A Trip Abroad with Just Mom and Child <Osaka Edition> Osaka Transportation, Umeda Hotel Recommendations, and Even Universal Studios!

We’re planning to have fun with the 2-day Osaka Amazing Pass. Don’t forget to pick it up.

We’re going to check in at the accommodation. When traveling with a child, managing both the adult’s and child’s energy is important! Leaving your luggage first is the quickest way to save your energy.

Dotonbori is really crowded, so it can be exhausting to stay for long. It’s best to just take a photo with the Glico sign, visit Don Quijote, and stick to your schedule before heading back. (It’s nice to think of the wait for the Wonder Cruise as part of the experience.)

With a 2-day Osaka Amazing Pass, you can ride the Wonder Cruise for free and enjoy Osaka. Then head back to the hotel.

If you go into Starbucks in noisy Dotonbori, you can take a breather in a relatively quiet atmosphere. After going back and forth a few times, it’s become part of my routine.

You can enjoy a boat ride with your child. Day cruises and night cruises are also available, so it’s a good idea to check the operating hours and plan your schedule.

You can ride the Tempozan Ferris Wheel for free with the Osaka Amazing Pass!

This indoor zoo is great to visit with kids, and it’s nice to stop by after riding the Ferris wheel. Return to Umeda, shop at Don Quijote and a convenience store, then head to the hotel.

If you have a friend who likes LEGO, you could also visit LEGOLAND using the Osaka Amazing Pass.

The Rihga Royal Hotel offers a free shuttle bus to Universal Studios. However, it’s best to reserve in advance.

It’s nice to have fun with your child and take a taxi back. We arrived at opening and played until closing, but I think having a plan to take a taxi back made it feel less burdensome.