[Travel destinations frequented by Koreans] Best local tourist attractions in Osaka
[Japan] We recommend a one-day trip to downtown Osaka.
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The Osaka Amazing Pass must be exchanged at a tourist information center (Shin-Osaka, Osaka, Namba, or Kansai International Airport). In Osaka, it is called Osaka Amazing Pass. You must exchange it for a physical pass to use it, so be sure to exchange it before using it.
*Osaka Amazing Pass Exchange Ticket Exchange Location PDF file
A must-see for your trip to Osaka! Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle is considered the most famous landmark in Osaka, and is also where the foundation of the Edo period was laid in 1603 after a fierce power struggle. Osaka Castle was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, known as the ‘Napoleon of Japan.’ Since then, Osaka Castle has been the backdrop for many battles throughout history, and has been burned, destroyed, and restored several times. The current castle was last rebuilt in 1931. Inside the castle, there is a museum that collects historical information about Osaka Castle.
Now, records of the city's long history are stored in the history museum adjacent to the castle, and the surrounding parks and green spaces are great places to relax while jogging or riding a bike.
The highlight of Osaka Castle is, in a word, its stone walls and water barriers. The castle tower was built in the Showa period, but the stone walls and water barrier are said to be from the Tokugawa period. The stone wall, built using selected stones transported from all over Japan, boasts an incredible scale.
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Most people who travel to Osaka use accommodations located near Namba Station and Dotonbori. Let’s find out how to get to Osaka Castle from Namba Station. The most accessible means of transportation is the subway. There is no subway line that travels from Namba Station to Osaka Castle in one go, and you must transfer once. There are two main ways to travel by train. The time required is about 30 minutes.
Taxi fare from Namba Station (subway) to Osaka Castle
*Source: Japanese taxi fare calculation https://www.jptaxi.net/
Travel distance: 4.7km, and the maximum number of passengers in a small taxi is 5 people, including the driver. The basic fee applies up to 2000m and the basic fee is 660 yen. However, the usage time is 13 to 15 minutes, and the fare is approximately 1,460 to 1,700 yen. The maximum number of passengers in a medium-sized taxi is 6 people, including the driver. The fare (base fare is 680 yen) ranges from 1,560 yen to 1,800 yen.
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The Floating Garden is an observation facility that connects Tower East and Tower West of Umeda Sky Building from the 39th floor to the 40th floor to the rooftop. It’s great to enjoy the scenery of Osaka like a bird from the 360-degree open rooftop. *Free admission with pass presentation from 9:30 to 16:00.
Taxi fare from Osaka Castle to Umeda Sky Building
*Source: Japanese taxi fare calculation https://www.jptaxi.net/
Travel distance: 4.8km, and the maximum number of passengers in a small taxi is 5 people, including the driver. The basic fee applies up to 2000m and the basic fee is 660 yen. However, the usage time is 17 to 21 minutes, and the fare is approximately 1,460 to 2,100 yen. The maximum number of passengers in a medium-sized taxi is 6 people, including the driver. The fare (basic fare is 680 yen) ranges from 1,560 yen to 2,200 yen.
Happ Five Ferris Wheel
It is a large ferris wheel integrated into a building connected to Hap Five, a famous shopping mall in Umeda. What differentiates it from other overseas Ferris wheels is that you can enjoy music. A big advantage is that passengers can play the music they want by connecting a smartphone and a speaker. Listening to music while looking down on downtown Osaka will make your trip more enjoyable and special. If you have a gas pass and go to the 7th floor of Happ Five Shopping Mall, you can ride the Ferris wheel for free.
<Usage information> 11:00~21:00/Usage fee: 600 yen (free fuel pass)/Lots of people after 19:00.
How to get to Osaka Namba Station subway from Umeda Station
You can use the Osaka Subway Midosuji Line. To get from Umeda Station to Namba Station, just go to platform 1 and take course 4. It is possible to travel to Osaka Namba Station in about 10 minutes. If you get off at Exit 14 of Osaka Namba Station, you will be in the direction of Dotonbori.
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You can tour the main street of Dotonbori by passing under nine bridges. Make a reservation in advance at the ticket office, which opens one hour before the cruise operating time. You can enjoy the night view at sunset or after in a more special way by making a reservation at the time you want. Likewise, it is free if you have a gas pass. *You need to find the yellow ticket box next to Don Tijote.
Top 15 must-visit local tourist attractions in Osaka in 2023
*Source: Trip.com October 2023
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