Itinerary: 4 days in Osaka with a budget under 190 usd

by Jasmine
Jul 01, 03:01
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"I think my favourite Japanese city has been changed from Tokyo to Osaka. Osaka is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo but somehow I find it much more interesting and less tiring than visit Osaka"

Duration 4.0 days
Estimated cost 244.80 USD
Total travel distance 69.0 km
Number of places 16 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Shopping Fast food Backpackers
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 5 places

11:30

Arietta Hotel Hotel Detail Map

Japan, 〒541-0052 大阪府大阪市中央区安土町3−2−6, Osaka 40.00 USD

Greenery, our distinctive orange awning, and accents of red brick bring to mind the atmosphere of a hotel in Italy.

It's located in the center of Osaka so it's easy to get around.
There is also a self-serve laundry facility.
Bathrooms are equally huge, and have a shower over a large bath. In room wifi is free
It's right next to Honmachi station on the Midosuji line, which runs north/south and links Namba and JR Osaka stations. We came here from Tokyo.
you have to return your key every time you leave the hotel, and you are only provided with 1 key instead of
The breakfast was also good - no hot food, but a variety of pastries, bread, yoghurt, bananas, coffee, juice, etc.
No need for tipping. This is not a habit in Japan
NOTE: Passing food at the restaurant table with chopsticks would inevitably recall unhappy memories, so watch where you put those things.
Always take the tissue packets the phone company representatives hand out at train stations—the toilet paper situation in a Japanese public bathroom is usually grim.
In Japan, eating while walking down the street is considered vulgar, as is talking on one's cell phone.
Ohanami season is one of the most wonderful times of year to be in Japan.
It's located in the center of Osaka so it's easy to get around.
Bathrooms are equally huge, and have a shower over a large bath. In room wifi is free
There is also a self-serve laundry facility.
It's right next to Honmachi station on the Midosuji line, which runs north/south and links Namba and JR Osaka stations. We came here from Tokyo.
you have to return your key every time you leave the hotel, and you are only provided with 1 key instead of
NOTE: Passing food at the restaurant table with chopsticks would inevitably recall unhappy memories, so watch where you put those things.
The breakfast was also good - no hot food, but a variety of pastries, bread, yoghurt, bananas, coffee, juice, etc.
Ohanami season is one of the most wonderful times of year to be in Japan.
Always take the tissue packets the phone company representatives hand out at train stations—the toilet paper situation in a Japanese public bathroom is usually grim.
No need for tipping. This is not a habit in Japan
In Japan, eating while walking down the street is considered vulgar, as is talking on one's cell phone.

Take a bus/train

0.60 USD

10 mins

3.36 km

12:30

Kuromon market Detail Map

Kuromon Ichiba 2 542 0073 2 Chome-4-1 Nipponbashi Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0073 Japan 5.00 USD

Kuromon Ichiba is 580 meters long, and is easily accessed by a 2-minute walk from the subway Nippombashi Station. It is a very lively market with lots of human interaction.

