Suggested Osaka History Walk

This suggested itinerary connects Osaka's most important historical sites, including its oldest temple and shrine, and famous castle, as well as some outstanding museums. It allows you to soak up the history of Osaka, using a mixture of walking and subways to get between spots.

Start

Start at Tenjinbashi Rokuchome Station on the Tanimachi subway line

Walk

1 minute

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

History museum focused on housing 60 minutes

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living offers visitors a unique glimpse of the streets of Osaka during the Edo Period (1603-1868) through a small recreated town street which visitors can enter.

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street

One of Japan's longest shopping streets 20 minutes

From the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, walk south along the covered Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street which claims to be Japan's longest shopping arcade with a length of 2.6 kilometers.

Tenma Station

JR Osaka Loop Line

5 minutes

Osakajokoen Station

Osaka Castle

Reconstruction of the large feudal castle 90 minutes

The vast park around Osaka Castle contains lots of green space and impressive fortifications and moats. The castle keep is a reconstruction from the 1930s and contains a museum and observation deck.

Walk

5 minutes

Osaka Museum of History

Good museum about Osaka's history 45 minutes

The Osaka Museum of History museum boasts various impressive exhibits that chronicle Osaka's history, from ancient times up to the modern era. Great views can be had of the nearby castle from the museum's top floors.

Tanimachi Yonchome Station

Tanimachi Subway Line

5 minutes

Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station

Shitennoji Temple

One of the oldest temples in Japan 60 minutes

Established in 593, Shitennoji Temple is free to enter but contains multiple areas for which admission must be paid, including an inner precinct with the main hall and a five-storied pagoda, a traditional garden and a treasure house showcasing various important artifacts.

Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station

Tanimachi Subway Line

5 minutes

Tennoji Station

Hankai Tramway

15 minutes

Sumiyoshitorii-mae tram stop

Sumiyoshi Taisha

Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines 50 minutes

Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, Sumiyoshi Taisha displays one of the oldest styles of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that shows little influence from the Asian mainland.

Finish

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Founded in the 10th century, this is one of the most important of hundreds of shrines across Japan devoted to the Shinto deity of scholarship. Destroyed and rebuilt many times throughout history, the current main hall and main gate date back to 1845.

Abeno Harukas

Japan's tallest skyscraper boasts the Harukas 300 observation deck on floors 58 to 60. From here visitors are afforded great views of the city and many of its historical sites.

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- Kaneyoshi Ryokan
  A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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- Guest House Yadomaru
  Budget-friendly
  
  Set in Osaka and within 500 metres of Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Guest House Yadomaru has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Built in 2017, this 1-star guest house is within 3.1 km of Isoji Central Park and 3.2 km of Minato Kumin Centre. Hirao Park is 5.8 km from the guest house and Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City is 5.8 km away. At the guest house the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. Ansei Earthquake Tsunami Monument is 6.3 km from Guest House Yadomaru, while Universal Studios Japan is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
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- Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi
  Mid-range
  
  Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is an 8-minute walk from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station. Glico Man Sign is a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Featuring modern d?cor, all rooms come with air conditioning and heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and pajamas. Private bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower, hairdryer, toilet with an electronic bidet and free toiletries. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy billiards at the property. There is a drinks vending machine, and laundry service can be arranged. Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai shopping street are a 16-minute train ride away. Osaka Itami Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi.
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- Citadines Namba Osaka
  Luxury
  
  Citadines Namba Osaka has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Osaka. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from Nipponbashi Catholic Church. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a stovetop. At Citadines Namba Osaka the rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Citadines Namba Osaka include Nipponbashi Park, Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from the hotel.
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- HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi
  Mid-range
  
  3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.
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- HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA
  Luxury
  
  Well set in the centre of Osaka, HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA provides American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near the hotel include TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center, Stage Ku and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from HOTEL THE LEBEN OSAKA.
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- MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST
  Luxury
  
  Featuring 4-star accommodation, MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST is situated in Osaka, 600 metres from Namba Shrine and less than 1 km from Samuhara Shrine. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 400 metres from Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument, and within 1.9 km of the city centre. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms include a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near MIMARU OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI WEST include Manpuku-ji Temple, Wakoji Temple and Orange Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
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- MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North
  Luxury
  
  Featuring 4-star accommodation, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North is located in Osaka, 500 metres from TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center and 600 metres from Shinsaibashi Station. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is 500 metres from Stage Ku, and within 2.3 km of the city centre. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel every room is equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North include Namba Shrine, Nipponbashi Monument and Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.
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- LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
  Luxury
  
  LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN. Universal Studios Japan is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.
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- Miyako City Osaka Hommachi
  Luxury
  
  Well set in the centre of Osaka, Miyako City Osaka Hommachi provides ? la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Stage Ku. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Miyako City Osaka Hommachi features certain units with city views, and rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. At Miyako City Osaka Hommachi you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, international and European cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Shinsaibashi Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 20 km from Miyako City Osaka Hommachi.
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- Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi
  Mid-range
  
  Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi is set in Osaka, 400 metres from OSTEC Exhibition Hall and 400 metres from Mitama Shrine. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 200 metres from Hongan-ji Temple Tsumura Betsuin. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi every room includes bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nanba Betsuin Temple, Namba Shrine and Aramitsu Inari Daimyojin Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 19 km from Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi.
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