Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Start around lunchtime in Shibuya, allowing extra time for the train ride and the famously busy station crossings. Head first to Shibuya PARCO, where Nintendo TOKYO, the Pokémon Center Shibuya, and other gaming shops are concentrated in one easy stop. Plan roughly two hours here, but expect queues for popular character goods and limited merchandise; some stores may use timed-entry systems on especially busy days. It’s worth checking the official store pages shortly before you go. For a quick break, the building has plenty of cafés and casual food options, with lunch generally around ¥1,000–2,000.
Walk to Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA for its current rotating exhibition. Allow about an hour, including any merchandise line. Exhibitions change regularly, and special events or admission procedures can vary, so check the official schedule before building your day around it; budget roughly ¥1,000–2,000 if the current display is ticketed. From there, stroll toward Cat Street, using the side streets rather than rushing along the main road—the route is best enjoyed as a relaxed pop-culture shopping walk between Shibuya and Harajuku, with independent boutiques, sneaker shops, and small cafés along the way.
Continue to Kiddy Land Harajuku, a compact but wonderfully dense stop for character goods, toys, and Japanese pop-culture souvenirs. Give yourself about an hour, especially if you like Sanrio, anime, or retro-inspired toys. Store hours are commonly around 11:00–20:00, but verify them before visiting because holiday and event schedules can change. Finish back in Shibuya at Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka for conveyor-belt sushi: order from the touchscreen and watch plates arrive directly at your seat. Dinner usually runs about ¥1,500–3,000 per person, though queues are common at peak hours; arriving before 18:00 or after 20:00 is usually easier. From Harajuku, the JR Yamanote Line reaches Shibuya in a few minutes, while walking back takes roughly 20–25 minutes if you still have energy.
Begin at Akihabara Radio Kaikan, a short walk from Akihabara Station’s Electric Town Exit. Aim for opening time—many shops generally open around 10:00–11:00, though individual tenants vary—and give yourself about two hours. The building is wonderfully dense: check retro games, model kits, figures, and trading-card counters floor by floor, but compare prices before buying. Sealed or especially popular items can be surprisingly expensive, while the best bargains are often tucked into smaller specialist cases. Expect roughly ¥1,000–3,000 for a casual lunch later, plus whatever your collecting habit gets you into.
Late morning, continue to Mandarake Complex, about a 10-minute walk through Akihabara’s side streets. Its used manga, games, character goods, and collectibles reward slow browsing, and stock changes constantly. Allow around 90 minutes; staff can usually help with tax-free procedures if you have your passport and meet the purchase minimum. From here, walk or take a quick train-free stroll toward Super Potato Akihabara for an early-afternoon hour among classic consoles and games. It is compact and nostalgic rather than a place to expect uniformly low prices, so treat it as both a shopping stop and a living display of Japan’s game history.
Spend the afternoon at GiGO Akihabara 3, where several floors of arcade machines make it easy to sample Japanese rhythm games, crane games, versus fighters, and other titles without committing to a long session. Budget about ¥1,000–2,000 for play, using ¥100 coins or the machine’s payment system; rhythm-game lines can build after school and into the evening, so start with whichever cabinet has the shortest queue. Akihabara is especially fun between stops when you duck into the narrow lanes around Chuo-dori—just keep purchases secure and leave room in your bag for the rest of the trip.
For dinner, walk roughly 15 minutes south toward Kanda Matsuya, a long-running soba restaurant in a historic wooden building. It is a fittingly old-school finish after a day of game history: order hot soba in cooler weather or chilled zaru soba, with tempura or a small side dish if you want a fuller meal. Plan on ¥1,000–2,500 per person and be prepared for a queue at peak dinner time; the restaurant’s hours and last order can change, so check on the day and arrive before the evening rush.
Start around 10:00 at Animate Ikebukuro flagship store, near Higashi-Ikebukuro and roughly a 7–10 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Allow about two hours: the building is much larger than a typical anime shop, with manga, character goods, games, Blu-rays, and rotating collaborations spread across multiple floors. Opening times and special-event access can vary, so check the official listing before leaving; popular releases may create queues at the entrance or checkout. From Ikebukuro Station, use the East Exit and follow Sunshine-dori rather than trying to navigate through the station’s underground passages.
