Efficient Travel and Exploration from Yokohama to Osaka

Day 1: Yokohama to Nagoya Travel

Yokohama, Japan on June 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Bills Yokohama

Enjoy a fresh and healthy breakfast at Bills, famous for its ricotta pancakes and ocean views, setting a delicious tone for the travel day.
JPY1500, 1h0m

8:30am

Travel from Yokohama to Nagoya via Shinkansen

Board the Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi or Hikari) from Yokohama Station to Nagoya Station, a quick 1 hour 30 minute bullet train ride.
JPY7500, 1h30m

10:00am

Explore Nagoya Castle

Visit the historic Nagoya Castle featuring beautiful architecture and cultural exhibits revealing samurai history.
JPY500, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Yamachan Sakae

Savor Nagoya’s specialty chicken wings served with refreshing sides at the popular Yamachan chain in Sakae district.
JPY1200, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Atsuta Shrine

Explore one of Shinto’s most significant shrines known for its tranquil grounds and cultural importance.
Free, 1h0m

3:00pm

Continue Shinkansen travel from Nagoya to Osaka

Take the bullet train for approximately 50 minutes from Nagoya to Osaka, moving further west efficiently.
JPY4000, 50m

4:00pm

Check Into Osaka Hotel

Settle in your hotel in central Osaka, ready to explore the city the next day.
Varies, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner in Dotonbori

Explore the vibrant Dotonbori district for dinner, try local favorites like takoyaki or okonomiyaki at Mizuno (opens until 10pm).
JPY1500, 1h30m
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Day 2: Osaka Cultural Highlights

Osaka, Japan on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at LiLo Coffee Roasters

Start the day with specialty coffee and freshly baked pastries at this local gem, open from 7am.
JPY800, 0h45m

9:00am

Visit Osaka Castle

Explore the iconic Osaka Castle and its museum, open from 9am to deepen your understanding of Japanese history and architecture.
JPY600, 2h0m

11:30am

Walk through Osaka Museum of History

A short walk from the castle, this museum offers interactive exhibits tracing Osaka’s development over centuries.
JPY600, 1h0m

12:45pm

Lunch at Kuromon Ichiba Market

Taste fresh seafood and street food delights at Osaka’s famous market open until late afternoon.
JPY1500, 1h0m

2:00pm

Explore Umeda Sky Building

Visit the Floating Garden Observatory for panoramic views of Osaka skyline, open until 10pm.
JPY1500, 1h15m

3:30pm

Stroll through Nakanoshima Park

Relax by the river in this picturesque park, ideal for a peaceful break and photos.
Free, 1h0m

5:00pm

Early Dinner at Kushikatsu Daruma (Shinsekai)

Enjoy famous kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) in the nostalgic Shinsekai district, open until 9:30pm.
JPY1800, 1h0m

6:30pm

Evening walk in Dotonbori

Experience vibrant neon lights and street life of Dotonbori at night, ideal for shopping and entertainment.
Free, 1h30m
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