Osaka to Kobe Sannomiya: JR, Hankyu & Hanshin Fares, Times
Osaka to Kobe Sannomiya compared: JR Special Rapid 420 yen in about 21 min from Umeda, Hankyu and Hanshin 330 yen, and the Hanshin Namba Line from Namba.
Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba: 5-Night Review & Rooms
5 nights at Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba: the walk to Namba Station, Superior Twin room, breakfast price, coin laundry and Bonvoy late checkout.
Osaka Observation Decks on the Amazing Pass: 5 Compared
Five Osaka viewpoints are free with the Amazing Pass: Umeda Sky Building, HEP FIVE, Tsutenkaku, Tempozan and Cosmo Tower. Prices, hours and planning.
Osaka Tempozan: Ferris Wheel & Santa Maria Cruise Prices
Tempozan Ferris Wheel and the Santa Maria day cruise are both covered by the Osaka Amazing Pass. Half-day route, hours, prices and the October fare rise.
Umeda Half-Day Itinerary: Kuchu Teien, Parks & Shopping
A half day in Umeda, Osaka, in the order I actually walked it: Kuchu Teien at 9:30, Umekita Park, Grand Green Osaka, Osaka Station shopping, then Hanadako.
Hanadako Umeda: Takoyaki Menu, Prices & Wait Time
Hanadako in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai tops Tabelog's Osaka takoyaki ranking. Negimayo is 670 yen for 6, it is cash only, and the queue has a marked area.
Umeda Sky Building Observatory: Tickets, Hours & Passes
Umeda Sky Building's Kuchu Teien observatory costs 2,000 yen for adults. The Osaka Amazing Pass gets you in free only before 3pm, and there is no re-entry.
Namba to Kyoto: Fares, Times & Which Line to Take
Namba to Kyoto by JR, Hankyu and Keihan: Kyoto Station 820 yen in about 45 min, Kawaramachi 650 yen, Gion-Shijo 680 yen, and when a pass is not worth it.
Yaekatsu Shinsekai Kushikatsu: Wait Time, Menu & Ordering
Yaekatsu in Shinsekai, Osaka: a 20-minute wait on a weekday evening, the full menu and prices, how to order in Japanese, and the no-double-dipping rule.
Tsutenkaku Osaka: Tickets, Tower Slider & Dive & Walk
Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai, Osaka: prices and hours for the observation deck, Tower Slider and Dive & Walk, exchanging the Amazing Pass, and each deck floor.
Yuaitei Nipponbashi Osaka: Ramen Menu, Prices & Wait
Yuaitei, a shoyu ramen shop in Osaka's Nipponbashi picked for Tabelog Ramen OSAKA Hyakumeiten three years running: hours, wait, ordering, menu and prices.
Osaka Castle Tickets & Access: Boat Rides, Road Train
Half-day Osaka Castle route from Morinomiya Station: fees for the main tower, Nishinomaru Garden and Gozabune boat, plus the Road Train and Aqualiner.
Osaka Namba Half-Day Itinerary: Afternoon to Night Walk
A 14:00-to-22:00 walking course through Osaka Namba: Kuromon Market, Shinsaibashisuji, the Dotonbori river cruises, Hozenji Yokocho and Don Quijote.
Creperie Alcyon Namba: Crepe Menu, Prices & Wait Times
Crepe and galette menu and prices at Creperie Alcyon in Osaka Namba, with queue and reservation rules. A minute from Namba Walk Exit B16, cash only.
Hokkyokusei Osaka: Omurice Menu, Prices & Wait Times
Hokkyokusei Shinsaibashi main store: omurice menu and prices, online reservations, the queue system, hours, and the chicken and hayashi omurice.
Pokemon Center Osaka DX vs Umeda: Hours, Cards & Cafe
Pokemon Center Osaka at Lucua South vs Pokemon Center Osaka DX at Daimaru Shinsaibashi: locations, hours, card purchase limits and Pokemon Cafe.
Chitose Namba: Nikusui Menu & How to Order
Chitose main store in Namba is where nikusui was invented, and it costs 900 yen. The menu, the ticket machine, waiting times and the cash-only rule.
Kushikatsu Daruma Namba: Menu, Prices & Sets
Kushikatsu Daruma Namba main store: set menus from 1,793 yen, the one-drink-per-person rule, how the table sauce works, and what to order.
Sakimoto Bakery Cafe Namba: Morning Menu & Prices
Breakfast at Sakimoto Bakery Cafe in Namba, Osaka. Morning sets run 8:30 to 11:00 from 1,200 yen, all with a drink, plus the two shokupan to pick from.
Fukutaro Osaka: Okonomiyaki Menu, Prices & Wait Times
Fukutaro main store in Namba: negiyaki and okonomiyaki prices, how the waiting list works, and why weekday lunch is not an option. No reservations taken.
551 Horai Osaka: Butaman Prices, Namba & Kansai Airport
551 Horai butaman and shumai prices, with the 1 September increase. Namba main store hours and access, plus the Kansai Airport branch before security.
Rikuro Ojisan Namba: Price, Wait Times & Carry-On
Rikuro Ojisan cheesecake at the Namba main store: 1,095 yen for a 6-go cake, the two queues and how they differ, carry-on rules and storage.
Kansai Airport to Namba & Umeda: Rapi:t, Haruka & Bus
Kansai Airport to Namba in 34 min on the Rapi:t or 45 on the airport express, and to Umeda by Haruka, Kansai Airport Rapid or bus. Fares and platforms.
Kansai Airport ATMs: Terminal 1 & 2 Locations
Where the Aeon Bank and Seven Bank ATMs are at Kansai Airport, by terminal and floor, with hours, withdrawal limits and how to avoid DCC charges.
Osaka Amazing Pass 2026: Price, 39 Spots & How to Use
Osaka Amazing Pass 2026 covers 39 attractions. 1-day 3,500 yen, 2-day 5,000 yen, smartphone QR only, no JR. Full list by area plus a real 2-day plan.