{
  "schemaVersion": 2,
  "id": "osaka",
  "name": "Osaka",
  "japaneseName": "大阪",
  "title": "Osaka, at your own pace.",
  "intro": "Canal lights, castle views, little cafés and something delicious around the corner. Find your kind of Osaka, choose an easygoing outing and make the day your own.",
  "checked": "2026-10-22",
  "map": {
    "center": [
      34.674,
      135.49
    ],
    "zoom": 12,
    "tileUrl": "https://tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png",
    "attribution": "© <a href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright\">OpenStreetMap</a> contributors",
    "maxZoom": 18
  },
  "heroImage": "osaka-dotonbori",
  "heroCaption": "Dotonbori, beside the canal",
  "metaDescription": "Explore Osaka’s food streets, castle, river walks and bay. Discover 14 places, choose one of six outings and build your own day with Fumi.",
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "all",
      "label": "All discoveries"
    },
    {
      "id": "sights",
      "label": "Major sights"
    },
    {
      "id": "gardens",
      "label": "Gardens & walks"
    },
    {
      "id": "food",
      "label": "Food & markets"
    },
    {
      "id": "culture",
      "label": "Culture & museums"
    },
    {
      "id": "shopping",
      "label": "Shopping"
    },
    {
      "id": "evening",
      "label": "Evenings"
    }
  ],
  "areas": [
    {
      "id": "minami",
      "label": "Namba & Shinsaibashi",
      "intro": "Food streets, covered shopping and a Dotonbori evening."
    },
    {
      "id": "kita",
      "label": "Umeda & Nakazakicho",
      "intro": "Independent cafés, city shopping and skyline views."
    },
    {
      "id": "river",
      "label": "Nakanoshima",
      "intro": "Art, river paths and a quieter city afternoon."
    },
    {
      "id": "castle",
      "label": "Osaka Castle",
      "intro": "Moats, parkland and a tower museum."
    },
    {
      "id": "bay",
      "label": "Osaka Bay & Tempozan",
      "intro": "Kaiyukan, the waterfront and a slower family day."
    },
    {
      "id": "tennoji",
      "label": "Tennoji & Shinsekai",
      "intro": "Temple grounds and colourful dining streets."
    },
    {
      "id": "south",
      "label": "Sumiyoshi",
      "intro": "A shrine excursion south of the centre."
    }
  ],
  "stations": [
    {
      "id": "osaka",
      "label": "JR Osaka Station",
      "query": "Osaka Station 大阪駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "namba",
      "label": "Osaka Metro Namba",
      "query": "Namba Station Osaka Metro なんば駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "osaka-namba",
      "label": "Osaka-Namba · Kintetsu / Hanshin",
      "query": "Osaka-Namba Station 大阪難波駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "nankai-namba",
      "label": "Nankai Namba",
      "query": "Nankai Namba Station 南海なんば駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "shin-osaka",
      "label": "Shin-Osaka Station",
      "query": "Shin-Osaka Station 新大阪駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "nippombashi",
      "label": "Nippombashi · Osaka Metro",
      "query": "Nippombashi Station Osaka Metro 日本橋駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "shinsaibashi",
      "label": "Shinsaibashi Station",
      "query": "Shinsaibashi Station 心斎橋駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "morinomiya",
      "label": "Morinomiya Station",
      "query": "Morinomiya Station 森ノ宮駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "osakajokoen",
      "label": "Osakajokoen Station",
      "query": "Osakajokoen Station 大阪城公園駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "kitahama",
      "label": "Kitahama Station",
      "query": "Kitahama Station 北浜駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "yodoyabashi",
      "label": "Yodoyabashi Station",
      "query": "Yodoyabashi Station 淀屋橋駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "watanabebashi",
      "label": "Watanabebashi Station",
      "query": "Watanabebashi Station 渡辺橋駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "nakazakicho",
      "label": "Nakazakicho Station",
      "query": "Nakazakicho Station 中崎町駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "osakako",
      "label": "Osakako Station",
      "query": "Osakako Station 大阪港駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "tennoji",
      "label": "Tennoji Station",
      "query": "Tennoji Station 天王寺駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "shitennoji-mae",
      "label": "Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka",
      "query": "Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station 四天王寺前夕陽ヶ丘駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "ebisucho",
      "label": "Ebisucho Station",
      "query": "Ebisucho Station 恵美須町駅 Osaka"
    },
    {
      "id": "sumiyoshitaisha",
      "label": "Sumiyoshitaisha · Nankai",
      "query": "Sumiyoshitaisha Station 住吉大社駅 Osaka"
    }
  ],
  "places": [
    {
      "id": "castle",
      "name": "Osaka Castle & park",
      "ja": "大阪城・大阪城公園",
      "area": "castle",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "culture",
        "gardens"
      ],
      "tagline": "A castle above the city",
      "description": "Great stone walls, wide moats and a shining castle roof give Osaka a different kind of drama. Enjoy the park, then choose whether to explore the museum inside the reconstructed main tower.",
      "lat": 34.68722,
      "lng": 135.52583,
      "minutes": [
        90,
        150
      ],
