Hi everyone! I’ll be going to Osaka for the first time in July for \~ 5 days. I will be coming to Osaka from Kyoto. Following Osaka, I am spending a few days in Kobe and Hiroshima. I’m looking for a day trip to add to day 3. I’ve read some suggestions online, but am unsure which day trip would be the most worth it. Let me know if there is anything I should add/take away from my itinerary. Food suggestions would be awesome as well since I’ve heard Osaka has some of the best in Japan. Thank you :)!
Day 1: Arrive in Osaka \~ 5PM from Kyoto
Explore Dotonbori
Day 2:
Osaka Aquarium
Shinsekai
Namba
Day 3: Day trip (undetermined)
Koyasan, Ise, Awaji Island, or Okayama? Other suggestions are welcome!
Day 4: Himeji Day Trip
Himeji Castle
Koko-enen Garden
Miyuki Street
Revisit Dotonbori
Day 5: Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Park
Tower Museum (most interesting floors?)
Observation Deck
Shinsaibashi
3 comments
Don’t plan to spend too much time in Dotonbori. Food is exceptionally underwhelming and the area feels like a bit of a tourist trap.
Make sure to check out Dotonbori’s night life. There’s a few quirky and cool bars to check out depending on your taste!
I’d vote Nara for a day trip. We loved all the big retail shopping in Osaka. We did our knife shopping in Osaka too!