":7049012,"date":"2026-08-27T08:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/2-day-osaka-highlights-itinerary-for-first-timers\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:22:48","slug":"2-day-osaka-highlights-itinerary-for-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7049012","title":{"rendered":"2-Day Osaka Highlights Itinerary (For First-Timers)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We first spent 2 days in Osaka at the very end of September in 2018. Our budget was super tight so we booked an awful red eye flight from Hong Kong, landed at Kansai airport at 2:00 AM, and took a bus to a budget hotel in an inconvenient area of south Osaka. But we were still able to map out a fun itinerary with lots of free and cheap activities like Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, and we ate at a lot of 7-Eleven\u2019s. It was a fantastic experience, but we definitely missed a lot of key spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then in spring 2023, we returned to Osaka for another 2-day trip during cherry blossom season. This time we had a much healthier budget, so we stayed in our favorite neighborhood called Namba and planned out an action packed itinerary with lots of foodie stops and attractions. We still didn\u2019t get our timing quite right on some things, and we had bad luck with weather one day \u2013 it rained so heavily that even the always-bouncing Dotonbori was like a ghost town. But overall, we used our time far more wisely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53372551\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-12c05378\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c62d735\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c62d735\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f08cfa13\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f08cfa13\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan.webp\" alt=\"Mark and Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans taking a photo looking up in a mirror reflection on the ceiling of an observation deck in Osaka, Japan\" title=\"mark kristen morgan osaka japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/mark-kristen-morgan-osaka-japan-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d260a78 gb-headline-text\">Mark and Kristen at Umeda Sky Building in Osaka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9884c6c1\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9884c6c1\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dbf34b9b\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4dd90626\">\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2f57e1cc gb-headline-text\">Hi, we\u2019re Mark and Kristen Morgan. We left our scientific careers in 2018 to become travel writers and photographers, and since then our expert guides have helped millions of travel planners take better trips. Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/about-us\/\">about us<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-36df5311 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Why trust us with your Osaka itinerary?<\/strong> Across two trips we\u2019ve figured out what\u2019s worth doing, what we\u2019d skip, and how we\u2019d do 2 days in Osaka if it was our first time again. As always, every photo in this guide is ours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 2-day Osaka itinerary walks you through exactly how we\u2019d spend a first visit now, knowing what we know after a couple of trips. We\u2019ve reworked our experiences \u2013 both hits and misses \u2013 into a smoother, more efficient and easier plan that balances sightseeing with plenty of time to soak up the city\u2019s energy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We quickly realized that a visit to Osaka is about eating and drinking, rather than ticking off a long bucket list. Our advice is to save the temple-hunting for Kyoto, and make the most of Osaka\u2019s vibrant atmosphere. At the end of the guide you\u2019ll find our itinerary map, 2-day expense report, and advice on the most important things you need to know. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Our content is reader supported and contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you and it helps us keep this site running.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41329bbe\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73345409\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d778034\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6eab9729\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e675c9b\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need a hand planning your Japan trip?<\/strong> We help independent travelers plan better, stress-free trips. Schedule a video call and we\u2019ll build a Japan itinerary that fits your style, budget and priorities. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/travel-services\/\">travel planning help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-563fcaa4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2250\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-563fcaa4\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan.webp\" alt=\"Infographic created by Where Are Those Morgans showing a summarized 2 day itinerary for Osaka with 4 stops in the morning and afternoon\" title=\"how to spend 2 days in osaka japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan.webp 1500w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/how-to-spend-2-days-in-osaka-japan-1365x2048.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c8f86546 gb-headline-text\">Feel free to save or share our infographic!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-1-namba-shinsekai-tennoji-amp-dotonbori\"><span id=\"Day_1_Namba_Shinsekai_Tennoji_Dotonbori\">Day 1: Namba, Shinsekai, Tennoji &amp; Dotonbori<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus of our first day is Osaka\u2019s street food culture, neon-lit districts, and high-energy neighborhoods. Everything is grouped into one continuous route through the city\u2019s southern districts, minimizing transport and keeping the day easy to navigate. It builds from local markets and quieter streets into the chaotic, iconic atmosphere Osaka is known for, making it the perfect introduction to the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Itinerary base<\/strong>: If it was our first time again, we\u2019d book our hotel in Namba or Dotonbori (here\u2019s our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/where-to-stay-in-osaka\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"89657\">where to stay in Osaka<\/a> for a breakdown of the neighborhoods) to have a central location and a lively atmosphere. Our itinerary is based on staying within easy walking distance of Namba station.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eat-street-food-in-kuromon-ichiba-market-9-00-am\"><span id=\"Eat_Street_Food_In_Kuromon_Ichiba_Market_900_AM\">Eat Street Food In Kuromon Ichiba Market (9:00 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our favorite things about Osaka is there\u2019s no need to set ridiculously early alarms to be at famous attractions before they get swamped, which is what we had to do in Kyoto. Instead, we\u2019d have a slow and easy morning, grab a coffee at our hotel or a nearby cafe (or at 7-Eleven if we wanted to keep costs to a minimum), and then have a relaxing stroll over to <a href=\"https:\/\/kuromon.