      "terrain": "Large grounds, slopes and a substantial walk from the station.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Park free; tower and some gardens paid",
      "arrival": "JR Osakajokoen and Morinomiya serve different sides of the park. The tower is still a walk from either station; use the official park map to choose your entrance.",
      "practical": "The tower is a museum in a 1931 reconstruction, not a preserved medieval interior. Allow time for queues. Tower and garden admissions are separate from the public park.",
      "address": "1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Osaka Castle Museum 大阪城天守閣 Osaka",
      "source": "https://osakacastle.net/access/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [],
      "image": "osaka-castle",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "access": "Use the castle’s official barrier-free map for the approach and entrance. A short visit does not remove the walk through the park.",
      "accessUrl": "https://osakacastle.net/access/",
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-castle"
    },
    {
      "id": "dotonbori",
      "name": "Dotonbori",
      "ja": "道頓堀",
      "area": "minami",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "food",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "Osaka, with the lights turned up",
      "description": "Giant signs, canal reflections and the promise of something delicious around the corner. Come for a wander beside the water, then settle into dinner instead of trying to taste everything at once.",
      "lat": 34.66871,
      "lng": 135.50131,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Busy bridges and canal paths; access down to the water varies.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Public streets; dining extra",
      "arrival": "Start around Ebisubashi bridge. Osaka Metro Namba and Osaka-Namba are useful approaches; Nankai Namba is farther south. Follow the station signs for your line on the way back.",
      "practical": "The evening is lively and often crowded. Stop to take photos away from the main flow. Compare menus and prices before choosing a table; restaurant hours vary.",
      "address": "Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Ebisubashi Bridge 戎橋 Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.osaka-info.jp/en/spot/dotonbori/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "hozenji",
        "shinsaibashi"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-dotonbori",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-dotonbori"
    },
    {
      "id": "hozenji",
      "name": "Hozenji & its little lanes",
      "ja": "法善寺・法善寺横丁",
      "area": "minami",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "food",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "A quieter turn off the neon streets",
      "description": "Stone paving, small restaurants and a moss-covered Fudo statue make a memorable pause near Dotonbori. This is a small place to enjoy slowly, with a working temple at its heart.",
      "lat": 34.66775,
      "lng": 135.50187,
      "minutes": [
        20,
        40
      ],
      "terrain": "Narrow stone-paved lanes; thresholds and steps at some venues.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Temple surroundings & public lanes",
      "arrival": "Walk to Hozenji Temple from the Namba area. It is close to Dotonbori, but the smaller lanes are easy to pass without noticing.",
      "practical": "Give worshippers space and follow the temple’s signs. The lanes are brief to explore; allow additional time if you stop for a meal. Businesses keep their own hours.",
      "address": "1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Hozenji Temple 法善寺 Osaka",
      "source": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/spot/hozenji-yokocho/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "dotonbori",
        "kuromon"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-hozenji",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-hozenji"
    },
    {
      "id": "kuromon",
      "name": "Kuromon Market",
      "ja": "黒門市場",
      "area": "minami",
      "category": [
        "food",
        "shopping"
      ],
      "tagline": "Follow your appetite, one little stop at a time",
      "description": "Seafood, fruit, sweets and everyday ingredients fill this covered market. Browse first, choose something that catches your eye, and enjoy a few good tastes without turning lunch into a race.",
      "lat": 34.6653,
      "lng": 135.5064,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Covered shopping street with narrow, busy sections.",
      "shelter": "covered",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "No entry ticket; purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Use Osaka Metro Nippombashi or Kintetsu-Nippombashi, then follow the market’s access map. This is Osaka’s Nippombashi, not Tokyo’s Nihombashi.",
      "practical": "Visit during the daytime: opening days and hours differ by shop. Eat where the seller directs you, keep doorways clear, and check prices and portions before ordering.",
      "address": "Nippombashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Kuromon Ichiba Market 黒門市場 Osaka",
      "source": "https://kuromon.com/en/access/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "hozenji",
        "dotonbori"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-kuromon",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-kuromon"
    },
    {
      "id": "shinsaibashi",
      "name": "Shinsaibashi-suji",
      "ja": "心斎橋筋商店街",
