Osaka sightseeing model course: One-day/half-day tour of classic roads and gourmet spots

Osaka sightseeing model course

Known as a comedy and food town Osaka There are many wonderful sightseeing spots!
This time, Osaka sightseeing on a day trip or half day x model course will be featured.

Spots where you can enjoy classic sightseeing spots and Osaka gourmet food , Popular activities nearby Introducing everything!

You don't have to go to all the model courses. Please choose according to your schedule and personal preferences!

Osaka Tourism Recommended Model Course Route & Map

Osaka sightseeing model course (day/half day)
JR Osaka Station →① Tsutenkaku →② Amando Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho →③ Dotonbori Glico Sign →④ Namba Grand Kagetsu →⑤ Kushikatsu Gourd Uranamba

This time, Recommended model courses for sightseeing in Osaka that you can enjoy on a day trip or half day Introducing.

Start from JR Osaka Station death, Visit Osaka's popular sightseeing and gourmet spots by train and on foot .

You don't have to go through all the model courses; you can just choose your favorites or change the order! Please feel free to enjoy your trip according to your purpose and wishes!

Osaka sightseeing model course Day/half-day trip 1: Tsutenkaku

Osaka's New World and Tsutenkaku

Take the JR Osaka Loop Line from JR Osaka Station to Shin-Imamiya Station, about 15 minutes.
From JR Shin-Imamiya Station to the northeast, there is a deep Osaka If you walk for about 6 minutes while enjoying the city of `` Tsutenkaku "there is.

Tsutenkaku is It is an observation tower 108m above the ground and a tourist attraction that represents Osaka! In fact, the current Tsutenkaku is the second generation!
The first Tsutenkaku was built in 1912 (Meiji 45) on the site of the National Industrial Exhibition, which was held to promote industry.

From the observation deck of Tsutenkaku, you can see a panoramic view of Osaka city, including popular theme parks and Osaka Castle, and on clear days, you can see as far as Hyogo, Awaji Island, and Wakayama. .

In addition to the great view, Tsutenkaku has a lot to see!
On the observation deck, the symbol of Tsutenkaku is `` Mr. Billiken ” is there. Billiken is This statue is said to be the god of good luck, and it is said that if you rub the sole of its foot, you will be happy. .
It is said to bring good luck, so please try stroking it when you go to Tsutenkaku!

In 2022 (Reiwa 4), new attractions include “ TOWER SLIDER ” is now open!
TOWER SLIDER is An attraction that slides down the outer circumference of the EV tower, 22 meters above ground, from the 3rd floor of the intermediate observation deck to the 1st basement floor. is.

It takes about 10 seconds to slide down a total length of 60 meters! Video will be recorded during the experience and can be downloaded for free. So, Osaka It will also become a good memory of your sightseeing!

Tsutenkaku
Address: 1-18-6 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Candle shade making experience at Horikoshi Pottery in Osaka

There are also fun activities and experiences available around Tsutenkaku.
Pottery experience So, make your own tableware and stylish candle shade If you make this, you can relive the fun memories of your trip to Osaka at home!

[Osaka/Tennoji] Pottery experience class "My Donburi Making Course" 2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station

Horikoshi Pottery
Tennoji, Abeno, southern part of the city
3,850 Yen~ (tax included)

2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station! This is a trial class at Horikoshi Pottery. Why not try making your own handmade bowl, ``My Donburi''?

[Osaka/Tennoji] Pottery experience class "Candle shade making course" 2 minutes walk from Tennoji station

Horikoshi Pottery
Tennoji, Abeno, southern part of the city
2,750 Yen~ (tax included)

2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station! This is a trial class at Horikoshi Pottery. Why not make a candle shade with an attractive soft light?

[Osaka/Tennoji] Pottery experience class "Mud Dango Making Course" 2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station

Horikoshi Pottery
Tennoji, Abeno, southern part of the city
1,100 Yen~ (tax included)

2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station! This is a trial class at Horikoshi Pottery. Would you like to make a sparkling mud dumpling?

Osaka sightseeing model course Day/half-day trip 2: Amando Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho

About a 5-minute walk from Tsutenkaku, you will find Kankando.
" Amando Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho "teeth, Baby castella store located in Shinsekai's famous shopping street, Janjan Yokocho is!

The specialty is Baby Castella looks like Tsutenkaku " Guragura Tsutenkaku ! More than 10 baby castella cakes are stacked on top of the Caprico candy handle.

Flashy and humorous products are typical of Osaka. Also looks great on Instagram is!

Amando Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho
Address: 3-3-10 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
A woman renting a kimono and enjoying sightseeing at Kimono Botan in Osaka

There are various activities and experiences around "Akando Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho".

Kimono rental and take photos with Osaka's tourist attractions in the background, Manufacturing experience You can have lots of fun making matching accessories with friends and couples!