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kuromon Market<\/a> right as it opened at 9:00 AM.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-69749688\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-69749688\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka.webp\" alt=\"Kobe beef for sale on a wooden stall inside a market in Osaka\" title=\"kobe beef osaka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/kobe-beef-osaka-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77ee4b10 gb-headline-text\">Kobe beef was the highest quality and most expensive cut in the market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kuromon Ichiba is Osaka\u2019s most famous food market, so it does get busy, but not like Nishiki Market in Kyoto. By arriving as it opened, we\u2019d get ahead of the crowds and get first pick on the freshest seafood and street snacks. It rained heavily the day we visited in 2023, but we didn\u2019t let that stop us devouring yet more expensive but delicious Wagyu beef skewers, and the atmosphere was still lively enough.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark\u2019s market tip<\/strong>: We walked all the way through the T-shaped market checking out each stall before settling on a place to buy our Wagyu beef based on the long line that had formed. The prices were higher than other more local spots in Osaka, but we didn\u2019t mind paying a little bit extra for the atmosphere and experience.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-walk-through-namba-10-00-am\"><span id=\"Walk_Through_Namba_1000_AM\">Walk Through Namba (10:00 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After filling up on tasty snacks at the market, we\u2019d either try this popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Tea-Ceremony-experience-in-Osaka\/d333-401323P1?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitineraryteaceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">tea ceremony experience<\/a> just a little to the north or simply spend an hour exploring Namba. We\u2019d have no real plan except to generally head west. On the way we\u2019d soak up the busy streets, shopping arcades and transport hubs to get a real feel for Osaka\u2019s urban energy during the day. There\u2019s nothing \u201cto do\u201d except take it all in, window shop, and take plenty of photos.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a0038284\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a0038284\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-osaka-at-night.webp\" alt=\"Street in Namba Osaka at night with cars and people going between buildings with neon lights\" title=\"namba osaka at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-osaka-at-night.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-osaka-at-night-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-osaka-at-night-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-osaka-at-night-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8fdac497 gb-headline-text\">Kristen took this photo on her phone as we walked through Namba at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, we much prefer Namba when it\u2019s lit up at night, but we were glad to walk through the neighborhood during the day to see its fast-pace and chaotic vibe. If we didn\u2019t fill up too much at the market, we\u2019d stop in at a convenience store (7-Eleven, FamilyMart or Lawson) for hot snacks and tinned coffees. Trust us, you\u2019ll be in and out of convenience stores like a yo-yo in Japan.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-namba-yasaka-shrine-11-00-am\"><span id=\"Visit_Namba_Yasaka_Shrine_1100_AM\">Visit Namba Yasaka Shrine (11:00 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had no idea what to expect at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Namba+Yasaka+Jinja\/@34.6615592,135.494129,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e77279bd5541:0x80c374197554ea9f!8m2!3d34.6615592!4d135.4967039!16s%2Fg%2F122hcwpb?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Namba Yasaka Jinja<\/a>, but it actually turned out to be an interesting surprise. Rather than being similar to what we\u2019d seen at countless other Shinto shrines in Japan, this one had a massive lion\u2019s mouth facade with the mouth wide open. We learned the lion is meant to swallow evil spirits, and bring protection and success.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d69c68c2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d69c68c2\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-yasaka-shrine-osaka.webp\" alt=\"Mark from Where Are Those Morgans holding an umbrella in front of a massive lion's mouth Shinto shrine in Osaka on a rainy day\" title=\"namba yasaka shrine osaka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-yasaka-shrine-osaka.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-yasaka-shrine-osaka-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-yasaka-shrine-osaka-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/namba-yasaka-shrine-osaka-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-05ae3a1a gb-headline-text\">Mark trying not to get too wet at Namba Yasaka Jinja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain was pouring down by the time we arrived during our trip, but we bought umbrellas from 7-Eleven and ended up having the shrine to ourselves. We\u2019d have a quick look inside the lion\u2019s mouth to see the shrine building and stage, then step back to take a few fun photos, before heading east through Namba again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark\u2019s route tip<\/strong>: We know it makes more sense to walk straight from Kuromon Market to Den Den Town, but this zig-zagging route through the north and south of Namba would allow us to better experience two different parts of our favorite neighborhood in Osaka.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-quick-anime-fix-in-den-den-town-11-45-am\"><span id=\"Get_A_Quick_Anime_Fix_In_Den_Den_Town_1145_AM\">Get A Quick Anime Fix In Den Den Town (11:45 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/citadines-namba-osaka.en.html?aid=1616462&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Citadines Namba<\/a> in 2023 (it was fantastic), and the hotel was just a few steps from Nipponbashi Denden Town. In truth, we didn\u2019t really know much about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Nipponbashi+Denden+Town\/@34.6603349,135.5031773,17z\/data=!3m1!5s0x6000e768104c6c0d:0x4b2f68684b9704e!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e767fb3facbf:0x77b328bcc17d6a1f!8m2!3d34.6604299!4d135.5058817!16s%2Fg%2F122p7vvx?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Den Den Town<\/a> until our second trip when we had a quick walk around the enormous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Animate+Osaka+Nipponbashi\/@34.6603349,135.5031773,17z\/data=!3m1!5s0x6000e7685b276e4b:0x6259e76bd6ccc7f0!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e7683c8bf6f5:0x681f0654b2c7a730!8m2!3d34.6605473!4d135.5046125!16s%2Fg%2F12mkz5w1b?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Animate<\/a> comic book store, which we can only say had an overwhelming and overstimulating amount of anime, manga, figurines and trading cards.