You should the steamed oysters which cost only 500yen for 6. We had lunch here
Lots of shrimp/prawns, octopus, squid, oyster, scallops, and fish to either eat raw or have cooked to order while you wait. You can also find takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and tempura here if you don't want to the really fresh seafood.
It's located next to the Nipponbashi subway station
You may even pack away some snacks from the vicinity
The sellers here are friendly and some are able to converse in limited English.
Be aware of your personal belongings as it is really crowded at some points
I tried some famous Kobe Beef, Bluefin Toro Sushi, Hokaido Scallops, Sea Urchin (Uni)
A good place to buy souvenirs and snacks.
There is a free rest area in the market where you can chill out, eat your take out food, and use the free wifi.
It's located next to the Nipponbashi subway station
You may even pack away some snacks from the vicinity
The sellers here are friendly and some are able to converse in limited English.
I tried some famous Kobe Beef, Bluefin Toro Sushi, Hokaido Scallops, Sea Urchin (Uni)
Be aware of your personal belongings as it is really crowded at some points
A good place to buy souvenirs and snacks.
There is a free rest area in the market where you can chill out, eat your take out food, and use the free wifi.
You should the steamed oysters which cost only 500yen for 6. We had lunch here
Lots of shrimp/prawns, octopus, squid, oyster, scallops, and fish to either eat raw or have cooked to order while you wait. You can also find takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and tempura here if you don't want to the really fresh seafood.
You should the steamed oysters which cost only 500yen for 6. We had lunch here
Lots of shrimp/prawns, octopus, squid, oyster, scallops, and fish to either eat raw or have cooked to order while you wait. You can also find takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and tempura here if you don't want to the really fresh seafood.
It's located next to the Nipponbashi subway station
You may even pack away some snacks from the vicinity
The sellers here are friendly and some are able to converse in limited English.
Be aware of your personal belongings as it is really crowded at some points
I tried some famous Kobe Beef, Bluefin Toro Sushi, Hokaido Scallops, Sea Urchin (Uni)
A good place to buy souvenirs and snacks.
There is a free rest area in the market where you can chill out, eat your take out food, and use the free wifi.
It's located next to the Nipponbashi subway station
Be aware of your personal belongings as it is really crowded at some points
The sellers here are friendly and some are able to converse in limited English.
You may even pack away some snacks from the vicinity
I tried some famous Kobe Beef, Bluefin Toro Sushi, Hokaido Scallops, Sea Urchin (Uni)
You should the steamed oysters which cost only 500yen for 6. We had lunch here
Lots of shrimp/prawns, octopus, squid, oyster, scallops, and fish to either eat raw or have cooked to order while you wait. You can also find takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and tempura here if you don't want to the really fresh seafood.
There is a free rest area in the market where you can chill out, eat your take out food, and use the free wifi.
A good place to buy souvenirs and snacks.

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

10 mins

2.53 km

15:00

Arietta Hotel Hotel Detail Map

Japan, 〒541-0052 大阪府大阪市中央区安土町3−2−6, Osaka 40.00 USD

Greenery, our distinctive orange awning, and accents of red brick bring to mind the atmosphere of a hotel in Italy.

After visiting Kuromon Market, we came back hotel for check in.
Then we had shower and took a break after a tiring day.

Walk

0.00 USD

30 mins

2.4 km

16:15

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"

You can go to Minami by foot but it's not really near. You can go by train.
How to get there by train: From Tanimachirokuchome Station, take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line (green line), then take Midosuji Line (red line) to get to Namba station. You can walk for 6 mins to Minami.
I think you can find any type of bar/pub/club there
This place is full of shops, bars, restaurant. It seems to be endless so you need to wear comfortable shoes to walk a lot.
Go to Ebisubashi-Suji street and then eat a meal at any one of dozens of eateries on Dotonbori, along the canal.
There is a take away for the Osaka takoyaki (octopus cake - 8 unities for 550 yens), you can recognize when you see a giant octopus over the entrance
The Visitor Information counter is in Nankai Terminal building where we asked for maps and bought Kaiyu tickets.
If you love gadgets and electronics, don't forget to drop by BIC camera, a 7-floor building that sells cameras/ electronics/ electrical appliances/ toys etc.
You can go to Minami by foot but it's not really near. You can go by train.
How to get there by train: From Tanimachirokuchome Station, take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line (green line), then take Midosuji Line (red line) to get to Namba station. You can walk for 6 mins to Minami.
This place is full of shops, bars, restaurant. It seems to be endless so you need to wear comfortable shoes to walk a lot.
The Visitor Information counter is in Nankai Terminal building where we asked for maps and bought Kaiyu tickets.
Go to Ebisubashi-Suji street and then eat a meal at any one of dozens of eateries on Dotonbori, along the canal.
I think you can find any type of bar/pub/club there
If you love gadgets and electronics, don't forget to drop by BIC camera, a 7-floor building that sells cameras/ electronics/ electrical appliances/ toys etc.
There is a take away for the Osaka takoyaki (octopus cake - 8 unities for 550 yens), you can recognize when you see a giant octopus over the entrance

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.65 km

19:30

Dotonbori Detail Map

Dotonbori Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0071, Japan

Dotonbori is a large scale downtown along the south bank of the Dotonbori-gawa Canal. Osaka is known as the gastronomists' town.