【Osaka・新世界】1日着物・浴衣レンタル ヘアセット込み 最終返却22時まで可能 

Kimono peonies
Tennoji, Abeno, southern part of the city
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Osaka・新世界のKimono rental【Kimono peonies】is.OsakaTsutenkakuから徒歩5分.Osakaならではのカラフルな街へ着物で出かけませんか?難波,日本橋,そのほかイベント会場へもアクセス抜群の立地.返却時間は18時,また夜22時までをお選びください.最終返却は22時まで可能is.夕方からのイベントもゆっくり楽しめる!大

【Osaka・新世界】*ペア乗車プラン*Osakaでここだけ!Kimono rental+人力車!乗車後は街歩きでOsaka満喫

Kimono peonies
Tennoji, Abeno, southern part of the city
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Osaka・新世界のKimono rental【Kimono peonies】is.OsakaTsutenkakuから徒歩5分.Osakaならではのカラフルな街へ着物で出かけませんか?人力車での新世界観光案内20分付き!★こちらのプランは2人乗り(2名様1組料金)でのプランis.お一人で参加の場合は2名様料金と同額となります.新世界を知り尽くした楽しい車夫さんが

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Osaka sightseeing model course Day/half-day trip 3: Dotonbori Glico Sign

Glico sign in Dotonbori, Osaka

Take the Midosuji Line from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro, the nearest station to Amagado Shinsekai Janjan Yokocho, and get to Namba Station in about 4 minutes. If you exit from Exit 14 of Osaka Metro Namba Station, Dotonbori Glico Sign It's about a 5 minute walk to Ebisu Bridge where you can find ``!

What is Dotonbori Glico Sign? A huge billboard advertisement for Ezaki Glico, a long-established food manufacturer headquartered in Osaka. is.
Since it was installed in 1935 (Showa 10), it has undergone numerous renovations, and the current signboard is in its sixth generation.

For tourists Popular photo spot has become, It is standard to take a photo on Ebisu Bridge with both hands raised like the signboard!
Why not take a photo as a souvenir?

Dotonbori Glico Sign
Address: 1-10-4 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Around Dotonbori cruise experience is also popular. It also passes through the Dotonbori River, where the Dotonbori Glico sign is right in front of you, so you can even take photos from the river!

[Osaka/Dotonbori] 50 minutes long cruise! ! You can also bring in food and drinks!

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Very popular!! A 50-minute long tour of Dotonbori, exclusive to Indy Cruises! This is Osaka!! An elegant cruise down the Dotonbori River! You can take photos from the river at the popular Glico sign! After leaving the busy streets of Dotonbori, you can relax on your cruise through quiet residential areas. We also recommend bringing your own food and drinks on this tour!

[Departing from Dotonbori, Osaka] 80-minute cruise course through the water gates

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Osaka sightseeing model course Day/half-day trip 4: Namba Grand Kagetsu

Osaka, Namba Grand Kagetsu

About a 10-minute walk from the Dotonbori Glico Sign, there is a must-visit tourist spot in Osaka, the comedy mecca. Namba Grand Kagetsu "there is!
Namba Grand Kagetsu is Comedy theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo . A variety of comedians, from young to veteran, will be on stage.

At Namba Grand Kagetsu, performances such as manzai, skits, and rakugo are held several days a day. Recommended new comedy !
The rhythmic repetition of blurts and tsukkomi in the play is exactly what it sounds like. Entertainment unique to Osaka is!

It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, regardless of gender, Osaka Why not visit it when sightseeing?

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Osaka sightseeing model course Day/half-day trip 5: Kushikatsu, Hyotan, Urananba

If you walk for about 1 minute from Namba Grand Kagetsu, Kushikatsu Gourd Uranamba "there is.
Kushikatsu Hyotan Uranamba is A restaurant where you can enjoy Osaka's specialty, Kushikatsu, in a completely private space. !

The restaurant's kushikatsu, which has been perfecting the kushikatsu for over 70 years, is particular about the oil and frying method, and even though it's fried, it's crispy and has a light texture!

As well as the standard asparagus and pork cutlet, Kansai's standard kushikatsu, pickled ginger is also a must-try dish. is. In addition to kushikatsu, we also have a wide variety of alcoholic a la carte menus!

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Osaka So, as a souvenir of sightseeing, Manufacturing experience is popular!

Located within walking distance from Dotonbori Glico Sign Brass bangle making experience "Then, A stylish bangle that becomes more beautiful the more you polish it. You can make it!
It can also be engraved, so you can engrave your sightseeing memories by adding the date of your visit or your initials!

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Sightseeing in Osaka with day and half-day model courses!

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Osaka has many elements to liven up sightseeing, such as gourmet food, comedy, and photo spots!

If you choose your favorite spot from the spots introduced this time, You can enjoy it not only for a day trip but also for a half day trip!

There are various activities and experiences being held in various places in Osaka, so why not take part in them and make some fun memories?

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