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1347bc83\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1347bc83\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/nipponbashi-denden-town-osaka-japan.webp\" alt=\"People walking across a road in the rain between tall grey buildings in Osaka\" title=\"nipponbashi denden town osaka japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/nipponbashi-denden-town-osaka-japan.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/nipponbashi-denden-town-osaka-japan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/nipponbashi-denden-town-osaka-japan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/nipponbashi-denden-town-osaka-japan-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-32aa298d gb-headline-text\">Kristen took this photo as we approached Animate comic book store in Den Den Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wouldn\u2019t even know where to start with this genre, but we know it\u2019s popular and it\u2019s also very Japanese so it was well worth checking out. Den Den Town felt a bit like Osaka\u2019s version of Tokyo\u2019s Akihabara, but on a much smaller scale. This is also the place to try a maid cafe, if that\u2019s your thing \u2013 there\u2019s a popular spot near Animate called <a href=\"https:\/\/maidreamin.com\/multilp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maidreamin<\/a> that has top ratings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grab-lunch-in-the-retro-shinsekai-neighborhood-12-30-pm\"><span id=\"Grab_Lunch_In_The_Retro_Shinsekai_Neighborhood_1230_PM\">Grab Lunch In The Retro Shinsekai Neighborhood (12:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we\u2019d take a 10 minute walk south and enter the old-school retro neighborhood that\u2019s making a massive comeback called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Shinsekai\/@34.6516013,135.5043434,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e7607657a257:0x36b1d7d86ab8d6fb!8m2!3d34.6516013!4d135.5059562!16s%2Fg%2F11b73sr8k8?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinsekai<\/a>. We actually really enjoyed walking around the less-polished, slightly gritty streets filled with shops and eateries. It was built in 1912 (based on Cony Island and Paris), then it fell into disrepair, and now the nostalgic vibe is making it trendy once more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1fd7aeb0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1fd7aeb0\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood.webp\" alt=\"Narrow street with lots of people covered in shadow with tall buildings showing off colorful facades and a tall grey tower in the background\" title=\"shinsekai retro neighborhood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsekai-retro-neighborhood-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c481643 gb-headline-text\">The retro neighborhood Shinsekai was hopping when we visited in 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shinsekai has a tower you can go up in the center called <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1252730&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F76766-osaka-tsutenkaku-admission-ticket%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Tsutenkaku<\/a> (we didn\u2019t go up but it\u2019s cheap and easy). It\u2019s also where <em>kushikatsu<\/em> originated \u2013 deep fried, battered and skewered meats, vegetables and seafood. This specialty is the focal point of many of Osaka\u2019s top rated foodie tours like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Dotonbori-Explore-Osaka-Nights-of-Food-and-Izakaya-1-Group-Only\/d333-456539P7?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitineraryshinsekaifood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">street food tour with 17 dishes<\/a> beginning at 11:30 AM and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Premium-Osaka-Foodie-Tour-Shinsekai-Feast-Like-a-Local\/d333-425662P3?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitineraryshinsekaifoodie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">street food tour with 15 tastings<\/a> beginning at 12:00 PM. If we booked a food tour, we\u2019d cut Den Den Town and head straight to Shinsekai from Namba Yasaka Jinja.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kristen\u2019s foodie tip<\/strong>: If we didn\u2019t book a midday foodie tour, we\u2019d eat lunch with a beer at the top rated izakaya called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d32881233-Reviews-Chao_Chao_Gyoza_Shinsekai-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chao Chao Gyoza<\/a>. There\u2019s tons of great options but this spot has excellent ratings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-shitenno-ji-temple-2-30-pm\"><span id=\"Visit_Shitenno-ji_Temple_230_PM\">Visit Shitenno-ji Temple (2:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we were doing well for time, we\u2019d take a slow 30-minute walk through Tennoji Park to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Shitenn%C5%8D-ji\/@34.6548933,135.5143742,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000ddf83b3a5021:0xb6aa81c8bfad602d!8m2!3d34.6544581!4d135.5165239!16zL20vMGc1MHhj?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shitenno-ji Temple<\/a>. Or if we were cutting it close, we\u2019d take a quick 15-minute walk on paths along the main roads. Shitenno-ji is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan and it\u2019s the only one we think is unmissable when visiting Osaka.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1f5bdb9c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1f5bdb9c\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds.webp\" alt=\"Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans walking through Shitennoji Temple grounds in Osaka\" title=\"shitennoji temple grounds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shitennoji-temple-grounds-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b0c5c9d0 gb-headline-text\">Kristen walking through Shitennoji Temple grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grounds were bigger than we expected during our 2023 trip, so we\u2019d allow for a good hour inside. After taking photos of the stunning five-story pagoda and main hall surrounded by gravel, we\u2019d pay the small fee to climb up the pagoda, see the turtle pond, visit the old bell tower and pay respects at the cemetery. Then we\u2019d loop all the way back to where we entered on the south side of the complex.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enjoy-sunset-from-abeno-harukas-300-4-00-pm\"><span id=\"Enjoy_Sunset_From_Abeno_Harukas_300_400_PM\">Enjoy Sunset From Abeno Harukas 300 (4:00 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we\u2019d walk 15 minutes south to the sprawling and chaotic Tennoji transit hub. There\u2019s tons of shops and eateries here for a bit of retail therapy or a quick refuel. But we\u2019d skip the shops and head straight to Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Osaka. We\u2019d have <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1252730&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F2424-harukas-300-observatory-ticket-osaka%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">pre-booked tickets to the observatory<\/a> called Harukas 300 through Klook (tickets are usually cheaper and it\u2019s easier to save QR codes on the Klook app).