Your outbound flight departs at 02:15. (Fill in airline & flight number). Keep passports, boarding passes and any COVID/vaccine documents ready if required.
Arrive at Asagiri no Yu Dormy Inn Premium Namba Annex. Standard check-in often from 3:00pm; ask for early check-in (may be fee) or leave luggage at front desk. Address / reservation number: [FILL IN].
Try Kushikatsu Daruma (local fried skewers) or Ichiran Ramen for a quick, family-friendly lunch near Dotonbori. Most shops open 11:00–23:00. Good way to sample Osaka street food.
Spend the afternoon exploring Namba Parks (shops & rooftop garden) and Namba CITY (fashion, souvenirs). Both are within 5–15 minutes' walk of Dormy Inn Namba Annex; typical hours 10:00/11:00–20:00/21:00.
If room ready, check in. Dormy Inn hotels often have on-site public baths (asagiri no yu) open in evening—nice to recover from travel (check hotel front desk hours and gender-separated times).
Gyukatsu Motomura (Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area) — signature deep-fried beef cutlet with rice and dashi for dipping. Open ~11:00–22:00; expect queue. Great alternative: Gyukatsu Kyoto Gion if you head to Kyoto later.
Return to hotel and prepare for early USJ day tomorrow. Confirm next-day plans and purchase any needed train tickets or park tickets if not already booked.
Grab quick breakfast at hotel (if included) or convenience store near Namba. Leave enough time to travel to Universal City. Hotel breakfast hours often 7:00–9:30; confirm with front desk.
Take JR Yamatoji Line or direct route via JR to Osaka then JR Sakurajima (Yumesaki) Line to Universal City; total ~25–40min. Cost approx 180–360 JPY per person depending on route. IC card (ICOCA) is convenient.
Arrive early to beat lines. Park opening typically 9:00am but times vary (check official USJ schedule). Pick up pre-purchased tickets or will-call. Consider Express Passes for priority on major rides (extra cost).
Enjoy attractions: Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minion Park, Jurassic Park, Super Nintendo World. Park opening/closing times vary (often 9:00–19:00/20:00); check official site and reserve shows/virtual queue items early.
After a long day, choose a family-friendly izakaya or yoshoku (Western-style Japanese) near Namba; or revisit Gyukatsu if energy allows. Many restaurants open until late.
Light breakfast at hotel or nearby café. Prepare comfortable shoes for walking and a small bag for deer crackers in Nara if you plan to feed deer (sold on site).
Take Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Honmachi, transfer to Chuo Line to Osakako; total ~25–35min. Fare about 280–360 JPY per person. Alternatively take subway via Namba → Hommachi transfer.
World-class aquarium showcasing Pacific Rim ecosystems with a huge central tank featuring whale sharks. Typical hours: 10:00–20:00 (check exact date). Admission approx 2,800 JPY adults; cheaper for children.
From Namba, take Kintetsu Nara Line direct (~35–40min, 640 JPY) — Kintetsu Nara station drops you closest to Nara Park. Alternatively take JR (longer).
Meet friendly free-roaming deer in Nara Park and visit Todaiji Temple (Daibutsu). Deer crackers (shika senbei) sold nearby. Park open all day; Todaiji opening hours usually 7:30–17:00 (confirm).
Okonomiyaki Chitose or Fukutaro in Dotonbori for Osaka-style savory pancake; many places open until late. Or schedule another gyukatsu visit if missed previously.
Hotel breakfast or café in Namba. Prepare a list of shops/outlets you want: Shinsaibashi-suji, Amerikamura for youth fashion, Takashimaya for department store goods, and Abeno Harukas for observation & department store.
Walk or short subway to Shinsaibashi (10–15min). Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street opens ~11:00 with many stores open by 10:00. Good for clothing, cosmetics, and souvenirs.
If you still want gyukatsu, this is a great day to go — Gyukatsu Motomura often in Shinsaibashi area. Otherwise, choose a yakiniku or Japanese curry restaurant nearby.
Explore trendy Amerikamura (American Village) and return to Namba CITY for indoor shopping & souvenirs. If you want electronics, head to Den Den Town (Nipponbashi).
If interested, go to Abeno Harukas (Japan's tallest building) for observation deck and major department stores; travel ~10–15 minutes by subway from Namba.
Two recommended options today: A) Day trip to Kyoto (Arashiyama + Fushimi Inari) or B) Osaka highlights (Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Grand Front). Choose based on energy and interests.
Take Kintetsu or JR to Kyoto (Kintetsu Nara Line has services to Kyoto via transfer; JR is ~30–45min). First stop: Fushimi Inari (iconic torii gates), then head to Arashiyama later in the day. Train fare ~560–1,500 JPY depending on line.
Walk through the famous thousands-of-torii-gates path. Open 24 hours; best visited early to avoid crowds. No admission fee for shrine grounds (temple buildings may have small fees).
Arashiyama: scenic bamboo grove, monkey park (if time), and riverside cafes. Or if staying in Osaka, visit Osaka Castle (open 9:00–17:00, check hours) and then Umeda Sky Building (observation open until late).
Options: yakiniku (grilled meat), kushikatsu specialty dinner, or revisit your favorite gyukatsu place if you haven't had enough. Many quality restaurants in Namba/Shinsaibashi.
Very early wake-up to complete check-out and transfer to KIX. Confirm hotel check-out time and whether they offer express early-morning check-out or a packed breakfast.
For a 7:05am international flight, leave Namba by ~3:30–4:00am if using a taxi (recommended for early flights) — taxi cost JPY15,000–22,000 one-way. Nankai early trains may not operate this early; check timetable. Airport limousine schedule limited; pre-book private transfer for reliability.