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1 day · Mid-range · Shin-Osaka Station
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Recommended Passes for Your Trip
✕ Not recommended for this trip
Kansai Thru Pass 1-day
¥800 (~$5) · Unlimited rides on Keihan, Hankyu, and other private lines in Kansai region
Your itinerary uses mainly JR lines and stays near Osaka; individual fares total about ¥600, no savings.
✕ Not recommended for this trip
Japan Rail Pass (7-day)
¥50,000 (~$333) · Unlimited travel on JR lines nationwide for 7 consecutive days
One-day itinerary stays within Kansai region with no Shinkansen travel; total transport cost under ¥2,000.
Day 1
≈ ¥14,900 (~$99)(transport ¥1,800 (~$12) · fees ¥8,600 (~$57) · meals ¥4,500 (~$30))
JR lines to Universal City Station; individual tickets cheaper than day passes for this route.
Start: Shin-Osaka Station
09:00
09:30
Breakfast
Ganko Sushi Shin-Osaka
1F Shin-Osaka Station, 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
Recommended: Morning sushi set (¥800–¥1,200)
Starting point at Shin-Osaka Station
Fresh sushi breakfast sets available from 7:00 AM
JR Osaka Loop Line to Nishikujo, transfer JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City, 35 min + 5 min walk
10:30
14:30
Super Nintendo World (Inside USJ — Park admission required)
Super Mario
USJ admission: ¥8,600 adults. Buy Express Pass to skip lines for popular Mario Kart ride.
Get Park TicketsWalk 2 min within Super Nintendo World
14:30
15:30
Mario Cafe & Store (Inside USJ — Park admission required)
Super Mario
Try Mario Burger and Princess Peach cake; merchandise includes park-exclusive items.
Get Park TicketsJR Yumesaki Line to Nishikujo, transfer Osaka Loop Line to Namba, 25 min + 8 min walk
16:30
17:00
Lunch
Takoyaki Juhachiban (Dotonbori)
1-5-10 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Recommended: Original takoyaki 8 pieces (¥600–¥900)
Famous Osaka street food; crispy outside, creamy inside with bonito flakes.
Walk 3 min along Dotonbori River
17:00
17:30
Dotonbori Glico Sign
Dotonbori Bridge, 1 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Iconic Osaka landmark; best photos from the bridge with neon signs reflecting in water.
View on Google MapsWalk 2 min from Glico Sign
17:45
18:00
Dinner
Okonomiyaki Mizuno
1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Recommended: Special mix okonomiyaki (¥1,200–¥1,800)
Historic okonomiyaki shop since 1945; watch chefs cook on the griddle at your table.
Goal: Shin-Osaka Station
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