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2e1c1609\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2e1c1609\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view.webp\" alt=\"Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans standing against a ceiling to floor window looking at views over Osaka\" title=\"harukas 300 view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/harukas-300-view-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8d3da2c gb-headline-text\">Kristen enjoying views over Osaka from Harukas 300<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our timing for the observation deck would be to arrive an hour before sunset to take in the views by day, during the sunset itself, and then if the timing was right we\u2019d stay to see the city light up after dusk. We\u2019d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/sun\/japan\/osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check sunset times<\/a> for Osaka, and if sunset was 6:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM (like it is in summer), we\u2019d leave straight after sunset. And if you\u2019re not bothered about watching sunset, leave earlier for Shinsaibashi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark\u2019s observatory tip<\/strong>: We thought the 360-degree views from Abeno Harukas were immense, but we didn\u2019t love being fully enclosed by windows because it makes photography harder with window glare. It\u2019s still worth doing for those far-reaching views, but manage your expectations for Instagram photo shoots.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stroll-the-shinsaibashi-shopping-arcades-6-30-pm\"><span id=\"Stroll_The_Shinsaibashi_Shopping_Arcades_630_PM\">Stroll The Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcades (6:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Tennoji station, we\u2019d hop on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line (red) to Shinsaibashi station. Then we\u2019d get straight into the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/global.shinsaibashi.or.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinsaibashi covered shopping arcade<\/a> and walk 700 meters south through hundreds of shops from local independent stores to mega-brands and everything in-between. The shops stay open until 8:00 PM (or later), so this would be the perfect time for a lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-91fd0ee7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-91fd0ee7\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsaibashi-shopping-arcade-osaka.webp\" alt=\"People walking through a wide open covered shopping arcade in Osaka\" title=\"shinsaibashi shopping arcade osaka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsaibashi-shopping-arcade-osaka.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsaibashi-shopping-arcade-osaka-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsaibashi-shopping-arcade-osaka-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/shinsaibashi-shopping-arcade-osaka-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ef2f848 gb-headline-text\">The Shinsaibashi covered shopping arcade gave us an hour respite from the rain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if we didn\u2019t go in a single store, we\u2019d still definitely add this to our Osaka itinerary because it\u2019s one of the most unique areas of the city. We were happy to escape the rain during our trip, so we spent a bit longer than an hour browsing cosmetic, souvenir, fashion, and snack stores. For something a bit more fun before dinner, we\u2019d love to try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Osaka-Sushi-Making-Experience\/d333-5519128P1?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitinerarysushimaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">sushi making class<\/a> at 6:30 PM right near the south end of the shopping street.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eat-dinner-in-neon-lit-dotonbori-7-30-pm\"><span id=\"Eat_Dinner_In_Neon-Lit_Dotonbori_730_PM\">Eat Dinner In Neon-Lit Dotonbori (7:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After walking to the end of the covered shopping arcade, we\u2019d reach Ebisu Bridge crossing the Dotonbori River in the heart of Osaka\u2019s iconic neon-lit district with giant colorful signs and countless food options. We\u2019d take a photo of the famous Glico Man, before walking along the canal and taking in the chaotic vibe, potentially hopping on the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1252730&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F176566-osaka-dotonbori-river-cruise%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Tombori River Cruise<\/a>, and eventually eating dinner. There are almost too many foodie options, and we know a lot of them would be tourist traps, so we\u2019d do some serious research before arriving.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b416e1bf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b416e1bf\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka.webp\" alt=\"Japanese chef cooking food on a hot plate surrounded by a U-shaped wooden table with people eating\" title=\"chef in osaka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/chef-in-osaka-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b810835c gb-headline-text\">Small, intimate places with one chef and few seats are our favorite places to eat in Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walked through Dotonbori during the day to see the famous restaurant facades like the octopus, crab, sushi hand and cow \u2013 but it was raining heavily and there were very few people around which was a shame. By night when we wanted to see the neon lights in all their glory? It was hammering down with thunder storms, so we didn\u2019t even get to see it. And that is our one big regret from Osaka.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pit-stop-at-hozen-ji-temple-9-30-pm\"><span id=\"Pit_Stop_At_Hozen-ji_Temple_930_PM\">Pit Stop At Hozen-ji Temple (9:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After we\u2019d had our fill of neon lights, chaos, food and beers, we\u2019d start making our way back to our hotel in Namba. But we\u2019d make sure to stop in at the small but hugely atmospheric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hozen-ji+Temple\/@34.6679398,135.4998927,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e714b932b423:0xf53984b15c3e6f53!8m2!3d34.6679398!4d135.5024676!16s%2Fg%2F121q4cw6?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hozen-ji Temple<\/a>, which is tucked away at the end of the narrow Hozenji Yokocho and it would look so cool at night when the lanterns are lit. We only saw it in the rain during the day, but we\u2019d do it at night for sure next time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6ba35c41\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6ba35c41\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/hozenji-yokocho.webp\" alt=\"Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans walking down Hozenji Yokocho in Osaka on a rainy day\" title=\"hozenji yokocho\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/hozenji-yokocho.