Walking Distance: 5–10 minutes from the station
Entrance Fee: ¥600 (for the castle tower)
Things to Do at Osaka Castle:
✔ Walk around Osaka Castle Park and enjoy the gardens.
✔ Visit the Osaka Castle Museum to learn about Samurai history.
✔ Go up to the observation deck for a great city view.
✔ See the Nishinomaru Garden (extra fee), a quiet place with nice castle views.
Before moving on, relax with a coffee at one of these cafés:
Sakura Café – A cozy café in the park with a nice view.
Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama – Trendy café with strong coffee.
Greenberry’s Coffee – A quiet place with matcha lattes.
From Osaka Castle, take the JR Loop Line or Tanimachi Line to Osaka Tenmangu Station.
Train Time: About 10 minutes
Once you arrive, walk to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, an important shrine in Osaka.
Walking Distance: 3 minutes from the station
Entrance Fee: Free
✔ See the beautiful wooden shrine buildings.
✔ Learn about Tenjin, the god of learning.
✔ Pray for good luck in studies and exams.
✔ If you visit in July, enjoy the Tenjin Matsuri Festival.
After visiting the shrine, enjoy a tasty lunch at one of these places:
Ramen Jinsei JET – Famous for rich chicken-based ramen.
Sushiro – Affordable sushi on a conveyor belt.
Tenjinyama – A local restaurant serving Osaka-style food.
Paprika Shokudo (Vegan-Friendly) – A plant-based restaurant with Japanese dishes.
Walking Distance: Right outside Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
What it is: The longest shopping street in Japan (2.6 km)
✔ Shop for souvenirs, clothes, and local goods.
✔ Try street food like takoyaki, taiyaki, and yakitori.
✔ Visit small traditional cafés and tea shops.
✔ Look for kimono shops selling second-hand kimonos.
✔ Explore Tenjinbashi 6-chome Market for fresh food stalls.
Take a short break and enjoy a drink at one of these cafés:
Lilo Coffee Roasters – A stylish café with great coffee.
Yoshida Coffee – A traditional Japanese coffee shop.
Mitte Café (Vegan-Friendly) – A cozy café with plant-based desserts.
Walking Distance: 15 minutes from Tenjinbashi-suji
Entrance Fee: Free
If you have extra time, take a walk to Nakanoshima Park. It has a beautiful riverside garden and a Western-style public hall with a unique design.
Before heading back to your hotel, enjoy dinner at one of these places:
Kushikatsu Daruma – Deep-fried skewers, a famous Osaka dish.
Menya Fukuhara – A ramen shop with rich pork-based broth.
Endo Sushi – A famous sushi restaurant with fresh seafood.
Green Earth (Vegan-Friendly) – A casual vegan café with Japanese dishes.
To end your day, take the train from Tenmabashi Station or Osaka/Umeda Station back to your hotel.
Tanimachi Line → For hotels near Tennoji or Umeda.
JR Loop Line → Connects to major Osaka stations.
Midosuji Line → For hotels near Namba and Shinsaibashi.