Exploring Osaka is next-level

Exploring Osaka is next-level cool, especially when you’re hitting iconic spots and cruising with the Osaka E-Pass for max discounts! 😎✌️ Here are the absolute must-see places to light up your trip:

1. Ebisubashi Bridge (1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071) — Open all day, all year! This is THE selfie spot and the gateway to Dotonbori magic. Go early or late for fewer crowds.

2. Dotombori Glico Sign (1 Chome-10-3 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka) — Snap your legendary runner shot! The sign is free to visit and lit up all night.

3. Osaka Castle (1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002) — Open daily 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), closed end of December. Climb the main keep for epic city views and samurai feels. Using the E-Pass here can save you some yen!

4. Dotonbori (1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward) — Osaka’s neon heart, alive 24/7. Stroll, snack, and soak up the wild riverfront atmosphere.

5. Tonbori River Cruise (7 Souemoncho, Chuo Ward, Osaka) — Runs 11:00–21:00, tickets around ¥100. Chill and float past the city lights, Glico sign, and buzzing crowds.

6. Umeda Sky Building — For panoramic Osaka views and sky-high selfies.

Pro tips to crush your Osaka adventure:
- Grab the Osaka E-Pass for big savings on entrance fees and cruises. 🚀
- Around Dotonbori, order yakitori and Nama Biru (local draft beer). The grill-masters here know their stuff!
- Subway is fast and easy; download a train map or use trip.com for routes.
- Bring cash for small eateries, and keep an umbrella handy—Osaka weather changes quick.

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Post by bjy_715 | Sep 24, 2025