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What to see in Osaka in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 12 of Osaka's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 18 h of visits and 6.0 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €95 per person; 3 of the places are free.

Day 1: Osaka Castle and around

1. 09:30
   Osaka Castle~2 h 30 min visit · From €4 · Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00→ next stop 4.0 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 12:25
   Dōtonbori~1 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 32 min on foot (2.4 km)
3. 15:45
   Tsūtenkaku~25 min visit · From €6 · Mon–Sun 08:30–21:30→ 1 min on foot (0.1 km)
4. 16:15
   Shinsekai~1 h 15 min visit→ next stop 6.9 km away: better by public transport or taxi
5. 18:05
   Gate Tower Building~20 min visit · Free · Not applicable (office building, visible from the outside)

Day 2: Universal Studios Japan and around

1. 09:30
   Universal Studios Japan~4 h visit · From €55 · Weekdays typically 09:00–19:00; weekends and public holidays from 08:00–21:00 (hours vary daily)→ 21 min on foot (1.6 km)
2. 13:55
   Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan~2 h 30 min visit · From €15Lunch break nearby

Day 3: Umeda Sky Building and around

1. 09:30
   Umeda Sky Building~1 h visit · From €10→ 26 min on foot (2.0 km)
2. 11:00
   National Museum of Art, Osaka~1 h 30 min visit · From €3→ next stop 6.2 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 13:00
   Shitennō-ji~1 h visit · From €2Lunch break nearby→ next stop 6.6 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 15:45
   Sumiyoshi Taisha~1 h visit · Free→ next stop 5.9 km away: better by public transport or taxi
5. 17:15
   Tennōji Park~1 h visit · Free · Open every day

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.