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/hozenji-yokocho-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/hozenji-yokocho-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/hozenji-yokocho-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-581dd9e3 gb-headline-text\">Kristen about to enter the narrow Hozenji Yokocho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we still had a bit of room left for one last small meal, we\u2019d 100% stop for ramen at a hidden gem hole-in-the-wall spot we found in 2023 called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kyushu+Ramen+Kio+Namba-NGKmae\/@34.6645794,135.5011136,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e76bb17daaab:0x9d09450754f5b0ad!8m2!3d34.6645794!4d135.5036885!16s%2Fg%2F1v8j0b1j?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyushu Ramen Kio Namba-NGKmae<\/a>. The owner was awesome, the ramen was exceptional, and it\u2019s open until 11:00 PM every night \u2013 perfect for an almost-midnight snack!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-2-osaka-castle-tenmangu-amp-umeda\"><span id=\"Day_2_Osaka_Castle_Tenmangu_Umeda\">Day 2: Osaka Castle, Tenmangu &amp; Umeda<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus of our second day is Osaka\u2019s landmarks, green spaces, and city views. This route connects the castle district, riverside walkways, and northern neighborhoods in a logical flow, with a mix of history and more relaxed scenery. It\u2019s a slower-paced day that balances out the energy of day one, ending with one of the best skyline views in the city.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-climb-osaka-castle-9-00-am\"><span id=\"Climb_Osaka_Castle_900_AM\">Climb Osaka Castle (9:00 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After another leisurely morning with a hearty breakfast and plenty of coffee already devoured, we\u2019d take the Midosuji Line (red) from Namba to Shinsaibashi, change onto the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line (green) and get off at Morinomiya station. Then we\u2019d walk 15 minutes through gardens to Sakuramon Gate on the south side of Osaka Castle. We\u2019d already have <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1252730&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F30110-osaka-castle-ticket%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">pre-bought tickets<\/a> to enter the castle through Klook so we didn\u2019t have to wait in a long line on the day (we made this mistake in 2018).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8dfc0a67\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8dfc0a67\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view.webp\" alt=\"Wide open view over Osaka from the top of Osaka Castle on a sunny day with light clouds\" title=\"osaka castle rooftop view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-castle-rooftop-view-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c5dd7f14 gb-headline-text\">This was our view from the top of Osaka Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before going in we\u2019d enjoy walking through the park and taking photos of the castle as we approached. After entering, we\u2019d take a lift straight to the top floor to enjoy sweeping 360-degree views over the city. Then we\u2019d slowly make our way down the steps to each floor, learning about the extremely interesting history of power struggles between samurai warlords and imperial powers. It\u2019s awesome, so we wouldn\u2019t miss it. Next time, we\u2019d book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Osaka-Castle-History-Walking-Tour-Castle-Tower-Admission\/d333-5523026P27?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitineraryosakacastle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">this guided tour<\/a> to learn more from a pro (making sure to book the 9:00 AM start time), rather than relying on the information boards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kristen\u2019s food tip<\/strong>: There\u2019s a building with restaurants in Osaka Castle grounds, skip the sit-down meals this early and instead grab a \u201croast beef and mashed potato in a cone\u201d snack \u2013 it sounds ridiculous but Mark loved it!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-at-the-osaka-museum-of-history-11-00-am\"><span id=\"Learn_At_The_Osaka_Museum_Of_History_1100_AM\">Learn At The Osaka Museum Of History (11:00 AM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, with just 2 days we\u2019d probably skip every museum in Osaka because there\u2019s plenty more to see and do. But if we had enough interest and wanted to do one proper museum, it would be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osakamushis.jp\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum of History<\/a> to learn about Osaka\u2019s ancient past, the Edo period and modern history. It only costs 600 yen and it can easily be visited in an hour.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7163a8b3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7163a8b3\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history.webp\" alt=\"Looking at the Osaka Museum of History building from outside on a pedestrian crossing over a road with cars\" title=\"osaka museum of natural history\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-museum-of-natural-history-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b44e64e6 gb-headline-text\">We walked past the entrance to Osaka Museum of History but didn\u2019t go in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This part of our itinerary is optional. We didn\u2019t visit the Osaka Museum of History ourselves, but it fits perfectly after the castle and before heading up to Tenmangu Shrine. So we\u2019d say if you\u2019re interested in adding context to your Osaka visit, go there straight after the castle. If you\u2019re not fussed, skip it and take the Tanimachi Line (purple) from Tanimachi 4-chome station to Minami-Morimachi station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark\u2019s planning tip<\/strong>: We wanted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.go.jp\/eng\/enjoy-eng\/tour-eng\/head-office_eng\/eng_plant_mint_tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour the Japan Mint<\/a> in 2023, but because it was peak cherry blossom season and the museum entrance is on a popular cherry blossom riverside walk, they closed the museum. If you\u2019re going to Osaka any other time of year, consider touring the mint after the castle and before going to Tenmangu Shrine.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-osaka-tenmangu-shrine-1-00-pm\"><span id=\"Visit_Osaka_Tenmangu_Shrine_100_PM\">Visit Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (1:00 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether or not we visited the history museum, we\u2019d take the train and get off at Minami-Morimachi station. From there we\u2019d walk through the non-touristy area to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Osaka+Tenmangu+Shrine\/@34.6960576,135.5100807,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e6dba42a1cef:0xa135ef22a79f6eb2!8m2!3d34.6960576!4d135.5126556!16s%2Fm%2F0262gm1?