Walk about 10 minutes east to Sunshine City, where Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is located inside Sunshine City Alpa. Give yourself around an hour, longer if you are looking for Japan-exclusive plush, seasonal goods, or game accessories. The center is generally open during Sunshine City’s daytime shopping hours, but limited releases and weekends can mean timed entry or a queue, so check the current notice online. Sunshine City has plenty of quick lunch choices; picking up something there keeps the day moving and avoids committing to a long restaurant wait before the aquarium.
After lunch, head upstairs to Sunshine Aquarium for about 90 minutes. Its rooftop setting makes it a surprisingly calm break from the busy shopping complex, with penguins, jellyfish, and other exhibits; admission is commonly around ¥2,600–¥3,000 for adults, though prices and entry procedures can change. Timed admission may apply during crowded periods, so buy ahead if your visit falls on a busy day. Later, walk back toward the station for Cardbox Ikebukuro, allowing about an hour to browse singles and sealed products or see whether casual play is available; shop hours and event schedules vary, so check before relying on a particular tournament. Finish at Mutekiya Ramen, a short walk from Ikebukuro Station, where a hearty bowl typically costs about ¥1,000–¥2,000. It is one of the area’s best-known ramen stops, so expect a line at dinner; arriving before the main evening rush is the easiest strategy, and keep some flexibility since the wait can easily stretch beyond an hour.
Start at National Museum of Nature and Science, arriving near opening time so you have roughly 2½ hours for the Japanese Gallery and Global Gallery. It is the best fit for this itinerary’s technology thread: expect dinosaur and natural-history displays alongside exhibits on Japanese scientific development, engineering, and everyday innovation. Admission is usually around ¥630 for adults, with special exhibitions costing extra; hours and closure days vary, so check the official schedule before going. From Ueno Station’s Park Exit, allow about 5–10 minutes on foot. The museum is large, so choose a few sections rather than trying to see everything.
Have a quick lunch around Ueno Park—the museum cafés are convenient, while the station side has more choices—then spend about 2½ hours at Tokyo National Museum. Prioritize the Japanese Gallery for samurai armor, swords, scrolls, Buddhist art, and changing displays from the museum’s extensive collection. General admission is commonly around ¥1,000, though special exhibitions may require a separate ticket or timed entry. Leave some flexibility for queues and security, particularly on weekends or during major exhibitions. The two museums are only a few minutes apart through the park, so there is no need to return to the station between them.
After the museum, take a relaxed 45-minute walk through Ueno Park, following the pond-side paths and historic scenery rather than rushing directly toward the station. Continue east to Ameyoko Shopping Street, about 10–15 minutes from the park, and browse its crowded stalls, snack counters, cosmetics shops, and small food vendors for roughly an hour. It is lively rather than polished, and the area is most atmospheric before individual shops begin closing in the evening. Finish at Tonkatsu Yamabe in Okachimachi, a short walk from Ameyoko Shopping Street, for a classic crisp pork cutlet set; budget approximately ¥1,500–3,000 per person. Expect a queue at dinner, so put your name down if needed and use the wait to explore nearby side streets.
Allow roughly an hour door-to-door from central Tokyo, then begin at Yokohama Cosmoworld in Minato Mirai. The park is free to enter, with rides and arcade-style attractions charged individually—budget around ¥1,000–3,000 depending on how much you play. Give yourself about two hours, and check the operating calendar before leaving Tokyo because individual rides and the park can have irregular closing days. From Yokohama Station, the easiest approach is the Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai Station, followed by a short walk.
Walk about 10–15 minutes along the waterfront to Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama. Its exhibits tell the story of instant noodles, but the highlight is designing your own cup; the custom-noodle workshop has limited capacity and may require advance timed admission, so book it ahead if it is central to your day. Allow around two hours and expect roughly ¥500 for museum admission, plus separate fees for interactive activities. The museum’s schedule and workshop availability should be checked on the official site before you go.
