Itinerary: 2 days in Osaka with my partner

by Jasmine
Jun 30, 11:16
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I think Osaka is not charming and slow as Kyoto. In my view, Osaka is a super crowded and cheap - cost city. I enjoyed my stay here though.

Duration 2.0 days
Estimated cost 29.30 USD
Total travel distance 12.0 km
Number of places 10 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Family Shopping Fast food
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

09:55

Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka Detail Map

1-17-11, Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0011, Japan

Fraser Residence Nankai, Osaka offers 114 fully-furnished studios and apartments that feature contemporary interiors and latest technology to bring new levels of luxury, convenience and lifestyle facilities suitable for all business and leisure travelers seeking for accommodation in Osaka.Read more

Coming from Nara's JR Station, we were heading to our hotel Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka. Based on the maps and Hyperdia, the easiest way would be to go from JR Nara to Shinimamiya, then switch to the Nankai line to Namba station, which is where our hotel was located.

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

5 mins

2.5 km

11:00

Shitennoji Temple Detail Map

〒543-0051 1-11-18 Shitennoji,Tennoji-ku,OsakaCity 3.00 USD

Shitennoji is one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state.Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan.

Shitennoji is a short walk from Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a ten minute walk north of JR Tennoji Station on the JR Loop Line.

Walk

0.00 USD

15 mins

1.32 km

13:00

Tengu restaurant Detail Map

Toyosaki 3-15-19, Nakatsu, Osaka. Near Nakatsu station and Ramada Inn.

Tengu restaurant located in the center of Kinki region in the Midwest Japan covers the smallest prefecture land area, Japan offer good Japanese foods

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.83 km

14:30

Isshin-ji Temple Detail Map

2-8-69 Tennohji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0062, Japan

The Buddhist Isshin-ji Temple dates back to 1185, and was said to be founded by Honen, a Pure Land Buddhist (a type of Buddhism based on Mahayana Buddhism).

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.55 km

17:05

Tsutenkaku Detail Map

1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 556-0002, Japan 6.00 USD

Shinsekai is Osaka's "new world," a district that was developed before the war and then neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district's center stands Tsutenkaku Tower, the nostalgia evoking symbol of Shinsekai.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka Detail Map

1-17-11, Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0011, Japan

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.3 km

11:00

Minami (Namba) Detail Map

Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

NaMinami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.mba is known as “Minami"

Namba is an easy place to wander, many shops and eateries that you will be spoilt for choices.
On day 2, it's not far from A to B so you needn't to hire or to buy a bike like us. You can walk around.
Then, I headed to Namba Grand for a short stroll
I head to the Don Quixote shop to buy a bike, This shop sells the cheapest bike in Osaka. I paid ¥13800 for a 20" bike

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.7 km

13:10

Ootako Takoyaki restaurant Detail Map

1-5-10 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku

Ootako Takoyaki restaurant is a great food place to enjoy the best Takoyaki. It's a favorite place of locals and tourists.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.36 km

15:15

Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Detail Map

1-2 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 5.00 USD

hinsaibashi Suji's collection of brand name shops, chain stores, independent boutiques and variety of restaurants makes it popular with nearly every kind of shopper.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.29 km

17:15

Ichiran Ramen Detail Map

一蘭道頓堀店 Japan 〒542-0084 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka 中央区宗右衛門町７−１８ 7.00 USD

Ichiran is just beside the giant ferris wheel in Dotonbori and the famous takoyaki store in Dotobori street. This restaurant is well known for its Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

15 mins

5.37 km

19:30

Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory Detail Map

1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 531-0076, Japan 7.00 USD

The Umeda Sky Building is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City".