      "area": "minami",
      "category": [
        "shopping",
        "food"
      ],
      "tagline": "A covered stroll, a lovely find",
      "description": "Fashion, familiar shops and little food stops share one of Osaka’s best-known arcades. Browse at your own pace, then follow the shopping street south towards the canal.",
      "lat": 34.6725,
      "lng": 135.5,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "Covered arcade; busy crossings and shop entrances.",
      "shelter": "covered",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "No entry ticket; purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Begin near Shinsaibashi Station for a southbound browse. Dotonbori is at the southern end of this shopping area; choose Namba for your return if you finish there.",
      "practical": "Shop opening hours vary. The arcade gives useful rain cover, but connections and road crossings are not all sheltered. Leave time to sit down between shops.",
      "address": "Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street 心斎橋筋商店街 Osaka",
      "source": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/spot/shinsaibashi-suji-shopping-street/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "dotonbori",
        "hozenji"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-shinsaibashi",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-shinsaibashi"
    },
    {
      "id": "nakanoshima",
      "name": "Nakanoshima Park",
      "ja": "中之島公園",
      "area": "river",
      "category": [
        "gardens",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "A little breathing space by the river",
      "description": "Water on either side, garden paths and handsome old buildings: the riverside offers a gentler rhythm in the middle of Osaka. Come for a short stroll, a bench and a café pause.",
      "lat": 34.69221,
      "lng": 135.50845,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Mostly outdoor paths; bridge approaches and access routes vary.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Public park",
      "arrival": "Kitahama and Keihan Naniwabashi are useful for the park and rose garden. Yodoyabashi suits the western approach near the Central Public Hall.",
      "practical": "The roses are seasonal, but the river and streetscape are enjoyable beyond flowering time. The art museum is farther west on Nakanoshima, not next to this park.",
      "address": "1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden 中之島公園 バラ園 Osaka",
      "source": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/spot/nakanoshima-park/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "art"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-nakanoshima",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-nakanoshima"
    },
    {
      "id": "umeda",
      "name": "Umeda Sky Building",
      "ja": "梅田スカイビル",
      "area": "kita",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "See Osaka open out around you",
      "description": "The twin towers and high observatory turn the city into a sweep of rooftops and distant horizons. Choose a clear spell, linger over the view and leave space for dinner in Umeda afterwards.",
      "lat": 34.70528,
      "lng": 135.48972,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "High-rise visit with lifts and escalators; an outdoor rooftop.",
      "shelter": "mixed",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Paid observatory",
      "arrival": "The building is northwest of JR Osaka Station. Use the building’s current access map for the walking approach; Shin-Osaka is a different station.",
      "practical": "Check observatory tickets and last entry for your day. The rooftop can close in poor weather. Sunset is a popular time, so allow extra time rather than planning a tight connection.",
      "address": "1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory 梅田スカイビル Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.skybldg.co.jp/en/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "nakazakicho"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-umeda",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-umeda"
    },
    {
      "id": "nakazakicho",
      "name": "Nakazakicho",
      "ja": "中崎町",
      "area": "kita",
      "category": [
        "shopping",
        "food"
      ],
      "tagline": "Small cafés, old houses, unexpected finds",
      "description": "A short change of scene from Umeda’s big buildings: browse vintage shops and small creative spaces between older houses. Let one inviting café be the reason to slow down.",
      "lat": 34.7068,
      "lng": 135.5053,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "Residential lanes; small shops may have steps or tight interiors.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Public streets; purchases extra",
      "arrival": "Start at Nakazakicho Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. Explore the nearby lanes on foot rather than expecting a single shopping complex.",
      "practical": "Cafés and independent shops keep individual hours; avoid assuming an early-morning opening. People live here, so keep voices gentle and ask before photographing interiors or residents.",
      "address": "Nakazaki and Nakazakinishi, Kita-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Nakazakicho Station 中崎町駅 Osaka",
      "source": "https://osaka-info.jp/experience/en/osaka/spot/203",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "umeda"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-nakazakicho",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-nakazakicho"