Continue on foot for about 15–20 minutes to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, where the former port buildings now hold small shops, cafés, and rotating events. Spend about 90 minutes browsing, with extra time for waterfront views toward Osanbashi Pier. Then walk or take a short bus/taxi hop toward Yokohama Chinatown for dinner and an evening wander through the illuminated gates and narrow lanes. Set aside ¥2,000–4,000 per person for a casual meal—small restaurants specializing in steamed buns, dumplings, and Cantonese dishes are generally better value than the most aggressively touting storefronts. Finish near Motomachi-Chukagai Station for direct Minatomirai Line connections, or walk back toward Kannai Station if you prefer JR services.
Allow about 3½–4 hours door to door from your Yokohama hotel to central Kyoto, including the local ride to Shin-Yokohama, station navigation, luggage, and a small buffer for boarding. An early Tokaido Shinkansen is important here; reserve a seat through SmartEX or JR Central, and consider booking the oversized-baggage area if your suitcase exceeds the standard dimensions. Pick up an ekiben or coffee before boarding—the ride is straightforward, but you will want to arrive with enough energy for the afternoon rather than trying to add another major sightseeing stop.
After checking in or leaving luggage at your hotel, head to Nintendo KYOTO in Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. near Shijō-Kawaramachi. Allow about 1½ hours for the merchandise floors, character displays, and the rooftop photo area; popular items can sell out, and the store may be busy enough that browsing takes longer than expected. From Kyoto-Kawaramachi, take the Hankyu Line to Karasuma, then walk or use the subway toward Kyoto Station before continuing to Kyoto Railway Museum in Umekoji. Give the museum roughly two hours for its locomotives, railway-history exhibits, and preserved rolling stock. Check the museum’s current opening schedule before committing, since museums in Japan commonly have a regular weekly closure and seasonal hours.
From Kyoto Railway Museum, walk about 15 minutes east through Umekoji toward To-ji; if your legs are tired, a short taxi ride is easier than changing trains. Spend about an hour around the temple grounds and its five-story pagoda, especially in the softer late-afternoon light. The grounds and special interior areas can have separate admission fees—typically a few hundred yen, with seasonal exhibitions costing more—so check the posted schedule on arrival. Finish at Katsukura Kyoto Porta, the dependable Kyoto Station branch specializing in freshly fried cutlet with shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, and refillable accompaniments. Expect roughly ¥2,000–4,000 per person and a possible dinner queue; put your name down before wandering around Kyoto Station if the wait is substantial.
Start at Nijō Castle around opening time and allow about 2½ hours. This is one of Kyoto’s best places for understanding how shogunal power worked: walk slowly through Ninomaru Palace for its famous “nightingale floors,” then continue through the gardens and defensive grounds. Budget roughly ¥1,300 for admission; the palace may require an additional fee, and entry queues can build later in the morning. From Kyoto Station, take the subway to Nijōjō-mae Station; from central Kyoto, a taxi is often simplest and usually takes 10–20 minutes depending on traffic.
Walk or take the subway from Nijō Castle toward Karasuma-Oike for the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Give yourself around two hours to browse the enormous wall-to-wall collection and the historical exhibits; it is especially good for seeing manga as a medium and publishing culture rather than just shopping for current titles. Admission is generally around ¥1,200, but check the museum’s current schedule because closures and special exhibitions vary. For lunch, keep it casual around Karasuma-Oike—there are plenty of small noodle, curry, and set-meal restaurants—rather than losing time crossing town.
From the museum, walk or take the subway north to Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kyoto Gyoen, allowing about 1½ hours. The grounds are spacious and peaceful, and the palace complex gives a useful counterpoint to the military authority you saw at Nijō Castle. Check the official visiting arrangements before going: some areas have restricted access or limited hours, and seasonal schedules can change. Then head south toward Nishiki Market for about an hour of grazing—try yuba, Kyoto pickles, grilled seafood, and seasonal sweets, but remember that many stalls discourage eating while walking. Finish at Honke Owariya, one of Kyoto’s historic soba restaurants, for a relaxed dinner of roughly ¥1,500–3,000 per person. It is popular and may have a wait, so arrive before the peak dinner rush; the restaurant’s operating days and hours should be verified that day.
Make Nintendo Museum your anchor and arrive in Uji with plenty of margin for the timed reservation: from central Kyoto, allow roughly 45–60 minutes door to door via the JR Nara Line, including the walk from Uji Station and possible train crowding. Entry requires advance reservation access—typically through Nintendo’s lottery or booking system—so do not build the day around simply turning up. Allow about three hours inside for the company’s hardware history, character displays, and interactive exhibits; some hands-on activities may involve separate limits or fees. The museum is a little removed from Uji’s main sightseeing streets, so have a quick snack before or after rather than expecting a leisurely restaurant lunch nearby.
