Taste and see the tourist hotspots of Osaka

Curated for first-time visitors to Osaka, this sightseeing plan will take you through the city’s major attractions. Enjoy getting to know the area by foot, while also tasting all the incredible cuisine the city has to offer. From modern highlights, to classic Showa period sightseeing spots such as Namba, Shinsekai, and Tsuruhashi, this trek is the ultimate overview of Osaka.

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Update 2023.08.07

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  2018-05-08

  • Takoyaki Wanaka

    11:00

  • Don Quixote ferris wheel

    12:00

  • Dragon Ramen Dotonbori Store (Kiryu Ramen)

    13:00

  • Tsutenkaku

    14:00

  • Kushikatsu Daruma

    15:15

  • Tsuruhashi Koreatown

    17:00

  

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• • Takoyaki Wanaka

    11:00

    30min

    Takoyaki Octopus Dumplings

    One of the best places to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki is right here, at this locally loved and rather famous takoyaki restaurant. Once a sweet shop, it now serve piping hot dishes of takoyaki serve with a delectable array of toppings.

    Address

    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 11-19

    • Takoyaki Wanaka

    • Takoyaki Wanaka

  • Public transportation / Walk

    30min

  • Don Quixote ferris wheel

    12:00

    30min

    Don Quixote

    For a better view of the city, make your way to the Don Quixote shopping complex in the heart of Osaka’s Dotonbori. At the top of the centre is where you’ll find a towering ferris wheel offering incredible 360 degree views of the city and river below.

    Address

    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nishishinsaibashi 2-5-9

    • Don Quixote ferris wheel

    • Don Quixote ferris wheel

  • Public transportation / Walk

    30min

  • Dragon Ramen Dotonbori Store (Kiryu Ramen)

    13:00

    30min

    With its classic Showa-era vibe, this ramen joint is a must not miss lunch time stop off. Located in the heart of downtown Dotonbori, this ramen restaurant serves up a variety of different offerings, however one unique bowl to sample is the Koran inspired kim-chi topped ramen.

    Address

    Night walk with Sasha -Osaka-.

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    • Dragon Ramen Dotonbori Store (Kiryu Ramen)

    • Dragon Ramen Dotonbori Store (Kiryu Ramen)

  • Public transportation / Walk

    30min

  • Tsutenkaku

    14:00

    60min

    Observation Tower

    Towering over the Shinsekai area of Osaka is where you’ll find Tsutenkaku. Built originally as an ode to the Eiffel Tower, this structure was sadly quite damaged during a fire in the 1940s, but was rebuilt after the war. Today it features an impressive observation deck and is surrounded by restaurants as well as other numerous tourist attractions.

    Address

    Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-18-6

    In the “New World” of Osaka’s Shinsekai

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    • Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower Ticket

      ¥1,000

    • Tsutenkaku

  • Public transportation / Walk

    15min

  • Kushikatsu Daruma

    15:15

    30min

    Kushiage/Kushikatsu Fried Skewer Cuisine

    To really soak up the city’s lively atmosphere, head to Kushikatsu Daruma, a Kushi-age (fried skewer) restaurant for a quick snack. Once your done take your time exploring the area, as there are plenty of food stands and other various retail outlets clustered in this central hub.

    Address

    Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 1-6-8

    • Kushikatsu Daruma

    • Kushikatsu Daruma

  • Public transportation / Walk

    75min

  • Tsuruhashi Koreatown

    17:00

    30min

    Station

    For something a little different, make a trek to Osaka’s vibrant little Korea, home to a huge selection of bars, food stalls and outer commercial outlets. This cultural hub is a great place to spend the rest of the day, sampling incredible cuisine and exploring hidden pockets of this fascinating corner of Osaka.

    Address

    Osaka

    The Ultimate Osaka Guide 2020; What to Do and What to Eat

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    • Tsuruhashi Koreatown

  • FINISH

    17:30

• • 1 Takoyaki Wanaka
  • 2 Don Quixote ferris wheel
  • 3 Dragon Ramen Dotonbori Store (Kiryu Ramen)
  • 4 Tsutenkaku
  • 5 Kushikatsu Daruma
  • 6 Tsuruhashi Koreatown

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