Osaka is famous for its vibrant night-life. If you are pressed for time you may choose to stay in the Osaka for only one night. In this case you may have a day and a half for visiting the city.
In this page we describe a well-balanced itinerary aiming to guide you through some of Osaka’s most notable sightseeing places and landmarks.
Osaka 1,5-day itinerary
Choosing to stay in Osaka for one night makes for a much better experience than the usual one-day side trip from Kyoto. Though lacking the beauty of ancient neighbourhoods, Osaka is an interesting city and has something for anyone. A canonical itinerary includes visits to Osaka Castle, the skyscraper district of Umeda, the bustling area of Namba. With an additional half-day you may visit less touristy places or proceed in more relaxing way.
Itinerary: Umeda, Osaka Castle, Kaiyukan, Tennoji, Sumiyoshi Taisha
If you reach Osaka in the evening, you can reach your hotel, check in and spend some hours taking a walk in Dotombori, which is definitely the best place to be at if you want to discover Osaka’s night life.
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Osaka 1,5-day itinerary Umeda, Osaka Castle, Kaiyukan, Tennoji, Sumiyoshi Taisha Evening arrival |
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Dotombori (Namba), Tennoji |
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Morning arrival
If you reach Osaka by noon, we suggest you leave your baggage at the station and begin your journey right away. With the obvious modifications you can follow the programme described above. The easiest option is to switch the schedules of the first and second day. Another option is to devote the whole afternoon and evening to the area around Namba and Tennoji. Take into account of the opening hours of museums, gardens and other sites.
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