From the museum, take a taxi or walk toward the eastern side of Uji; walking is pleasant but can take around 25–30 minutes. Visit Ujigami Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest surviving original shrine buildings, for about 45 minutes. Its wooded setting feels dramatically quieter than the riverside shopping streets, and the compact grounds make it a good pause after the museum. Continue downhill toward Byōdō-in, allowing roughly 15–20 minutes on foot. Spend about 1½ hours between the garden and museum, and remember that entry to the Phoenix Hall interior is separate, timed, and capacity-limited—join the queue or reserve the next available slot immediately after entering if you want to go inside. Keep an eye on closing times, which vary seasonally.
Walk back through Uji’s historic center to Uji Bridge, the scenic crossing associated with The Tale of Genji and classical Japanese literature. Thirty minutes is enough for the river views and a relaxed stroll along the bank, though the light is especially lovely later in the day. Finish at Nakamura Tokichi Honten, near JR Uji Station, for matcha parfaits, tea noodles, or a lighter matcha-based meal; budget approximately ¥1,000–2,500 per person. It is popular, so expect a wait at peak afternoon hours and check the day’s closing time before setting out. Return to Kyoto from JR Uji Station on the Nara Line, usually around 20–30 minutes on the train, with another 10–20 minutes depending on your Kyoto-area hotel.
After the morning Kyoto–Osaka transfer, allow a little extra time door to door for getting from Osaka Station to Nipponbashi—the subway ride and walk usually take around 25–35 minutes. Start late morning along Den Den Town, Osaka’s compact electronics and pop-culture district. Browse the shops around Nipponbashi, Ota Road, and Ebisucho for used games, figures, PC parts, trading cards, and anime goods. Stores vary considerably in opening time, so arriving around 10:30 or 11:00 gives you a good selection without forcing an early start. Keep purchases easy to carry; prices and condition vary, especially for older cartridges and boxed hardware.
Continue south through Den Den Town to Super Potato Nippombashi, allowing about an hour to look through its retro consoles, games, accessories, and imported curiosities. Check whether cartridges include manuals or original packaging before buying, and remember that Japanese consoles may require region-compatible software or a voltage converter if you plan to use them overseas. From here, it is roughly a 10–15 minute walk toward Namba. For a quick break, the cafés and casual restaurants around Nipponbashi are more convenient than trying to sit down in the busiest part of Namba.
Spend the afternoon at Round1 Stadium Sennichimae, a large entertainment complex near Namba. Allow around two hours for arcade cabinets, rhythm games, crane games, and sports activities; the exact cost depends on the games and any package you choose, so expect roughly ¥1,000–3,000 for a casual session. It is a good place to play rather than simply shop, and you can usually drop in without a reservation, though popular areas may be busier later in the day. Wear comfortable shoes and keep some ¥100 coins or an IC card available for machines.
Walk a few minutes to Wanaka Takoyaki for a classic Osaka snack, budgeting about ¥800–1,500 per person and roughly 45 minutes. Eat carefully—the centers are extremely hot—and consider ordering a small portion first if you want room for more street food. Finish with an hour around Dotonbori, following the canal and neon-lit streets rather than lingering only at the main bridge. The area is busiest after dark, so keep bags close and expect queues at the most famous stalls. If you still have energy, wander south toward Hozenji Yokocho for a quieter, lantern-lit contrast to the main entertainment streets.
Start at Osaka Castle Museum when it opens, allowing about two hours for the reconstructed castle interior and its exhibits on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the unification of Japan, and the castle’s changing role through history. The museum is easiest to reach from Morinomiya Station or Osakajokoen Station; expect a walk through the large park before reaching the keep. Admission is typically around ¥1,200, though check the official site for current pricing and any timed-entry arrangements. The grounds are spacious, so leave a little extra time for photographs rather than treating the castle as a quick indoor stop.
