Hi, This is Memmy♡.
This is the guide about Osaka, place with many great gourmet, entertainment, shopping spots.
This information-packed guide will you travel to Osaka. Check it out before travelling to Osaka and enjoy the best of Osaka!


<How to go from Kansai International Airport to Osaka (Namba)>
Kansai International Airport → Osaka (Namba)
1. Kansai International Airport Station (Nankai Railway Limited Express rapi:t) → Namba Station in 38 minutes, fare: 1,430 Yen, departure per 30-minute
2. Kansai International Airport Station (Nankai Airport Line) → Namba Station in 1 hour, 1 minute, fare: 920 Yen
3. Limousine bus → Namba Station in 48 minutes, fare: 1,050 Yen
4. Flat-rate taxi from Kansai International Airport → in 50 minutes, fare: from 13,000 Yen from Kansai International Airport - (small car)
Memmy♡ advice> With so places to go in Osaka, it’ll be great to have extra time for sightseeing. Thus, Memmy highly recommends Nankai Railway Limited Express rapi:t.


<Tourist attractions>
Osaka Castle: Inside the castle, there is exhibit of historical documents. You can also glance over the city of Osaka from its observatory.
USJ: You can experience the world of Hollywood movie here. Harry Potter 4D, which opened in 2014, is popular here.
Memmy♡ advice>
USJ is extremely popular. There are sometimes restricted admission to certain areas inside the theme park. For popular area, go after 15 o'clock when there are fewer people. In January, many attractions will have maintenance. So, try to check in advance.

 <Shopping and Duty-free>
Lucua Osaka Isetan: Located in Osaka station. You can find many shops that only opened overseas and in Tokyo here. This place also has great gourmet.
Don Quixote Dotonbori shop: 5-minute walk from Namba Station exit 14. You can find cosmetics, snack, electronics products and character goods here,
Uniqlo: Osaka largest Uniqlo store, 2-minute walk from Umeda Station Ashiya-machi exit

<Get around in Osaka>
Memmy♡ advice> it’s convenient to go by public transportation anywhere in Osaka as it has great train, subway and bus system. It’s economical to get around using one-day ticket.

<Deals ticket>
Surutto KANSAI 2day (or 3day) Thru Pass: Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama and Shiga, unlimited ride train and bus ride for 4,000 Yen (or 5200 Yen). Discount available for Osaka Castle, Kyoto Tower.
JR Three cities story round ticket (三都物語周遊乗車券): Unlimited ride for 3 days in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto (using JR). Fare: 1,230 Yen
Enjoy eco card: Osaka Municipal Subway, New Tram, buses unlimited ride for one day. Fare: weekdays 800 Yen, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 600 Yen, discount available for tourist spots.
Osaka Amazing Pass 1day (or 2day) Tickets: Osaka Municipal Subway, New Tram, buses unlimited ride whole line. Fare: 2,300 Yen (or 3,000 Yen)
Memmy♡ advice: It’s wise to use 1 day ticket. For detailed selling place, validity period, effective route, please don’t forget to check dedicated site!


<Recommended season>
Spring (March - May): Sakura × Osaka Castle
Memmy♡ advice: blooming period is from late March til mid-April. Be careful because the bloom time may vary depending on the weather.
Summer (June - August): Fireworks, summer festival
Memmy♡ advice> Summer festival such as Sumiyoshi Taisha summer festival is large festival that you should see.
Fall (September - November): Autumn leaves × Osaka Castle
Memmy♡ advice> Since it’s not too cold, fall foliage season is great time for sightseeing. Combination of Osaka Castle and autumn leaves is great for picture!
Winter (December - February): Illumination
Memmy♡ advice> Illumination is decorated throughout the town. Okukawachi Illumination is one of biggest illumination event. Held in Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden (Fululu Garden), many come to this event every year.