Osaka Castle and Dotonbori
- 9:00ChūōSight
- 11:30ChūōSight
- 14:00NipponbashiSight
- 18:00NambaWalk
This itinerary explores Osaka over three days. It starts with central historic sites and the Dotonbori canal area, then moves south to temples and retro neighborhoods, and ends with northern skyline views and shopping districts. The order groups nearby locations to reduce travel time across the city.
Three days covers the main districts if you group sites by area and use the subway. Buy an ICOCA card at the station for easy transfers between Umeda, Namba, and Tennoji.
Walk-up tickets are usually fine; buy online for sunset slots at weekends. Check the Harukas 300 site for the current price.
Take the subway from Tanimachi 4-chome station to Namba in 15 minutes for about 200 yen. Trains run every five minutes during the day.
Buy the one-day Osaka Amazing Pass for 2800 yen if you visit two paid attractions and use city buses. It covers entry to the Osaka Museum of History and unlimited subway rides.