This is the place to sample okonomiyaki, takoyaki, gyoza, grilled scallops and much more. It may be wise to try a little of everything.
Make sure you bring some cash for gifts and food, there's no doubt you'll make a few purchases.
You can shop for everything you need. This is huge selection waiting for you
So many food options it is hard to choose, but a queue is generally a good sign and don't forget to explore the arcades off to the side for even more options
Make sure your camera have a good setting for both low light to not annoy others
Make sure your camera have a good setting for both low light to not annoy others
This is the place to sample okonomiyaki, takoyaki, gyoza, grilled scallops and much more. It may be wise to try a little of everything.
You can shop for everything you need. This is huge selection waiting for you
Make sure you bring some cash for gifts and food, there's no doubt you'll make a few purchases.
So many food options it is hard to choose, but a queue is generally a good sign and don't forget to explore the arcades off to the side for even more options
Make sure you bring some cash for gifts and food, there's no doubt you'll make a few purchases.
This is the place to sample okonomiyaki, takoyaki, gyoza, grilled scallops and much more. It may be wise to try a little of everything.
You can shop for everything you need. This is huge selection waiting for you
Make sure your camera have a good setting for both low light to not annoy others
This is the place to sample okonomiyaki, takoyaki, gyoza, grilled scallops and much more. It may be wise to try a little of everything.
You can shop for everything you need. This is huge selection waiting for you
So many food options it is hard to choose, but a queue is generally a good sign and don't forget to explore the arcades off to the side for even more options
Make sure you bring some cash for gifts and food, there's no doubt you'll make a few purchases.
Make sure your camera have a good setting for both low light to not annoy others
So many food options it is hard to choose, but a queue is generally a good sign and don't forget to explore the arcades off to the side for even more options

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 7 places

08:00

Arietta Hotel Hotel Detail Map

Japan, 〒541-0052 大阪府大阪市中央区安土町3−2−6, Osaka 40.00 USD

Greenery, our distinctive orange awning, and accents of red brick bring to mind the atmosphere of a hotel in Italy.

We had free breakfast at the hotel.
How to get to Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine from the hotel: From Hommachi Station, you take Midosuji Line (red line), then take train Nankai Line then walk a while to the shrine
We had free breakfast at the hotel.
How to get to Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine from the hotel: From Hommachi Station, you take Midosuji Line (red line), then take train Nankai Line then walk a while to the shrine

Take a bus/train

1.50 USD

20 mins

12.41 km

09:30

Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine Detail Map

2 Chome-9-51 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 558-0045, Japan

Osaka's Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri.

Take a bus/train

1.00 USD

20 mins

7.88 km

12:30

Kuromon market Detail Map

Kuromon Ichiba 2 542 0073 2 Chome-4-1 Nipponbashi Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0073 Japan 5.00 USD

Kuromon Ichiba is 580 meters long, and is easily accessed by a 2-minute walk from the subway Nippombashi Station. It is a very lively market with lots of human interaction.

We came back here to have lunch. Takayaki shoudn't be missed
We came back here to have lunch. Takayaki shoudn't be missed

Take a bus/train

0.70 USD

10 mins

4.72 km

13:30

Osaka Science Museum Detail Map

4-2-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005, Japan 3.50 USD

The Osaka Science Museum ( Ōsaka Shiritsu Kagakukan) on Nakanoshima Island has four floors of interactive exhibits and displays. The museum was designed with children in mind and takes visitors through displays on the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy.

The explanation is all in Japanese.
If you're a science geek or have a friend who is good at science, you will be able to guess what it is about.
This place is fun for any age groups and there's also some shows that you can watch in the planetarium but you need to pay for an extra cost.
Even though most stuff in here is in Japanese, they do have english information you can get as you enter so that you can find out more about the museum and the different exhibits.
Entry fee was only 400yen or 6ooyen for adults if you wanted to do the Planetarium show.
Kids were 300yen or 450yen if they wanted to do the show.
Definitely get the English language audio guide because most of the descriptions are in Japanese

Walk

0.00 USD

20 mins

1.72 km

15:00

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".