    },
    {
      "id": "kaiyukan",
      "name": "Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan",
      "ja": "海遊館",
      "area": "bay",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "A whole ocean to take your time with",
      "description": "Follow the aquarium’s route through a succession of watery worlds, with the great central tank at its heart. An absorbing choice for a family day or a change from city streets.",
      "lat": 34.65447,
      "lng": 135.42889,
      "minutes": [
        120,
        180
      ],
      "terrain": "A long indoor viewing route across several levels.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Paid aquarium; date-specific tickets",
      "arrival": "Take the Osaka Metro Chuo Line to Osakako, then follow the aquarium signs towards Tempozan. Plan for the walk from the station as well as your entry time.",
      "practical": "Check the aquarium calendar and book the appropriate dated entry directly with Kaiyukan. Allow time for queues and breaks; an indoor attraction can still involve plenty of walking.",
      "address": "1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 海遊館 Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.kaiyukan.com/info/ticket/kaiyukan/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "tempozan"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-kaiyukan",
      "admission": "paid",
      "family": true,
      "accessUrl": "https://www.kaiyukan.com/info/area/barrierfree/",
      "access": "The operator provides ramps and staff-assisted elevator routes, plus a facilities map. Read the accessibility guide before arrival and ask staff about the route that suits you.",
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-kaiyukan"
    },
    {
      "id": "tempozan",
      "name": "Tempozan waterfront",
      "ja": "天保山ハーバービレッジ",
      "area": "bay",
      "category": [
        "gardens",
        "food"
      ],
      "tagline": "Sea air after the aquarium",
      "description": "Make time for the harbour, a waterside pause and something to eat around Tempozan. The big wheel gives the area its familiar silhouette; you can enjoy the waterfront without adding another ticketed attraction.",
      "lat": 34.6562,
      "lng": 135.4302,
      "minutes": [
        30,
        60
      ],
      "terrain": "Outdoor waterfront and shopping areas; exposed to wind and weather.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": true,
      "entry": "Public waterfront; attractions extra",
      "arrival": "The waterfront and Tempozan Marketplace are beside Kaiyukan, a walk from Osakako Station. Return to the same station for the Chuo Line.",
      "practical": "Wheel rides, cruises and other attractions have separate tickets and operating conditions. This stop is for a gentle waterfront visit, not a promise that every attraction is running.",
      "address": "Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Tempozan Marketplace 天保山マーケットプレース Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.kaiyukan.com/thv/marketplace/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "kaiyukan"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-tempozan",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": true,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-tempozan"
    },
    {
      "id": "shinsekai",
      "name": "Shinsekai",
      "ja": "新世界",
      "area": "tennoji",
      "category": [
        "sights",
        "food",
        "evening"
      ],
      "tagline": "Retro signs and a very Osaka lunch",
      "description": "Tsutenkaku rises above a cheerful tangle of signs, cafés and kushikatsu restaurants. Enjoy the streets at ground level, find a table and give this colourful neighbourhood its own time.",
      "lat": 34.65222,
      "lng": 135.50611,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Busy city streets and narrow dining lanes.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Public streets; tower & dining extra",
      "arrival": "Ebisucho and Dobutsuen-mae approach different ends of the neighbourhood. Choose the station that suits your route, then head towards Tsutenkaku.",
      "practical": "The visit time covers the streets, not a tower visit or a sit-down meal. If you add the tower, check its own ticket and queue arrangements. Compare restaurant menus before sitting down.",
      "address": "Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Tsutenkaku 通天閣 Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.osaka-info.jp/en/spot/shinsekai/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "shitennoji"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-shinsekai",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-shinsekai"
    },
    {
      "id": "shitennoji",
      "name": "Shitennoji",
      "ja": "四天王寺",
      "area": "tennoji",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "sights"
      ],
      "tagline": "A quieter chapter of Osaka",
      "description": "Temple gates, the pagoda and spacious grounds offer a pause from the city’s bright signs. Choose a few areas to explore and let the atmosphere, rather than a checklist, set the pace.",
      "lat": 34.6539,
      "lng": 135.51645,
      "minutes": [
        60,
        90
      ],
      "terrain": "Temple grounds with thresholds, gravel and steps.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Grounds partly free; inner areas paid",
      "arrival": "Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line is the closest convenient approach. Tennoji Station is another option with a longer walk.",
