Day 1
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori
- 9:00ChūōSight
- 11:30ChūōSight
- 14:00NipponbashiSight
- 18:00NambaWalk
Day by day
Day 2
Shinsekai and Tennōji
- 9:30Shitennō-jiTennōjiSight
- 12:00NaniwaWalk
- 13:00ShinsekaiSight
- 17:00AbenoSight
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Day 3
Umeda and Shinsaibashi
- 10:00UmedaSight
- 12:30NakazakichōKitaWalk
- 15:00ShinsaibashiWalk
- 17:00ShinsaibashiWalk
Day 4
Nara
- 9:30NaraDay trip
- 11:30NaraWalk
- 13:30NaraSight
Day 5
Universal Studios Japan
- 9:00Universal Studios JapanKonohanaSight
Day 6
Himeji
- 9:30HimejiDay trip
- 13:00HimejiSight
Day 7
Sumiyoshi and the bay
- 9:30SumiyoshiSight
- 13:00TempozanSight
- 17:00TempozanSight
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Osaka questions
Is one week enough for Osaka?
One week covers Osaka's main sights plus day trips to Nara and Himeji. JR trains reach both in 35 to 50 minutes each way.
Do I need to book Universal Studios Japan tickets in advance?
Yes. Tickets use date-based pricing and sell out on holidays, so buy online ahead; an Express Pass cuts queues for the big rides. Check the official site for the current price.
How do I get from Osaka to Nara?
Take the Kintetsu line from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nara (about 40 minutes), which drops you closest to the park, or JR from Osaka Station to JR Nara. Both cost under 1,000 yen each way.
Is Himeji Castle worth a day trip from Osaka?
Yes. The Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka takes about 30 minutes, or the JR Special Rapid about an hour. Allow two to three hours for the castle, plus an hour in Kōko-en garden next door.
