Osaka 3-Day 2-Night Complete Guide 2026: Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market

Things to Know Before You Go

Osaka is Japan's third-largest city, and its personality feels instantly familiar to a lot of travelers — blunt and straightforward, food-obsessed, and always up for a good bargain. The city's local catchphrase, "kuidaore" (食い倒れ, roughly "eat until you drop"), sums up its spirit perfectly.

Getting into the city from the airport:

• Kansai Airport (KIX) → Namba: Nankai Electric Railway's Limited Express Rapi:t (ラピート) (¥1,450, about 40 min) or the Nankai Airport Express (空港急行) (¥930, about 45 min, roughly every 15 min)
• Kansai Airport → Osaka Station: JR Kansai-Airport Rapid Service (関空快速) (¥1,210, about 70 min) — a rapid train with no limited-express surcharge; don't confuse it with the "Haruka" limited express, which costs extra

The 30-Second Verdict: Is 3 Days in Osaka Worth It?

• Yes — and it's the best-value base for a Kansai trip. Food, shopping, and transport are all packed into one area, so even first-timers won't get lost.
• Recommended length: 2 full days covers Osaka itself; 3 days is ideal (save one for USJ or a day trip to Kyoto/Nara).
• Best for: people who love eating and shopping, and anyone who wants "one base for all of Kansai."
• Biggest drawback: less historical depth than Kyoto, and Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi are permanently packed — brace yourself if crowds aren't your thing.
• Where to stay: around Namba (なんば) — you can reach most sights on foot, even dragging a suitcase.

Who This Itinerary Is (and Isn't) For

A good fit if you:

• are visiting Kansai for the first time and want one base to cover Osaka plus Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara
• put food and shopping first and want a relaxed pace
• are traveling with kids or older relatives and need easy transport and plenty of dining options
• are an anime/movie fan planning to add USJ

Probably not for you if you:

• want quiet, deep historical atmosphere (Kyoto/Nara suit that better)
• can't stand crowds, queues, or noisy nights out
• are chasing big natural scenery — central Osaka is all-urban

3-Day, 2-Night Osaka Itinerary

Day 1: Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi & Minami-Semba

• Dotonbori (道頓堀): The Glico Running Man sign (a must-take photo!), Kinryu Ramen, and takoyaki (たこ焼き, octopus balls, ¥500–800 for 6 pieces)
• Ebisu Bridge (戎橋): The liveliest bridge in Dotonbori, lined with restaurants and food stalls on both sides
• Shinsaibashi-suji (心齋橋筋): A roughly 600-meter covered shopping arcade packed with drugstores
• Amerikamura (アメ村, "America Village"): Osaka's youth subculture hub — vintage clothing shops and small eateries
• Dinner: Okonomiyaki at "Chigusa" (千草) or "Ishidaya" (いしだや) in Dotonbori (¥1,500–2,500)

Day 2: Kuromon Market, Osaka Castle & Tennoji

• Kuromon Market (黑門市場) (the morning market opens at 8:00 AM): fresh seafood, fruit, and Japanese sweets — think of it as Dotonbori's "local version," with more down-to-earth prices
• Osaka Castle (大阪城): ¥1,200 to enter the main keep (free for junior-high age and younger), while the surrounding park is free — a famous cherry blossom spot in spring
• Tennoji: The Abeno Harukas 300 observation deck (¥2,200) — on a clear day you can see all the way to Kobe
• Dinner: Kushikatsu (skewered, deep-fried skewers) in Shinsekai/Tennoji, ¥1,000–2,000
• Buy Osaka Castle + activity tickets on Klook

Day 3: Universal Studios Japan or Last-Minute Shopping at Kansai Airport

Option 1: Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

• 1-day pass: ¥8,600–11,900 (varies by date)
• Don't miss the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and the Minion area
• Try to arrive before 9 AM; Express Pass (price varies widely by date and tier — Express 4/5/7/8 — and sells out in peak season; check usj.co.jp for live prices)es for the popular rides are sold separately
• Buy USJ tickets on KKday (Express Pass options included)

Option 2: Umeda & North Osaka Shopping

• Umeda LUCUA / Grand Front Osaka
• The depachika (デパ地下) food halls in the basement of Hankyu Department Store

Must-Try Restaurants in Osaka

Ordering at the Big Names: Signature Dishes, Queues, Payment & Reservations

The "Must-Eat Osaka Institutions" table above gives names and budgets; this section adds the practical detail — what to order, whether you'll queue, how to pay, and whether to book.

• Takoyaki Dōraku, Dotonbori (takoyaki): the signature is freshly grilled takoyaki, crisp outside and molten inside; there's almost always a line at the window, but it moves fast and you just take it away to eat as you walk — no reservation needed.
• Chigusa (okonomiyaki): order the classic "butatama" or "modanyaki" (with noodles); seating is limited, so expect a wait at mealtimes and try to avoid the peak.
• Kushikatsu Daruma, Shinsekai (deep-fried skewers): the signature is the original kushikatsu with dote-yaki; the famous branches often have queues, but multiple locations help spread the crowd. The one rule: dip your skewer in the shared sauce only once — never re-dip a bitten skewer — basic Osaka kushikatsu etiquette.
• Fugu (pufferfish) — the fugu-kappō restaurants around Hozenji/Minami: a winter specialty; the signatures are tecchiri (fugu hot pot) and tessa (fugu sashimi). At proper high-end places, reserve ahead by phone or online — walk-ins are often full — and budget from ¥5,000 up.
• Kuromon Market (raw seafood): freshly cut tuna, sea urchin and wagyu skewers to eat on the spot; freshest from morning to midday, and stalls get crowded in high season; no reservation needed.
• Kinryu Ramen (Dotonbori, 24h): the signature is soy-tonkotsu ramen, with free help-yourself chives and kimchi on the table; you eat standing and tables turn fast, so you rarely wait long.