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenmangu Shrine<\/a>, which is off the beaten path and totally different to most others we visited in Japan in the sense that it\u2019s plopped right in the middle of a local residential area.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-bc44633c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-bc44633c\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan.webp\" alt=\"Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans standing in front of a small shrine in Osaka on a sunny day\" title=\"tenmangu shrine in osaka japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/tenmangu-shrine-in-osaka-japan-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-93a5152d gb-headline-text\">Kristen in the calm and peaceful Tenmangu Shrine grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to learning and scholarship, which made sense when we saw school-age kids praying for exam success. There wasn\u2019t much to see, but we like that it was small, compact and authentic, so we wouldn\u2019t skip it next time. In July, one of Japan\u2019s big three festivals called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/spot\/30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenjin Matsuri<\/a> is held at Tenmangu Shrine \u2013 now that would be cool to be a part of.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grab-lunch-in-tenjinbashi-shopping-arcade-1-30-pm\"><span id=\"Grab_Lunch_In_Tenjinbashi_Shopping_Arcade_130_PM\">Grab Lunch In Tenjinbashi Shopping Arcade (1:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just steps from the shrine, we\u2019d enter the southernmost section of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tenjinbashi-suji+Shopping+Street\/@34.7025467,135.5088792,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e6b952436f4d:0x92f854ad19b70657!8m2!3d34.7025467!4d135.5114541!16s%2Fm%2F0nbcs8c?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street<\/a>, one of Japan\u2019s longest covered shopping arcades. This one is way less touristy than its smaller counterpart in Shinsaibashi from the evening before, but it\u2019s still very busy with locals and it\u2019s just as much of a sensory overload.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a9d15845\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a9d15845\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan.webp\" alt=\"Covered shopping arcade in Japan with people walking through the narrow strip flanked by shops and restaurants\" title=\"covered shopping arcade osaka japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/covered-shopping-arcade-osaka-japan-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc0b3392 gb-headline-text\">We really enjoyed walking through Osaka\u2019s covered shopping arcades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full length of the shopping arcade is around 2.5km and there\u2019s something like 600 shops. We wouldn\u2019t even try to see a fifth of that, instead we\u2019d just stick to the lower portion because our next stop is to the south and we wouldn\u2019t want to add on any unnecessary walking. For lunch, we\u2019d probably skip the sit down meal and simply sample street food snacks, which would be cheaper than the touristy areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-walk-through-nakanoshima-park-2-45-pm\"><span id=\"Walk_Through_Nakanoshima_Park_245_PM\">Walk Through Nakanoshima Park (2:45 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the south end of Tenjinbashi-suji, we\u2019d walk 10 minutes to Nakanoshima Park in the middle of the Tosahori River. We\u2019d start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Nakanoshima+Rose+Garden\/@34.692212,135.507665,19.27z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e77c0bad305d:0x49d248ee9f321eb!8m2!3d34.6923932!4d135.5078873!16s%2Fg%2F11fnx20yfp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nakanoshima Rose Garden<\/a>, which is best seen from mid-May until late May or mid-October until late October, but we think it\u2019s still worth a relaxing stroll any time of year, just to break up the chaos of the city.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e533b61b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e533b61b\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk.webp\" alt=\"Riverside walkway with trees, people and food stalls on a sunny day in Japan\" title=\"osaka riverwalk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/osaka-riverwalk-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c0d8ab9d gb-headline-text\">Our riverside walk was super relaxing and a welcome break from the chaos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we\u2019d walk west to see the striking European-style, red-brick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Osaka+City+Central+Public+Hall\/@34.6935485,135.5013374,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x6000e6e634a91923:0xe8a31240ce1fbca0!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e6e7cca81681:0x35904a0741816399!8m2!3d34.6935485!4d135.5039123!16s%2Fg%2F122mqqpd?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osaka City Central Public Hall<\/a>. We didn\u2019t and wouldn\u2019t go inside, but it\u2019s worth a quick photo stop because it contrasts so strongly against the rest of Osaka\u2019s architecture. This would be the perfect post-lunch and beer riverside-stroll.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark\u2019s tour suggestion<\/strong>: If you\u2019d rather skip the shrine, shopping arcade and park, consider booking this top rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Samurai-Training-Experience-KENDO-in-Osaka\/d333-479032P1?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitinerarysamurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">samurai training experience kendo<\/a> with a 2:00 PM start time. It\u2019s 2 stops north on the Sakausuji Line (brown) from Minami-Morimachi.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-sunset-from-umeda-sky-building-4-30-pm\"><span id=\"Watch_Sunset_From_Umeda_Sky_Building_430_PM\">Watch Sunset From Umeda Sky Building (4:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Nakanoshima, we\u2019d set a walking route on our maps app for Umeda Sky Building, knowing that it would be a good 30-minute walk. The train connections don\u2019t work amazingly between these two points, and to be honest we\u2019d rather explore more of the city anyway. So we\u2019d be more than happy to see most of the high-end, polished Umeda neighborhood on the way to the observatory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ef1f6fec\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ef1f6fec\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building.webp\" alt=\"Tunnel like escalator between two tall towers in Osaka\" title=\"escalator umeda sky building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/escalator-umeda-sky-building-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8f52b674 gb-headline-text\">This \u201cfloating\u201d escalator taking us to the top of Umeda Sky Building was cool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After passing through the shopping district and arriving at the Sky Building, we\u2019d snap a photo from below looking up (it\u2019s an awesome shot), before entering with our <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1252730&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F35861-umeda-sky-building-kuchu-teien-observatory-ticket%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">pre-bought tickets<\/a> through Klook. We\u2019d take the \u201cfloating\u201d escalators that look like tunnels, arrive at the circular rooftop with 360-degree views, and enjoy a serene sunset from the open-air observation deck. No windows or glare up here!