[2024 Osaka Attraction] Travel Guide for Umeda (Updated Sep)

Japan Travel Guide—Osaka

Step into Osaka, located in the central-western part of Japan, in the heart of the Kinki region. Although it is the smallest prefecture in Japan by area, its population and population density are second only to the capital, Tokyo, making it the second largest in the nation. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the western part facing the bow-shaped Osaka Bay. Due to its proximity to Japan's ancient capitals, Kyoto and Nara, it rapidly developed and prospered as a crucial hub for water and land transportation and as a commercial city. In the city of Osaka, there is Osaka Castle, centered around a 5-story castle tower, with a lawn park of about 60,000 square meters. During the cherry blossom season in spring, the park is thronged with visitors admiring the blossoms, creating an endless stream of people. In Umeda, the northern gateway of Osaka, there are many large underground shopping streets, lined with eateries, boutiques selling trendy goods, and miscellaneous shops. The area centered around Umeda is known as 'Kita'; the area centered around Namba and Dotonbori is known as 'Minami'. Namba is a bustling district with a common touch, while Dotonbori is an area along the Dotonbori River lined with eateries. Minami is a famous entertainment district, home to many theaters and cinemas. Best Season: March to August is the best time to travel to Osaka, with pleasant weather and a variety of gatherings and festivals taking place, making it the time when you can experience the most characteristic activities.

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📢 The off-season airfare from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai to Osaka has dropped to around a thousand yuan, budget hotels are about three to four hundred yuan, the electronic visa application is simple and quick to process, and overall, Osaka feels cheaper than many places in China. 🤔️ What to do in Osaka? 💐 Conventional attractions: Shinsaibashi → Dotonbori → Osaka Castle Park → Tsutenkaku → Namba Yasaka Shrine → Universal Studios 🎉 Offbeat attractions: 1⃣️ Wakayama Kuroshio Market - Kishigawa Line Cat Train 2⃣️ Ikoma Mountain Cat and Dog Tramway 3⃣️ Osaka PL Tower for giant object enthusiasts 🏨 Where to stay in Osaka? Staying near Shinsaibashi, Namba, or Umeda is super convenient! There are plenty of shopping malls and food options, and it's a transportation hub, so you can travel to Nara, Kobe, or Wakayama without having to check out and move your luggage, allowing for day trips. 🍖 What to eat in Osaka? Osaka has a plethora of delicious food, from high-end cuisine to local specialties 🍜 Ramen: Don't go to the long-queued Ichiran Ramen and Kinryu Ramen! They are expensive and average in taste. Ippudo and Jinza Ramen are much better 🍣 Sushi: There are many delicious sushi restaurants, and Daiki Sushi is fresh and affordable, with an average cost of less than a hundred yuan RMB to eat to your heart's content 🍙 Rice Balls: You must try the rice balls from various convenience stores, trust me! Convenience stores are my breakfast canteen in Japan 🛍️ Where to go shopping in Osaka? 🔸 Umeda: A huge maze-like shopping district formed by department stores such as Hanshin, Hankyu, Daimaru, and Yodobashi Camera 🔸 Shinsaibashi: Many drugstores and small shops with lots of tourists, and luxury stores next door have queues every day 🔸 Orange Street: A gathering place for Osaka's trendy brands, which generally don't open until 11 am, so going early is pointless

I heard that Kiji is the most popular Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka. There are two kiji restaurant at Umeda, Osaka one at the main city and the other one is at the Umeda sky building’s ground floor. The one at the main city is a bit difficult to find, honestly I havent found it yet that’s why I went to Umeda Sky Building. And yes! very delicious! especially their modan-yaki. The restaurant is averagely small, so expect to fall in line in couple of hours since there are many customers. But it is defenitely worth the wait! Must come back!

Entering the world of fairy tales, Fantasy Kingdom Alice has introduced Alice in the magical kingdom of Shinjuku. They are actually a chain of restaurants. There are 5 stores across the country, and Osaka is the other of them. Branch, named: Fantasy Kingdom Alice. The fantasy kingdom of Alice is located in the Umeda business district in northern Osaka. The location is particularly good. The biggest feature of their restaurant series is that each family is a fairy tale theme with different decoration styles. The design of the restaurant is from the famous Japanese design studio Fantastic Design Works

Tom and Jerry Exhibition

"Tom and Jerry Exhibition When you laugh, I laugh too" Hankyu Umeda Main Store 9F Hankyu Umeda Gallery & Art Stage September 4 (Wed) - September 23 (Mon, Holiday) 🧀🐭 Admission Fee (Tax Included) General & University Students: 1,400 yen General & University Student Pair: 2,400 yen (for 2 people, must enter together) Elementary, Middle & High School Students: 600 yen *Free for preschool children. *No re-entry allowed. *No changes, exchanges, refunds, or reissues after purchasing tickets. *One preschool child can enter for free with one adult (18 years or older) holding a ticket. Proof of age may be required at the entrance. AM10:00-PM8:00

Streets of Flavor: Exploring the Culinary Delights of Osaka 🌆🍣

Osaka, Japan's vibrant city of flavors and sights, offers a delightful journey through its bustling streets. 🌆 Stroll down Dotonbori, where neon lights reflect off the canal, and the aroma of sizzling street food fills the air. This culinary haven is home to some of Japan’s most beloved dishes. Sink your teeth into takoyaki—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, with a tender piece of octopus at its heart. 🐙 Try okonomiyaki, a savory pancake topped with a medley of ingredients, from seafood to pork, drizzled with tangy sauce and mayonnaise. 🥢 Venture into the less-traveled alleys of Umeda, where hidden gems like cozy izakayas serve up grilled skewers and fresh sashimi, paired perfectly with a glass of sake. 🍶 Each street in Osaka tells a story—of tradition, innovation, and the city's unending love for food. Whether you’re savoring a hearty bowl of ramen 🍜 or indulging in sweet mochi, 🍡 every bite in Osaka is a celebration of taste and culture.