      "practical": "The inner precinct, garden and treasure house can have different opening arrangements and tickets. Check what is open on your day; this remains an active place of worship.",
      "address": "1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Shitennoji Temple 四天王寺 Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.shitennoji.or.jp/admission.html",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "shinsekai"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-shitennoji",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "accessUrl": "https://www.shitennoji.or.jp/access.html",
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-shitennoji"
    },
    {
      "id": "sumiyoshi",
      "name": "Sumiyoshi Taisha",
      "ja": "住吉大社",
      "area": "south",
      "category": [
        "culture",
        "gardens"
      ],
      "tagline": "An arched bridge and a slower hour",
      "description": "The striking bridge and distinctive shrine buildings make a rewarding excursion south of the centre. Leave the shopping streets behind for a little while and enjoy the grounds with time to notice the details.",
      "lat": 34.6128,
      "lng": 135.49294,
      "minutes": [
        45,
        75
      ],
      "terrain": "Shrine paths and steps; the arched bridge is steep.",
      "shelter": "outdoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Shrine grounds",
      "arrival": "Nankai Sumiyoshitaisha Station serves the shrine. From Nankai Namba, check the stopping pattern before boarding; not every service stops here. The Hankai tram has a separate stop nearby.",
      "practical": "Plan a daytime visit and check the gate hours. The arched bridge is steep; consult the shrine’s precinct map before choosing your approach.",
      "address": "2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Sumiyoshi Taisha 住吉大社 Osaka",
      "source": "https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "shinsekai"
      ],
      "image": "osaka-sumiyoshi",
      "admission": "free",
      "family": false,
      "accessUrl": "https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/cmn/pdf/map_en.pdf",
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-sumiyoshi"
    },
    {
      "id": "art",
      "name": "Nakanoshima Museum of Art",
      "ja": "大阪中之島美術館",
      "area": "river",
      "category": [
        "culture"
      ],
      "tagline": "A bold building, a fresh perspective",
      "description": "The black cube makes a striking arrival, and the changing exhibitions give you a reason to linger inside. Choose the exhibition that interests you, then continue with lunch and a riverside walk.",
      "lat": 34.6917,
      "lng": 135.491,
      "minutes": [
        90,
        120
      ],
      "terrain": "Indoor galleries across several levels; walking between exhibitions.",
      "shelter": "indoor",
      "shortVisit": false,
      "entry": "Paid exhibitions; arrangements vary",
      "arrival": "Use Watanabebashi on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line or Higobashi on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, then follow the museum’s access map.",
      "practical": "Check the exhibition calendar before going. Galleries normally close on Mondays, or the next weekday after a Monday holiday. Tickets are set by exhibition. The park and rose garden are farther east, with a separate walk or transport connection.",
      "address": "4-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka",
      "query": "Nakanoshima Museum of Art Osaka 大阪中之島美術館",
      "source": "https://nakka-art.jp/en/visit-en/info-en/",
      "sourceLabel": "Official visitor information & access",
      "pairs": [
        "nakanoshima"
      ],
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      "admission": "paid",
      "family": false,
      "accessUrl": "https://nakka-art.jp/en/visit-en/access/",
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#place-art"
    }
  ],
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    {
      "id": "minami",
      "title": "A taste of Osaka",
      "eyebrow": "Kuromon, Hozenji & Dotonbori",
      "image": "osaka-dotonbori",
      "stops": [
        "kuromon",
        "hozenji",
        "dotonbori"
      ],
      "duration": "4–5 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Begin with market flavours, turn into the little temple lanes, then let Dotonbori lead you towards dinner.",
      "note": "Start in the afternoon while the market shops are open. Three nearby stops leave room for browsing and a meal; they are not three full meals.",
      "pace": "City streets, crowds & a canal stroll",
      "startStation": "nippombashi",
      "returnStation": "namba",
      "arrival": "Arrive at Osaka Metro Nippombashi and use the market’s entrance map. Keep Kuromon first, before the evening streets.",
      "meal": "Choose a few market tastes, then save room for a sit-down dinner around Namba. Check the menu before taking a table.",
      "shorten": "Begin at Hozenji and make this a shorter Dotonbori dinner outing. Leave the market for another day.",
      "weather": "Kuromon is covered; the temple lanes and canal are outdoors. Choose Shinsaibashi’s arcade if you want more shelter.",
      "bestFor": "A first Osaka visit",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "kuromon",
          "note": "Browse during shop hours and enjoy purchases where the seller directs you."
        },
        {
          "place": "hozenji",
          "note": "Take the lanes slowly and give worshippers room."
