Day 1

Shin-Osaka Station

10:40 Osaka Castle Keep

Enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Osaka from the elegant castle tower

Start your trip with a visit to one of Osaka's representative tourist spots. Osaka Castle was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a base for unifying the country. The castle tower was destroyed by fire twice, but was rebuilt in 1931 and is now open to the public as a history museum.
The museum has a wealth of attractions, including artifacts related to Hideyoshi, a diorama of the Osaka Summer Campaign, and a full-size model of the Golden Tea House. The 360-degree panoramic view of the city of Osaka from 50 meters above the ground is a sight to behold. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Hideyoshi, the man who united the country under one roof.

12:00 Dotonbori, Minami area of Osaka

The "Osaka" area with abundant photo spots

Among Minami, one of Osaka's most famous shopping districts, Dotonbori, lined with giant billboards such as Glico, is the perfect area to experience Osaka's culture of the heart and soul. The area is a veritable "gourmet foodie town," with a variety of gourmet specialties such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and other "konamon" (flour dumplings).
In addition to Dotonbori, the Minami area is dotted with unique areas such as Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Amerika-mura. A stroll through the area will bring you into contact with the many faces of Osaka.

12:30 Okonomiyaki Mitsuno

Okonomiyaki baked hot right in front of you

For okonomiyaki, Osaka's top gourmet "flour food," visit a popular restaurant that has been in Dotonbori for three generations since its establishment in 1945. Many customers come from all over Japan and abroad to enjoy okonomiyaki made with carefully selected ingredients from the Kuromon Market, Osaka's kitchen, and other specialty stores.
The most popular item, yam okonomiyaki, is made of 100% yam dough without wheat flour, so it can be served half raw. The yuzu (citrus) vinegar that is added to the soft and fluffy texture of the dough will surely make you want to eat it more than ever. There are also a variety of other items on the menu, such as "Mitsu-no-yaki," a luxurious dish with six different ingredients including special minced meat, squid, and shrimp, and "Negi-yaki," a soy sauce-flavored dish with plenty of green onions.

14:00 Abeno Harukas

Aerial walk in the skyscraper's upper corridor

The 300-meter-high skyscraper is the symbol of the Abeno/Tennoji area. The centerpiece is the "Harukas 300 (Observation Deck)," located on the 58th to 60th floors, with a 360-degree panoramic view of the corridor from the ceiling to the feet. Below you can see the city of Osaka as if it were a diorama. On a clear day, the view of Mt. Rokko, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and Awaji Island is spectacular.
On the 59th floor, goods featuring the Harukas 300 character "Abeno Abea" and original Abeno Harukas confections are sold. There is also a café on the 58th floor with a "sky garden" in the atrium, which is convenient for taking a break.

15:00 OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts

A new type of hotel based on the theme of "Naniwa Luxury

The hotel is a city hotel where you can experience "Naniwa Luxury" with its hospitality that incorporates "laughter" and "nosiness" and high-quality services. The public area "OMO Base (Travelers' Fun Lounge)" is equipped with Go-KINJO Map (Local guide map), dining, and a garden area with expansive lawn. Neighborhood guide (Local guide) OMO Rangers will guide you through the retro and deep Shinsekai.

Corner Twin Room

Two windows offer a panoramic view of the city of Osaka. Some Guest rooms offer views of Tsutenkaku Tower. The gradation of the cityscape at dawn and dusk is a beautiful view that only a corner twin room can offer. The tatami mat flooring is comfortable for bare feet, and the sofa by the window makes you feel as if you are in a living room.

16:00 Walk around "Shinsekai" with a view of Tsutenkaku Tower

The Shinsekai area, where Osaka's downtown atmosphere remains, is within walking distance.

Honaikoka, Tsu na Shinsekai Sanpo

Local Guide Activities around the retro Shinsekai

The neighborhood of OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts is Shinsekai, the home of Tsutenkaku Tower. The first thing you will want to experience is a walking tour with (Local guide) OMO Rangers to visit some of the most popular spots in the neighborhood. The downtown area is like a time slip back in time and is full of surprises and discoveries. You will be able to hear the deep stories of Shinsekai.

17:30 Dinner (OMO Dining)

A la carte dinners to suit your mood

A la carte dishes such as ramen, rice bowls, curry, and hamburgers are available to suit your mood. With a wide variety of dishes on the menu, you can enjoy a dish to suit your mood.

20:30 Lecture on "Naniwa" (what is Naniwa?)

The more you know, the more fun it will be. Lectures on deep Osaka

The OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts neighbors will give a speech about the "what's what" of Osaka, such as the city's hidden history and unique culture. The exquisite banter with the hotel Staff/staff members is one of the highlights of the event, and is a must-see for those who want to enjoy their trip to Osaka even more.