Walk or take the short subway connection toward Tanimachi, then spend roughly two hours at Osaka Museum of History. Its upper galleries are especially good for seeing Osaka’s development from the ancient capital of Naniwa through its merchant-city era and into the modern metropolis; the elevated views toward Osaka Castle are a bonus. Budget around ¥600 for admission. For lunch, eat near Tanimachi Yonchome Station before or after the museum—small udon shops and casual teishoku restaurants are more practical here than trying to reach the busier south side before the afternoon.
Continue south to Kuromon Ichiba Market in Nippombashi, allowing about 1½ hours for a relaxed tasting walk. Individual vendors set their own hours, and some close earlier than the market arcade itself, so arriving in mid-afternoon is safer than leaving this stop too late. Set aside roughly ¥1,500–3,000 per person for grilled seafood, fruit, tamagoyaki, or other small portions; look for vendors with clear prices and eat only in designated areas where requested. From there, walk north through Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Osaka’s long covered arcade, browsing at an unhurried pace for about 1½ hours. Finish in Hōzenji Yokocho, a compact lantern-lit alley near Namba, where the moss-covered Mizukake Fudō is tucked beside traditional restaurants. Spend around 45 minutes here, ideally after the busiest shopping crowds begin to thin, and keep the evening for a casual meal nearby rather than adding another major attraction.
After your early train from Osaka, walk or take a short bus ride from Himeji Station toward Himeji Castle; allow roughly 20–30 minutes from the station depending on whether you walk. Aim to arrive close to opening time, since the castle’s narrow stairways become congested later in the day. Set aside about three hours for the main keep, fortified paths, gates, and expansive grounds. Entry is generally around ¥1,000 for the castle alone, with combined tickets sometimes available for the castle and garden. Wear comfortable shoes: the interior floors are steep, polished, and often sock-only, and queues can form inside the keep.
Walk a few minutes from the castle to Kōko-en Garden, a series of beautifully maintained Edo-period-style gardens beside the former feudal residence. Give yourself about 90 minutes to wander the ponds, tea-house grounds, bamboo, and seasonal plantings; a combined castle-and-garden ticket is usually the best value. Afterward, take a local bus or taxi west—roughly 10–15 minutes—to Himeji City Museum of Literature. Allow around 1½ hours for its exhibitions on writers and cultural figures connected with the region. Check the museum’s current closing day before committing, as Japanese museums commonly have a regular weekly closure and occasional exhibition-related shutdowns.
Return toward the castle area for an early dinner at Menme, a popular spot for handmade udon. Expect a casual, busy meal of about an hour and roughly ¥1,000–2,000 per person; arriving before the main dinner rush makes seating easier. From there, walk back to Himeji Station for the JR Special Rapid Service to Osaka. The train itself takes about 65 minutes, but allow close to two hours door to door for walking, station navigation, and the ride back to your hotel. If you are tired after the castle stairs, the Shinkansen from Shin-Himeji Station is faster but usually not worth the extra transfer and fare for this route.
After the early Himeji–Hiroshima Shinkansen arrival, go directly to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Peace Memorial Park. Allow roughly three hours door to door from your Himeji hotel, including the walk or local connection to the station, boarding buffer, and the transfer from Hiroshima Station to the park. The museum is emotionally heavy and best approached without rushing; reserve about two hours for the exhibits on the atomic bombing and its aftermath. Entry is inexpensive—typically around ¥200—but expect security and possible queues, particularly during busy travel periods. If you have luggage, use station lockers or arrange hotel luggage storage before heading into the park.
Walk slowly through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park after the museum, visiting the Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims, Children’s Peace Monument, and A-Bomb Dome in that order. Give this area at least 1½ hours; the riverfront paths and open spaces provide a necessary pause between the museum and the rest of the day. From the park, Hiroshima Orizuru Tower is only a few minutes on foot. Allow about 1½ hours for its observation deck and exhibits about origami cranes and Hiroshima’s rebuilding. Admission is relatively expensive for a viewpoint—roughly ¥1,700–2,200 depending on the ticket type—but the open-air views are particularly good in clear weather. Save the paper crane experience for here rather than trying to hurry through it in the park.