        },
        {
          "place": "dotonbori",
          "note": "Enjoy the canal, then choose one place for dinner."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-minami"
    },
    {
      "id": "castle",
      "title": "A castle morning, unhurried",
      "eyebrow": "Osaka Castle",
      "image": "osaka-castle",
      "stops": [
        "castle"
      ],
      "duration": "3–4 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Give the castle and its wide park a proper morning, with a lunch break and time to enjoy the moat-side views.",
      "note": "This outing includes the approach, a tower visit if you choose it, the park and a break. You do not need another attraction to fill the morning.",
      "pace": "A large park; allow for the approach",
      "startStation": "morinomiya",
      "returnStation": "osakajokoen",
      "arrival": "Start from Morinomiya and follow the official park map towards the tower. For a step-free route, use the castle’s barrier-free map.",
      "meal": "Pause around the park’s food and café areas rather than carrying lunch through the whole visit.",
      "shorten": "Enjoy the moat and exterior views, then choose a café. Skip the paid tower if you prefer a shorter outing.",
      "weather": "Much of the day is outdoors. In heat or heavy rain, consider the art museum instead.",
      "bestFor": "History & room to wander",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "castle",
          "note": "Choose the park, the tower museum, or both. Allow for queues and the walk between them."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-castle"
    },
    {
      "id": "riverside",
      "title": "Art, water & a little pause",
      "eyebrow": "Nakanoshima",
      "image": "osaka-art",
      "stops": [
        "art",
        "nakanoshima"
      ],
      "duration": "4–5 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Explore an exhibition, stop for lunch, then follow the city’s riverside towards the old buildings and park.",
      "note": "The museum and park are on different parts of Nakanoshima. Allow roughly half an hour or more for the connecting walk, with time to pause; check the route before leaving.",
      "pace": "Galleries, then an outdoor city walk",
      "startStation": "watanabebashi",
      "returnStation": "kitahama",
      "arrival": "Start near Watanabebashi and follow the museum’s entrance map. Check that your chosen exhibition is open.",
      "meal": "Take a lunch or café break before continuing east towards the Central Public Hall and park.",
      "shorten": "Keep the museum and lunch; save the park for another visit. Or make a free outing of the park and nearby streets.",
      "weather": "The museum is indoors. In wet weather, finish after lunch instead of committing to the riverside walk.",
      "bestFor": "Art lovers & a gentler afternoon",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "art",
          "note": "Choose an exhibition that appeals to you; tickets and galleries vary."
        },
        {
          "place": "nakanoshima",
          "note": "Enjoy the park and river views. Roses are a seasonal bonus."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-riverside"
    },
    {
      "id": "kita",
      "title": "Little shops, a big view",
      "eyebrow": "Nakazakicho & Umeda",
      "image": "osaka-umeda",
      "stops": [
        "nakazakicho",
        "umeda"
      ],
      "duration": "4–5 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Begin among older houses and independent cafés, then trade the little lanes for an expansive view from Umeda Sky Building.",
      "note": "The stops are on opposite sides of the wider Umeda area. Allow for the connecting walk and use the Sky Building’s current access map.",
      "pace": "Neighbourhood lanes, city crossings & a high view",
      "startStation": "nakazakicho",
      "returnStation": "osaka",
      "arrival": "Begin at Nakazakicho Station after your chosen shops have opened. Move towards the Sky Building through the Umeda district.",
      "meal": "Make a café lunch part of Nakazakicho, or leave room for dinner around Osaka Station after the view.",
      "shorten": "Choose either a café-and-shopping afternoon or the observatory with dinner. Both work on their own.",
      "weather": "The observatory includes an outdoor rooftop, which can close in poor weather. Cloud can change the view.",
      "bestFor": "Cafés, shopping & a skyline",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "nakazakicho",
          "note": "Browse a few small shops without rushing the residential lanes."
        },
        {
          "place": "umeda",
          "note": "Check tickets and conditions; leave extra time if aiming for sunset."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-kita"
    },
    {
      "id": "bay",
      "title": "An ocean afternoon",
      "eyebrow": "Kaiyukan & Tempozan",
      "image": "osaka-kaiyukan",
      "stops": [
        "kaiyukan",
        "tempozan"
      ],
      "duration": "4–5 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Let the aquarium be the main event, with time for lunch and a little sea air afterwards.",
      "note": "Book your aquarium entry for the time you intend to arrive. The bay is away from central Osaka: allow extra time for the journey out and back.",
      "pace": "A long indoor visit; optional waterfront stroll",
      "startStation": "osakako",
      "returnStation": "osakako",
      "arrival": "Use the Osaka Metro Chuo Line to Osakako and walk to Kaiyukan. Check your booked entry time before setting off.",
      "meal": "Plan lunch before or after the aquarium around Tempozan, rather than squeezing another major attraction into the break.",
      "shorten": "Make Kaiyukan your only stop and sit down for a meal before returning. The waterfront is optional.",
      "weather": "The aquarium works well for a wet day, though the station approach is outdoors. Skip the waterfront in strong wind or rain.",
      "bestFor": "Families & a change of scenery",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "kaiyukan",
          "note": "Take the viewing route at a comfortable pace; leave space for a break."
