Shinsaibashi & Minami & universal Studios Japan
“6 nights in Osaka, Japan — Land in Osaka, settle into the riverside ryokan, and take a gentle first evening.”
6 nights in Osaka, Japan, mapped out day by day through Osaka — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Riverside ryokan, Uptown
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,375
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & easing in
Arrive at Kansai International Airport and transfer to the Uptown ryokanCheck in and freshen up at the Riverside ryokanEvening stroll along the river near the stayCasual first dinner at a nearby izakaya - 2
Shinsaibashi & Minami
Explore Shinsaibashi covered shopping arcadeWalk to nearby Dotonbori for the Glico sign and canal viewsStreet-food crawl: takoyaki and okonomiyakiCoffee break in AmerikamuraEvening return to the ryokan - 3
Universal Studios Japan
Early train to Universal Studios Japan for park openingUniversal Studios Japan: Super Nintendo World and Wizarding WorldMidday sit-down lunch inside the park to restEvening shows and lit-up park before heading back - 4
Castle & history
Visit Osaka Castle and its surrounding parkStroll the castle gardens and moatLunch in the Kyobashi areaAfternoon at Osaka Museum of HistoryQuiet dinner near the ryokan - 5
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
Late morning visit to Nakanoshima or a local cafeAfternoon at Tennoji and Shinsekai for retro Osaka vibesEarly dinner before the evening showTeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka after dark for the illuminated installations - 6
Markets & last tastes
Morning at Kuromon Ichiba Market for fresh seafoodLast-minute shopping back in ShinsaibashiRelaxed farewell dinner in NambaPack and early night before departure - 7
Departure
Leisurely breakfast at the ryokanCheck out and transfer to Kansai International AirportDepart for Amsterdam
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Arrival & easing in
Land in Osaka, settle into the riverside ryokan, and take a gentle first evening. Arrive at Kansai International Airport and transfer to the Uptown ryokan and Check in and freshen up at the Riverside ryokan.
- Flights
- €613
- Stay
- €762
- Per night
- €229
Estimates — the booking site shows the real price.
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Shinsaibashi & Minami
Ease into the city with shopping and street food in Osaka's liveliest district. Explore Shinsaibashi covered shopping arcade and Walk to nearby Dotonbori for the Glico sign and canal views.
Universal Studios Japan
A full high-energy day at the parks, timed for early entry to beat crowds. Early train to Universal Studios Japan for park opening and Universal Studios Japan: Super Nintendo World and Wizarding World.
Castle & history
A relaxed cultural day recovering from the parks. Visit Osaka Castle and its surrounding park and Stroll the castle gardens and moat.
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
A calm daytime followed by the immersive evening light garden. Late morning visit to Nakanoshima or a local cafe and Afternoon at Tennoji and Shinsekai for retro Osaka vibes.
Markets & last tastes
A flexible final full day for markets and any favourites. Morning at Kuromon Ichiba Market for fresh seafood and Last-minute shopping back in Shinsaibashi.
Departure
Final morning in Osaka before flying home. Leisurely breakfast at the ryokan and Check out and transfer to Kansai International Airport.
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