Osaka Umeda

Osaka Umeda is one of the most bustling commercial districts, and you can spend several days exploring it. Shopping Centers: You can easily spend a whole day here, with multiple shopping centers like Daimaru, Hankyu Sanbangai, and Lucua. Umeda Sky Building: It has an observation deck where you can overlook the entire city of Osaka. There's also Cafe Sky on the 40th floor, where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the view. Ferris Wheel: There's the HEP Five Ferris Wheel here, and the ticket is only 600 yen. It's perfect for couples or families. Nakanoshima: Nakanoshima is a sandbank and a new landmark in Osaka. Walking along the park, you can find the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, a library, and more. On a nice day, it's great to stroll along the river and dine. Fujita Art Museum: A niche private museum where you can enjoy freshly made matcha and dango inside. The nearby park is also beautiful.

A Must-Visit Spot for Couples - Osaka, Tokyo Tour Edition

A Must-Visit Spot for Couples - Osaka, Tokyo Tour Edition (Kita Ward, Osaka) Osaka City is divided into three major areas: the northern area, the southern area, and other areas, with Umeda being the main part of the north. It is the economic center of Osaka, and the world's largest underground shopping street is located in this area. The previous article introduced free must-visit spots in the northern area of Osaka City. In this article, let's take a look at other famous spots in Kita Ward, Osaka. 🌟1. Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory The observatory is actually an aerial corridor connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building. From here, you can overlook the entire city of Osaka. 👍Most recommended: Enjoying the sunset, selected as one of the 'Top 100 Sunset Spots in Japan' Couples: The Floating Garden Observatory at night is a great place for 💏couples to talk about love, romantic and beautiful. 📍Detailed address: 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City 🚉Transportation: Subway Umeda Station, 9 minutes walk to reach 🕙Opening hours: 10:00—22:30 💰Cost: Adults: 700 yen, Students 500 yen 🌟2. HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel HEP FIVE is a comprehensive shopping area. The red 🎡ferris wheel on top of the building is a landmark of the northern area of Osaka, and from inside you can have an unobstructed view of the scenery of Kita Ward, Osaka. 💏Couples: Most of the clothing sold in HEP FIVE is aimed at young people, sitting in the 🎡ferris wheel and watching the beautiful scenery of Osaka. 📍Detailed address: 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita Ward, Osaka City 🚉Transportation: Subway Umeda Station, East Exit, 3 minutes walk to reach 🕙Opening hours: 11:00—22:45 💰Cost: Adults: 500 yen, Children free 🌟3. The National Museum of Art, Osaka The museum's exterior is full of metallic texture, and the exhibits inside are mainly contemporary art. 👍Most recommended: The exhibits and displays in the museum fully showcase the charm of contemporary Japanese art. 💏Couples: Feel Japan in an art-filled museum. 📍Detailed address: 4-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka City 🚉Transportation: Osaka Loop Line, get off at Shin-Fukushima Station 🕙Opening hours: 10:00—17:00 💰Cost: Adults: 420 yen, Students 130 yen This article introduces the famous spots in the northern area of Osaka City that you must not miss. The next article will continue with the attractions in the southern area: Dotonbori, Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, Shitennoji Temple, and other spots.

Japan Travels: Exploring Umeda City, Osaka

Umeda is one of the famous city that we have visited in Osaka during our Japan trip. The area is full of shopping malls, business buildings and entertainment areas, it’s a place not to be missed during an Osaka visit. We landed in Umeda station, the station is huge and it has a spacious area in the entrance where many local stores are selling food, people can also rest on the bench and enjoy the city views. The place is quite nice to relax and quiet, good for chatting and there’s even cute figure statues on the pond during the moon festive season. We went over to Umeda Sky Building, it’s free admission to go up to 39th/40th floor where we can look around the surrounding area of the city. Or you can pay 1500 yen to go to the observatory deck which is outdoor to see a more clearer view and enjoy a cooling breeze. The place has a souvenir shop to buy some adorable plushies, keychains or toy figurines. Outside the building, there’s a “wall of hope” that is a wall made of trees that resembles hope. #wheretogo

Absolutely stunning view at swissotel Osaka

couldn’t be a better vacation experience with a super conveniently located hotel ontop of a main train station with stunning views like this.

Osaka.. best time for shopping is

The best time for shopping luxury bags in Osaka is the beginning of the month. I had visited Osaka on 30th September. Right after checking-in the hotel in Namba area, I straight away went for shopping. My missions were Goyard bags, Pleat Pleats, and Issey Miyake bags. I got informed by all the shops that they ran out of products but somehow the new products will be restocked every beginning of the month which is tomorrow. Its so true because I got everything I wanted the day after but Pleat pleats and Issey Miyake need the online reservation. #osaka #namba #갠트리파크 #goyard #pleatpleat #isseymiyake

My crush lady 😊

Summer vacation Day 1st #umeda Osaka