It's close to an upmarket major shopping area.
An elevator takes you up most of the way and then an escalator to the exhibit.
The exhibition is in English and Japanese.
The garden is at the bottom of the tower, not at the top.
There are many restaurants underneath the tower, in a very nice old Edo setting. Check it out if you're hungry, and even if you're not.
The souvenir shop upstairs is also pretty cool with items I haven't seen other places
To enter this gatden, you should pay 600¥. However, by 35 floors, you can go for free.
If you have "one day subway ticket", you can get discount when buying souvenirs.
The garden is at the bottom of the tower, not at the top.
There are many restaurants underneath the tower, in a very nice old Edo setting. Check it out if you're hungry, and even if you're not.
The souvenir shop upstairs is also pretty cool with items I haven't seen other places
To enter this gatden, you should pay 600¥. However, by 35 floors, you can go for free.
If you have "one day subway ticket", you can get discount when buying souvenirs.
It's close to an upmarket major shopping area.
An elevator takes you up most of the way and then an escalator to the exhibit.
The exhibition is in English and Japanese.
The garden is at the bottom of the tower, not at the top.
There are many restaurants underneath the tower, in a very nice old Edo setting. Check it out if you're hungry, and even if you're not.
The souvenir shop upstairs is also pretty cool with items I haven't seen other places
To enter this gatden, you should pay 600¥. However, by 35 floors, you can go for free.
The garden is at the bottom of the tower, not at the top.
There are many restaurants underneath the tower, in a very nice old Edo setting. Check it out if you're hungry, and even if you're not.
To enter this gatden, you should pay 600¥. However, by 35 floors, you can go for free.
If you have "one day subway ticket", you can get discount when buying souvenirs.
The souvenir shop upstairs is also pretty cool with items I haven't seen other places
If you have "one day subway ticket", you can get discount when buying souvenirs.

Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory by

Take a bus/train

0.70 USD

15 mins

4.75 km

16:00

Japan Mint Osaka Branch Detail Map

1-1-79 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0043, Japan

Osaka Mint Bureau is a very special place for cherry blossom viewing as its 'cherry blossom passage' is open to public for one week only every year. The viewing period is in mid-April, but the exact period is announced only in early or mid-March.

It's one of the best places to see sakura
Free admission makes it all the more worthwhile to visit this place.
You can check Japan Mint website for the opening dates which announced earlier in February. Avoid visiting evening time & weekend bacause it is full of people & long queue.
The farther gate from the highway is the entrance while the other gate is the exit.
Outside the Japan Mint is a river that is also lined with lots of cherry blossoms.

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

20 mins

5.26 km

18:30

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.

It is a very organised street and some restaurants are connected to side streets.
There are also places to eat inside and outside of Daimaru.
There are a mixture of high end branded shops with pharmacies selling skincare and cosmetic as well as preloved shops and high street brands and some home grown brands
Snacks can be bought or if your legs need rest, there are some fast food or cafes along the way.
Get in early before the crowds but nothing opens until 10am so around 11am is the best time to visit
Even if it's not for clothes and shoes there are plenty other speciality shops and you'll be entertained for hours.
The best way to get there from Osaka train station is to catch the JR train to Namba train station.
The best way to get there from Osaka train station is to catch the JR train to Namba train station.
Snacks can be bought or if your legs need rest, there are some fast food or cafes along the way.
There are a mixture of high end branded shops with pharmacies selling skincare and cosmetic as well as preloved shops and high street brands and some home grown brands
It is a very organised street and some restaurants are connected to side streets.
There are also places to eat inside and outside of Daimaru.
Get in early before the crowds but nothing opens until 10am so around 11am is the best time to visit
Even if it's not for clothes and shoes there are plenty other speciality shops and you'll be entertained for hours.