🇯🇵 Osaka Tsutenkaku one-day tour guide

1. Mode of transportation Subway: Take the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line to Ebisucho Station and walk for about 3 minutes from Exit 3; or take the Midosuji Line to Zoo-mae Station and walk from Exit 1 for about 6 minutes. JR: To Shin-Imamiya Station, take the Tsutenkaku Exit exit and walk for about 6 minutes. 2. Opening hours Tsutenkaku Observation Deck: 10:00 - 20:00 (last entry time 19:30) Admission: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (5 to 14 years old). 3. Must-see attractions Tsutenkaku: One of the landmarks of Osaka, you can climb the tower to overlook the Osaka cityscape. Shinsekai: The bustling neighborhood around Tsutenkaku has a variety of restaurants and shops, allowing you to experience the culture of Osaka’s common people. JAN JAN Yokocho: A retro-style alley with about 50 shops and restaurants. 4. Unique experience TOWER SLIDER: Experience the thrill of sliding from the 3rd floor of Tsutenkaku Tower to the giant slide on the 1st floor. Dive&Walk: High-altitude walking experience, feel the excitement of hanging in the air. 5. Food recommendations Fried skewers (skewers): Osaka's specialty food, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a special sauce. It is a must-try food in the New World. Doteyaki: Beef slowly braised with miso and other seasonings, giving it a unique flavor. Takoyaki: Another famous snack in Osaka, it is crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside. 6. Shopping recommendations Glico House: Located on the 3rd floor of Tsutenkaku, you can purchase various limited edition Pocky and other snacks. Tsutenkaku Official Store: Provides a variety of souvenirs with Osaka characteristics, such as Tsutenkaku-shaped chocolates. 7. Precautions Avoid going on weekends and holidays as there are crowds and you may have to queue. If you are carrying large luggage, it is recommended to store it first because the streets in the Shinsekai area are narrow. You can purchase the Osaka Amazing Pass, which offers free or discounted access to some attractions and transportation. 8. Itinerary suggestions Morning: Depart from Ebisucho Station, visit Tsutenkaku Tower and experience tower climbing and slides. Noon: Have lunch at Shinsekai or Chongqiang Yokocho and taste authentic Osaka cuisine. Afternoon: Visit the shops in the Shinsekai area and buy souvenirs. Evening: If time permits, you can go to the nearby Abeno HARUKAS to experience a higher observation deck. Through the above guide, you can fully experience the culture and food of Osaka Tsutenkaku and surrounding areas, and enjoy a fulfilling one-day itinerary #osakatravel