Osaka One-Day Citywalk Adventure! From Shrines to Shopping Districts, Eat and Play All Day Long

#OsakaFoodGuide Staying in Namba is super convenient! Follow this route to explore from morning till night, checking in at shrines, food spots, and shopping all at once～

🚶♀️Route Plan
Morning: Namba Cultural Tour
➡️ Namba Yasaka Shrine: Visit the Japanese shrine, get amulets, take photos of the red torii gates, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
➡️ Dotonbori: Head straight to the Glico Running Man sign for a photo op! Along the way, stroll through Ebisu Bridge Shopping Street and buy takoyaki and ningyo-yaki as snacks

Noon: Shinsaibashi Shopping Battlefield
🛍️ Must-visit spots:
Daimaru Department Store (buy Lululemon, Shiro) → Parco (trendy brands) → ABC MART (great deals on sneakers) → Don Quijote (24-hour drugstore) → O1O1 (young women's fashion)
👕 Vintage Bonus: Three Star Osaka is on the 5th floor of the mall, full of retro trendy brands; for Orange Street trendy shops, the Snow King sculpture nearby is perfect for photos!

Afternoon: A Blend of Nostalgia and Modernity
🚇 Tennoji Station: Check in at Osaka Municipal Museum of Art (European-style architecture perfect for photos) → Tsutenkaku Tower: Climb the tower for a city view and buy limited-edition KITKAT as souvenirs
🌃 Umeda Shopping District Nightlife:
🍴 Food Recommendations:
• Ohsho Gyoza Restaurant: Must order pan-fried dumplings + lemon cocktail, extremely popular locally
• Enya Umeda Yakitori: Chicken cartilage and mentaiko grilled chicken are super juicy, perfect with beer!
🛍️ After dinner, ride the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel (stunning night view) or shop at Lucua Department Store to wrap up your souvenir shopping～

🍽️Must-Try Foods
• Matcha Brownie Häagen-Dazs: Freshly scooped at a Dotonbori stall, enjoy ice cream freedom for just a few bucks!
• Unlimited Ramen: Rich tonkotsu broth + chashu pork, free noodle refills to your heart’s content～

💡Useful Tips

1. Transportation: Mainly walk in the morning; in the afternoon, use the "Osaka Metro One-Day Pass" for better value when crossing districts

2. Navigation: Google Maps is accurate down to the building number; just enter the English name (e.g., Dotonbori Glico Sign)

3. Outfit: Wear comfortable shoes + breathable clothes; Umeda shopping malls have air conditioning, so bring a light jacket

4. Tax Refund: Daimaru in Shinsaibashi and Don Quijote offer tax refunds for purchases over 5,000 yen; keep your passport handy!

Follow this route to experience Osaka’s classics and hidden gems in one day～ Next time, I’ll show you how to find super cheap secondhand shops around Tsutenkaku! 📸