21:00 PIKAPIKA NIGHT

A blissful time with neon art, fireworks, takoyaki and beer

In the garden area "Miyagurin," events are held every night exclusively for hotel guests. Neon artwork inspired by Osaka decorates the area, and a fireworks display of colorful lights blooms on the hotel's exterior membrane. Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and craft beer from the neighborhood will also be served.

23:00 Hot Spring House

Experience Osaka's bath culture at a bathhouse

Osaka still retains a traditional bath (sento) culture. Soak away your fatigue in a bathhouse that captures the essence of the bathhouse. The ceiling has a skylight that leads to the outside, and the occasional breeze brings a feeling of being in the open air. After taking a bath, enjoy a popsicle, a specialty of Osaka.

Day 2

07:30 "Ee-dashi de sodashi sareruwa tour

Learn about "dashi culture" and shop for specialty products at a market

You will learn about Osaka's "dashi culture" by visiting the stores of the Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market, a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Of course, you can also purchase dashi at the stores. Lastly, you will enjoy shopping at a supermarket in the market where dashi and seasonings are lined up.

09:00 Breakfast (OMO Dining)

Morning buffet with a variety of Osaka's delicacies

The buffet offers a wide variety of Osaka's delicious foods. You can enjoy carefully selected items and a menu that focuses on high quality. The "dashimaki tamago," which is a taste of Osaka's dashi culture, is served freshly prepared in the live kitchen. Osaka's specialty, "niku-sukiyaki," is also a must-try dish.

09:45 Depart from OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts

10:30 Kaiyukan

Encounter unique creatures at an aquarium in the bay area

One of the world's largest aquariums is located in Osaka's Bay Area. The aquarium, which reproduces the natural environment of the regions surrounding the Pacific Ocean, houses and exhibits as many as 30,000 creatures of about 620 different species, and the spiral design that begins with the "Japanese Forest" on the 8th floor and progresses deeper into the ocean as visitors descend each floor conveys the connection and importance of life and the natural environment.
In the "Pacific Ocean" tank with a water volume of approximately 5,400 tons, a whale shark, which can grow to more than 12 meters, swims in a leisurely manner. The "Sea Moon Galaxy," where jellyfish float in a space that resembles outer space, is also popular. The aquarium is also home to many other unique and cute creatures such as penguins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and ringed seals. Don't miss the otters, sea lions, and other "creatures' meal time.

12:30 Shin-Osaka Station

Lunch and souvenir shopping in Shin-Osaka

Osaka's gourmet food and souvenir shops are all around Shin-Osaka Station. How about making your trip memorable?

Uncle Rikuro's store (JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit)

Many fans. Cheesecake with a soft and fluffy texture

A freshly baked cheesecake store with its main store in Namba. The cheesecakes, which are branded with a likeness of the founder, are loved by all ages as a standard souvenir from Osaka. The cakes are made with high-quality, flavorful Danish cream cheese and carefully selected eggs and milk. Homemade raisins in syrup studded on the bottom enhance the cake.
At the JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit branch, equipped with an oven, a bell rings to inform customers when the cheesecakes are ready to be baked. Just looking at the freshly baked, soft and chewy cakes will fill you with a sense of happiness. When purchasing, there are two lines: "freshly baked" and "baked in advance on the day of purchase." There is always a line for the "freshly baked" line, so early purchase is recommended.

Matsuba Sohonten Ekimarche Shin-Osaka

Finish your meal with Osaka's must-try gourmet kushikatsu (skewered pork cutlets)

No visit to Osaka is complete without trying one of the city's famous kushikatsu, and at the Eki Marche Shin-Osaka in JR Shin-Osaka Station, you can enjoy the taste of Matsuba Sohonten, which has a long history in Umeda, Osaka, at the Eki-naka station. Freshly deep-fried kushikatsu appear one after another on the bat in front of the counter. You can take any skewer you like, but if you want it hot, you can have it re-fried.
The skewers are made of fine bread crumbs and have a light, crispy texture. The "wakadori" (young chicken), which is spicy with curry powder as a base seasoning, will fill your mouth with the delicious flavor of chicken when you bite into it with the bone. The shared sauce must not be dipped twice. If you need more, use a piece of cabbage as a chopstick rest to pour the sauce over the kushikatsu.

551HORAI Ekimarche Shin-Osaka

Plump and juicy. Osaka's pride and joy: pork buns!

Pork buns are one of the most popular souvenirs of Osaka, and have been made using the same production method since 1946, with an average daily sales volume of approximately 170,000. The fluffy, slightly sweet dough is filled with juicy, flavorful pork and sweet onions. The simple seasoning makes the most of the natural flavors of the ingredients, and is accented by the mustard produced in-house every day.
Each pork bun is hand-wrapped by artisans and sold at all 551HORAI stores. The Eki Marche Shin-Osaka store offers chilled products, and various chilled sets with yakisuri are also available, making them convenient as souvenirs. Many repeat customers queue up to get in, so be sure to bring plenty of time.