        },
        {
          "place": "tempozan",
          "note": "A short harbour pause, then food and the return train."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-bay"
    },
    {
      "id": "temple-retro",
      "title": "Temple calm, retro colour",
      "eyebrow": "Shitennoji & Shinsekai",
      "image": "osaka-shinsekai",
      "stops": [
        "shitennoji",
        "shinsekai"
      ],
      "duration": "4–5 hours",
      "budget": 300,
      "mode": "walking",
      "description": "Begin with a quieter temple visit, then head towards Shinsekai’s colourful streets for a leisurely lunch.",
      "note": "Allow time for the walk between the temple and Shinsekai, including city crossings. Tsutenkaku admission is an optional extra, not included in the visit estimate.",
      "pace": "Temple paths, streets & a longer connection",
      "startStation": "shitennoji-mae",
      "returnStation": "ebisucho",
      "arrival": "Arrive at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka and follow the temple access route. Visit the temple before the lunch streets.",
      "meal": "Choose a restaurant in Shinsekai, compare menus and take time over a sit-down lunch.",
      "shorten": "Choose the temple with a nearby café, or start in Shinsekai for a shorter food-and-streets outing.",
      "weather": "Mostly outdoors. Temple buildings and restaurants give pauses, but this is not an all-weather walking route.",
      "bestFor": "Two very different sides of Osaka",
      "stages": [
        {
          "place": "shitennoji",
          "note": "Choose the open temple areas that interest you."
        },
        {
          "place": "shinsekai",
          "note": "Enjoy the street scene and lunch; add the tower only if time and energy allow."
        }
      ],
      "pagePath": "/explore/osaka/#outing-temple-retro"
    }
  ],
  "links": [
    {
      "label": "Osaka Station: film, maps & exits",
      "url": "/railway-guides/stations/osaka/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Shin-Osaka: arriving by bullet train",
      "url": "/railway-guides/stations/shin-osaka/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Osaka railways & transfers",
      "url": "/railway-guides/osaka-network/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Japanese for travellers",
      "url": "/japanese/"
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      "width": 1200,
      "height": 800,
      "alt": "Osaka Castle rising above its moats and green park, with the city skyline beyond"
    },
    {
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    {
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      "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0",
      "width": 1200,
      "height": 800,
      "alt": "Formal flower beds and city views in Nakanoshima Park"
    },
    {
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      "width": 1200,
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      "alt": "Looking up through Umeda Sky Building toward its circular rooftop opening"
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    {
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    {
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      "width": 1200,
      "height": 795,
      "alt": "The Tempozan Ferris Wheel rising above the waterfront buildings"
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      "license": "CC BY 2.0",
      "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0",
      "width": 1200,
      "height": 800,
      "alt": "Colourful restaurant signs and Tsutenkaku Tower illuminated in Shinsekai"
    },
    {
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      "author": "Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France",
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      "license": "CC BY 2.0",
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      "width": 1200,
      "height": 900,
      "alt": "Traditional temple buildings beside a pond in the Shitennoji grounds"
    },
    {
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      "width": 1200,
      "height": 800,
      "alt": "The steep red Sorihashi bridge among trees at Sumiyoshi Taisha"
    },
    {
      "id": "osaka-art",
      "author": "Sakai Yayoi",
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      "alt": "The black cube of Nakanoshima Museum of Art above its landscaped entrance"
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  ],
  "evening": {
    "image": "osaka-dotonbori",
    "eyebrow": "WHEN OSAKA LIGHTS UP",
    "title": "Save a little appetite for the evening.",
    "description": "Canal reflections, a small restaurant down a lane, or the city spread out below you. Choose one lovely evening rather than racing between every bright sign.",
    "category": "evening"
  },
  "officialLinks": [
    {
      "label": "Official Osaka guidebook & maps",
      "url": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/information/area-map-download/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Osaka Metro station information",
      "url": "https://subway.osakametro.co.jp/en/station_guide/"
    },
    {
      "label": "Osaka official visitor guide",
      "url": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/"
    }
  ],
  "planningRules": [
    {
      "place": "kaiyukan",
      "otherAreas": [
        "minami",
        "kita",
        "castle",
        "south",
        "tennoji"
      ],
      "message": "Kaiyukan is out by Osaka Bay. Allow a separate train journey and keep your booked entry time in mind."
    },
    {
      "place": "sumiyoshi",
      "otherAreas": [
        "bay",
        "kita",
        "castle"
      ],
      "message": "Sumiyoshi is south of the centre. Check the connection before combining it with the bay or northern sights."