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eat-dinner-in-umeda-6-30-pm\"><span id=\"Eat_Dinner_In_Umeda_630_PM\">Eat Dinner In Umeda (6:30 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d seen Namba and especially Dotonbori feature a lot during our research, but we didn\u2019t see as much about Umeda. And you know what? We actually really liked the upscale neighborhood. It didn\u2019t feel as much like \u201cold world Japan\u201d as the other areas, but we didn\u2019t mind spending a few hours in a more manicured, sleek, shopping mall-heavy area, especially lit up at night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5270d651\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5270d651\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall.webp\" alt=\"Huge, wide open shopping mall in Umeda with people walking past shops\" title=\"umeda shopping mall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/umeda-shopping-mall-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-94bb1917 gb-headline-text\">Mark took this photo as we walked through one of Umeda\u2019s polished shopping malls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the observatory sunset we\u2019d have a slow wander around the streets, malls, and train station areas in Umeda. There\u2019s a lot of highly rated restaurants so we\u2019d have a place like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/GYUKATSU+Kyoto+Katsugyu+Yodobashi+LINKS+Umeda\/@34.7044497,135.4936981,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x6000e68e0862aeb3:0x6ad77c7dfac6b13!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e710e63c6871:0xe8b8a188f25e2f7c!8m2!3d34.7044497!4d135.496273!16s%2Fg%2F11s4w48b0v?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Yodobashi Links Umeda<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Gyukatsu+Motomura+LUCUA\/@34.7034717,135.4939207,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x6000e68dc1671a6f:0x4ceb5b05038adcc6!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e68dd1a69e65:0xffd30602a56500c9!8m2!3d34.7034717!4d135.4964956!16s%2Fg%2F11fylvq5kv?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gyukatsu Motomura Lucua<\/a> pre-reserved just in case. Or alternatively, we\u2019d just find a place that looked lively and see if we could get in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-end-with-drinks-in-dotonbori-9-00-pm\"><span id=\"End_With_Drinks_In_Dotonbori_900_PM\">End With Drinks In Dotonbori (9:00 PM)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After dinner and a few plum wines, we\u2019d hop on the Midosuji Line (red) from Umeda station back to Namba station. And on the train back we\u2019d figure out where we wanted to spend the last few hours of our time in Osaka. Namba would be more casual, but we\u2019d probably end up heading back into the chaos along the Dotonbori River and a few streets just to the north for one final burst of neon lights, camera, action.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-041befe3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-041befe3\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/dotonbori-osaka-rain.webp\" alt=\"Kristen from Where Are Those Morgans standing with an umbrella in front of a building in Japan with a white cat facade\" title=\"dotonbori osaka rain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/dotonbori-osaka-rain.webp 1350w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/dotonbori-osaka-rain-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/dotonbori-osaka-rain-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/dotonbori-osaka-rain-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cfc38a9d gb-headline-text\">Kristen walking through Dotonbori in heavy rain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is not knowing where to go for good food and drinks without being ripped off, so we\u2019d seriously consider this Namba and Dotonbori <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Sennichimae\/Osaka-Backstreet-Night-Tour\/d51048-62558P5?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitinerarynightfoodie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">backstreet nightlife and street food tour<\/a> beginning at 6:00 PM next time. For something totally Japanese, we\u2019d skip both areas and instead go watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Osaka-Sumo-Experience-with-Live-Show-and-Audience-Challenge\/d333-5523026P33?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitinerarysumo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">live sumo show<\/a> with audience challenge and an 8:00 PM start time. Or for something unique, we\u2019d book this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Official-Street-Go-Kart-Tour-Osaka-Shop\/d333-57331P6?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitinerarygokart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">go kart tour<\/a> through Namba and Dotonbori, also starting at 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-osaka-itinerary-map\"><span id=\"Osaka_Itinerary_Map\">Osaka Itinerary Map<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1p25DugUFtQJ7Dkz5Pp5vQ37af5sSz-w&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Map key:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Red<\/strong> \u2013 Day 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blue<\/strong> \u2013 Day 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use this map<\/strong>: Click the map above to activate, zoom in and out, and tap any icon to see more information. See a list of all attractions by clicking the arrow icon in the top left, or see a full version of the map by clicking the \u201cview larger map\u201d icon in the top right. When you\u2019re in Osaka you can open the map, tap the next place you want to visit and get directions. Stops for each day on the map are listed in order, so you can easily follow the route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to save this map<\/strong>: Click the small star next to the map title \u2013 this will add the map to your Google account. Open your Google Maps app, tap \u201csaved\u201d, then tap \u201cmaps\u201d and open this map.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-for-2-days-in-osaka\"><span id=\"Planning_For_2_Days_In_Osaka\">Planning For 2 Days In Osaka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From our two trips to Osaka, we learned a few important things about budgeting and what to know before going:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-day-budget-breakdown\"><span id=\"2-Day_Budget_Breakdown\">2-Day Budget Breakdown<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osaka is one of the most affordable places we\u2019ve visited across both our Japan trips. We easily managed to keep costs for hotels, food and attractions to a minimum, without making too many sacrifices. We paid a lot more for our hotels in Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto than we did in Osaka.