Walk about 10–15 minutes east toward Okonomimura in Shintenchi for dinner. This compact multi-floor complex is a fun introduction to Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, cooked on the counter in front of you; allow around 1½ hours and budget ¥1,500–3,000 per person. Choose a counter with available seats rather than trying to visit several stalls in one evening—queues can build, and the portions are filling. After dinner, allow roughly three hours door to door for the return to Osaka, including getting back to Hiroshima Station, waiting for your reserved train, and the onward transfer to your hotel. Aim to leave the restaurant with generous station margin; the day is already long, and missing the planned train would make the late arrival considerably more tiring.
After the long transfer from Hiroshima, allow roughly 1½ hours door to door from your Nara-area arrival point to Nara Park, including station changes, walking, and luggage logistics. If you have bags, leave them at your hotel or use a station locker before sightseeing. Begin at Nara National Museum for about two hours; the Buddhist sculpture collection is the highlight, and it gives useful context for the temples you’ll see later. Check the museum’s current opening day and hours before traveling, as galleries may close on specific weekdays; admission is typically around ¥700–¥800, with special exhibitions costing more.
From the museum, walk about 10 minutes through Nara Park, keeping an eye out for deer around the paths and lanterns. Continue to Tōdai-ji, where the Great Buddha Hall is the main event. Allow about 1½ hours, including the approach through Nandaimon Gate and time to appreciate the enormous wooden hall rather than rushing straight inside. The temple grounds generally open earlier than many museums, but hours and admission—usually around ¥800—can change seasonally. This is one of the busiest stops in Nara, so a slightly later lunch after the main temple rush can make the day feel calmer.
Walk or take a local bus deeper into the park toward Kasuga Taisha; walking takes roughly 30 minutes from Tōdai-ji, with the forested approach making it a pleasant transition. Spend about 1½ hours among the stone and bronze lanterns, and consider paying for the inner sanctuary area if it is open—the lantern-lined corridors are especially atmospheric. From the shrine, walk or bus back toward town and continue to Naramachi, allowing about 1½ hours to wander its preserved merchant houses, narrow lanes, small craft shops, and machiya façades. Some individual houses and shops close in the late afternoon, so prioritize any interiors before simply strolling the neighborhood.
Finish at Kameya Kiyonaga in Naramachi for traditional Japanese sweets or a light meal, budgeting roughly ¥1,000–2,500 per person. It is a good place to slow down after the park’s walking, but check the day’s closing time before setting out because smaller Naramachi businesses often keep limited hours. If you are returning to Osaka, walk back toward Kintetsu-Nara Station afterward; the station area is generally the most convenient departure point, and leaving after dinner avoids trying to navigate the park paths in the dark.
Leave your Nara hotel in the morning and allow about 1½ hours door to door to reach the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living in Tenjinbashisuji. The simplest route is the Kintetsu Nara Line to Osaka-Namba, followed by the Osaka Metro to Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome; the JR Yamatoji Rapid is a useful alternative if you are closer to JR Nara Station. Once there, spend roughly 1½ hours walking through the reconstructed Edo-period streets—one of Osaka’s most atmospheric history experiences. Rental yukata are sometimes available, but treat that as optional and dependent on the day’s availability. Budget around ¥600–1,000 for admission; check the museum’s current opening day and hours before setting out.
From Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome, take the Osaka Metro to Umeda and walk through the Grand Front Osaka and Yodobashi Umeda area toward Nintendo OSAKA in Daimaru Umeda. Allow about 1½ hours for the character displays, game-themed merchandise, and inevitable browsing detours. Continue within the same Umeda retail district to Pokémon Center Osaka, allowing another hour. Both shops are free to enter, but popular releases can draw queues and purchase limits; late afternoon is generally easier than opening time, though special events may change that. Keep your bags manageable—there is excellent shopping here, and this is an easy place to accidentally acquire a suitcase’s worth of souvenirs.
Walk or take the short subway ride to the HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel, where the 45-minute ride and boarding wait give you a broad view over Umeda and the dense Osaka skyline. It is best near sunset, but visibility varies, and the attraction may close or pause in poor weather. From Umeda, take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line south to Dobutsuen-mae, then walk into Shinsekai for dinner at Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai. Allow about an hour and ¥2,000–4,000 per person; order skewers as you go, and remember the traditional rule that the shared sauce is not for double-dipping. After dinner, stroll beneath the bright signs around Janjan Yokocho before returning to your Osaka hotel.
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