    }
  ],
  "orderingRules": [
    {
      "before": "kuromon",
      "after": "dotonbori",
      "message": "If Dotonbori is your evening stop, visit Kuromon first while its daytime shops are open."
    },
    {
      "before": "shitennoji",
      "after": "shinsekai",
      "message": "Visit the temple during its opening hours, then let Shinsekai be your later food stop."
    }
  ],
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  "publication": "published",
  "essentials": [
    {
      "title": "Know which Osaka station you need",
      "body": "JR Osaka is in Umeda. Shin-Osaka is the main bullet-train stop, on the other side of the river. Namba also has several operators and separate stations. Keep the operator and station name together when checking directions.",
      "label": "Osaka stations explained",
      "url": "/railway-guides/osaka-network/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Tap for the ride, stroll within an area",
      "body": "A Suica or ICOCA is a rechargeable travel card, not an unlimited pass. Use rail or subway for longer connections, then explore a small neighbourhood on foot. Our railway guide explains phone wallets and physical cards.",
      "label": "Start with the railway basics",
      "url": "/railway-guides/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Give lunch a proper place in the day",
      "body": "Takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu are part of the fun. Look at the menu and prices, choose what appeals to you and leave time to sit down. A market browse and a full meal need different amounts of time.",
      "label": "Ask Fumi about Japanese food",
      "url": "https://fumijapan.com/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Check your entrance, lift and rest stop",
      "body": "A large park, station or shopping district can involve more walking than its map pin suggests. Use official station maps for lifts and facilities, and check venue access details before choosing your approach.",
      "label": "Osaka Metro station maps",
      "url": "https://subway.osakametro.co.jp/en/station_guide/"
    },
    {
      "title": "Let the weather help you choose",
      "body": "Kaiyukan and an art exhibition offer indoor time; Kuromon and Shinsaibashi have covered shopping streets. Connections may still be outdoors. In heat or rain, choose fewer stops and make room for breaks.",
      "label": "Official Osaka visitor maps",
      "url": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/information/area-map-download/"
    },
    {
      "title": "One booking can shape the day",
      "body": "Check aquarium entry times and the museum exhibition calendar before fixing your plan. Observatory conditions can change with the weather. Each place links directly to its official visitor information.",
      "label": "Browse Osaka’s official visitor guide",
      "url": "https://osaka-info.jp/en/"
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "What should I choose for my first Osaka day?",
      "answer": "A taste of Osaka is a compact introduction to food streets and the canal. If you prefer history, choose the castle morning. Pick one outing first; these are alternatives, not a checklist to fit into one day."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is Osaka Station the same as Shin-Osaka?",
      "answer": "No. JR Osaka Station is in the Umeda area. Shin-Osaka is a different station used by Shinkansen trains. You can travel between them, but allow for that transfer rather than assuming you have arrived at the same place."
    },
    {
      "question": "Where are Universal Studios Japan and the longer day trips?",
      "answer": "This guide focuses on flexible city outings. Give Universal Studios Japan its own day and check the park’s official tickets and reservations. Kyoto, Nara and other longer excursions also deserve separate plans rather than being added casually to an Osaka afternoon."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I enjoy Osaka with less walking?",
      "answer": "Choose one main attraction and a nearby meal. Read the walking and access notes before committing; even an aquarium or castle visit can be substantial. Use the venue and station access maps to choose lifts and suitable entrances."
    },
    {
      "question": "Do I need to book through Fumi?",
      "answer": "No. This guide and planner are free, and Fumi receives no booking commissions. Book directly with a venue where needed. The Fumi app is a separate interactive companion, with free credits to get started."
    },
    {
      "question": "Will my plan work without mobile data?",
      "answer": "Save a day sheet before leaving: it keeps your selected stops, Japanese names, notes and links. New directions and the interactive map need a connection. Saved places are kept in this browser, separately for each city."
    }
  ],
  "companionBenefits": [
    [
      "osaka-kuromon",
      "A richer food experience",
      "Make Osaka taste even better.",
      "Ask about takoyaki, okonomiyaki or a dish you have never tried. Tell Fumi what you enjoy and what you want to spend, then discover the ingredients and stories behind your meal."
    ],
    [
      "osaka-shinsaibashi",
      "Shopping with confidence",
      "Find your own little discovery.",
      "Browse the big arcades and smaller shops with more confidence. Fumi can help you ask about a size, a product or a price, and understand the answer."
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      "Go beyond pointing at the menu.",
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