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We ate at convenience stores, cheap ramen places, and the odd sit-down restaurant to get the balance right with food costs. Getting around was easy and cheap thanks to the extensive train network, and we didn\u2019t have to pay for a single taxi \u2013 unlike Kyoto where we got two. Finally, Osaka\u2019s top attractions (basically the castle and two observatories) are way cheaper than we\u2019re used to paying in Europe or the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone travels differently, so it\u2019s tricky to pinpoint exactly what your Osaka trip will cost \u2013 it really depends on your travel style, preferences and budget. That said, here\u2019s a rough idea of what a couple might spend following our 2-day, 2-night itinerary:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotel<\/strong>: 39,000 yen (US $250)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food &amp; Dining<\/strong>: 31,000 yen (US $200)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attractions<\/strong>: 12,000 yen (US $80)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transport<\/strong>: 3,000 yen (US $20)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total: 85,000 yen (US $550)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind this is for a mid-range hotel (you could go cheaper or more expensive), a decent amount of food because that\u2019s what Osaka is all about, a few attractions, and using trains to get around. As typical mid-range travelers ourselves, this is a best-guess estimate of how much we\u2019d spend if it was our first time in Osaka following this itinerary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-global-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kristen\u2019s pass tip<\/strong>: If you want a stress-free experience without having to worry about buying subway or attraction tickets, consider buying the Osaka <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=14058&amp;aff_adid=1251277&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F82312-amazing-pass-osaka%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Amazing Pass<\/a>. It includes unlimited use of metro and private rail lines, as well as attractions like Osaka Castle and Umeda Sky Building. Klook sells them for around $30 for 2 days, which we\u2019ll do next time we visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-45888acb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-45888acb\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building.webp\" alt=\"Serene and colorful sunset with light clouds above a silhouetted shallow row of mountains with a river and bridge in the foreground\" title=\"sunset umeda sky building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building.webp 1800w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/04\/sunset-umeda-sky-building-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c00b3502 gb-headline-text\">This was our sunset from Umeda Sky Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need-to-know\"><span id=\"What_You_Need_To_Know\">What You Need To Know<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting around<\/strong>: Unlike Kyoto, Osaka is very transit-friendly. We relied entirely on the subway and JR Loop Line with easy transfers, we never had to pay for a taxi, and we never walked for massively long distances because there were no transport options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clustering sights<\/strong>: Even if you don\u2019t follow our itinerary exactly, we still recommend breaking up Osaka\u2019s tourist sights into halves \u2013 northern (Umeda, Tenma and Osaka Castle) and southern (Namba, Shinsaibashi and Tennoji). This saves zig-zagging or going back on yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food culture<\/strong>: Osaka\u2019s casual, snack-heavy dining scene is a massive part of the overall experience. Our itinerary is structured, but we recommend allowing \u201cwiggle room\u201d for street food stops, lunch queues, or spontaneous foodie finds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evening atmosphere<\/strong>: Kyoto is super quiet in the evenings, whereas Osaka really comes alive after dark. It\u2019s a total contrast, especially in neon-lit places like Dotonbori. If you have energy, there\u2019s nothing better than a late-night wander.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private tour<\/strong>: With just 2 days in Osaka, it might be worth considering booking this top rated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Osaka\/Osaka-Kickstart-Tour-Day-and-Night-Hotspots-and-Hidden-Gems-Tours-Private-or-Group\/d333-130036P3?pid=P00062561&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=osakaitineraryhotspots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">private guided tour<\/a> that takes in lots of top attractions and hidden gems in one go (either 3, 4, 5, or 7 hours), with a guide who will get you around the city. Then you can spend the next day just eating and drinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-steps\"><span id=\"Next_Steps\">Next Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope our 2-day itinerary helps you figure out how to spend your days in Osaka.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like more personalized help, we offer expert travel planning consultations where we answer any questions you have, help you avoid tourist traps and plan out your entire itinerary step by step. <a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/travel-services\/\">See our packages and reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Still researching for your trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we recommend reading our <a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/destinations\/japan\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"2614\">Japan travel guide<\/a> for first-timers to get helpful tips and advice, top attractions to see, itinerary ideas and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Happy travels,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark and Kristen<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-was-this-post-helpful-pin-it-for-your-hike\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Was this post helpful? 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Republishing this article and\/or any of its contents (text, photography, maps, graphics, etc.) in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sabox-authors\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab saboxplugin-tab-about\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wherearethosemorgans.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s39023.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mark-and-kristen-morgan-author-profile.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Photo of Mark and Kristen Morgan from Where Are Those Morgans travel blog standing on a boulder in hiking gear with mountains in the background on a sunny day with blue sky\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>Mark and Kristen spent 6 years traveling the world, visiting over 40 countries across 4 continents and more than 30 US states. 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