Payment in general: stalls and stand-and-eat spots mostly run on cash, so carry small change; department-store restaurants, larger chains and high-end kappō generally take cards and e-payments. Prices and accepted methods vary by shop, so go by what's posted in-store. Last verified: 2026-08-05.

🗣️ Ordering at Kuromon & kushikatsu

• これ、一つください。（これ、ひとつください。）— One of these, please.
• ここで食べられますか？（ここでたべられますか？）— Can I eat this here?
• 焼きたては、ありますか？（やきたては、ありますか？）— Do you have any freshly grilled ones?
• ソースの二度づけは、ダメですよね？（ソースのにどづけは、ダメですよね？）— No double-dipping the sauce, right?

🗣️ At restaurants & izakaya

• 二人ですが、今入れますか？（ふたりですが、いまはいれますか？）— Table for two — can we get in now?
• お通し（チャージ）は、ありますか？（おとおしは、ありますか？）— Is there an otoshi (cover charge)?
• おすすめは、何ですか？（おすすめは、なんですか？）— What do you recommend?
• お会計、お願いします。（おかいけい、おねがいします。）— Check, please.

Where to Stay in Osaka

Where to Stay: One Verifiable, Named Hotel for Three Key Districts

The "Recommended Areas to Stay" table above lists prices and character for four districts; this section adds a real, bookable, well-located flagship hotel for three of them (Tennoji, Namba and Umeda) — and why it's the pick. Always confirm live availability and rates on each hotel's official site.

Tennoji | Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel

• Sits on the upper floors (roughly 38–57) of Abeno Harukas, one of Japan's tallest skyscrapers, so the room views are unbeatable.
• Right on top of the station: about a 1-minute walk from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station and about 3 minutes from JR and Osaka Metro Midosuji-line Tennoji Station — the easiest on luggage, and you never step into the rain.
• The Harukas department store and its food halls are directly downstairs, handy when traveling with kids or older relatives. Upscale pricing.

Namba | Cross Hotel Osaka

• At the south end of Shinsaibashi-suji, about a 1-minute walk to Dotonbori and roughly 3 minutes from Exit 14 of Namba Station (Midosuji line) — the shortest routes for exploring the southern district.
• Ideal if your trip centers on Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi and you want to walk straight back to your room after a late night out. Mid-to-upper pricing.

Umeda | Hotel Hankyu International

• About a 3-minute walk from the Chayamachi exit of Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station and about 10 minutes from JR Osaka Station — the smoothest base if you'll ride Hankyu toward Kyoto, Kobe or Takarazuka.
• A long-established luxury hotel in northern Osaka with dependable service and space; good for travelers who want to stay comfortable and use Umeda as a springboard for day trips.

The above is a rundown of location and positioning for established, well-known hotels (not sponsored). Confirm actual rates, room types and whether breakfast is included on each hotel's official website. Last verified: 2026-08-05.

3-Day, 2-Night Budget Estimate

Day-Trip Options Around Osaka

Osaka makes an excellent base for exploring the wider Kansai region:

• Kyoto (about 30–40 min by train): Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji
• Kobe (about 30 min by train): Arima Onsen, Kitano Ijinkan (the foreign residences district)
• Nara (about 40 min by train): Todai-ji Temple, the famous roaming deer
• Himeji (about 1 hour by train): Himeji Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Real Notes for Families, Seniors & Limited-Mobility Travelers

• Strollers/luggage: Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi-suji, and Kuromon Market are flat and covered, so strollers and suitcases roll easily — but the evening crush (roughly 6–9 PM) slows a stroller to a crawl, so time your visits around it.
• Elevators/accessibility: Major Osaka Metro stations (Namba, Umeda, Tennoji) all have elevators, but some older exits are stairs-only — look for the "elevator exit" signs before heading up. Osaka Castle's keep has an elevator up to the 5th floor (general visitors then take stairs to the 8th-floor observation deck, but wheelchair users can ask staff for the dedicated elevator straight to the top); the path from the park to the entrance includes stone slopes and a gentle hill (about a 15-minute slow walk for seniors).
• Walking load: Expect roughly 6–10 km of walking per day; Day 2 (Kuromon → Osaka Castle → Tennoji) is the heaviest. Traveling with older relatives? Lean on the Metro rather than powering through on foot.
• USJ: The park is huge and a full day is tiring; stroller and wheelchair rentals are available, and popular rides have long queues — with little ones, focus on Super Nintendo World and the toddler-friendly zones instead of trying to do everything.
• Nursing/diaper changes: Big department stores (Umeda LUCUA, Namba Takashimaya) and USJ have baby rooms; the street-stall areas have almost none.

Rainy-Day & Transport-Disruption Backup Plans

• Rainy-day route: Osaka is easy to stay dry in — the Shinsaibashi-suji and Tenjinbashisuji arcades are covered end to end. Switch to the Umeda underground malls (Whity Umeda, Osaka Station City), Namba CITY / Namba Parks, and the depachika food halls to spend a whole day without an umbrella. Indoor sights: Kaiyukan Aquarium, the Osaka Science Museum, and the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel in Umeda.
• USJ in the rain: Open as usual; indoor attractions run fine. A light rain poncho beats an umbrella here.
• Typhoon/earthquake/train stoppages: Kansai sees the occasional typhoon in late summer and autumn. If JR, Nankai, or the Metro stop, check the official app or station announcements rather than waiting it out outdoors. For the airport link, Nankai and JR back each other up (if one line stops, switch to the other) — on your flight day, build in an extra 1–2 hours of buffer.
• Luggage: Coin lockers fill up fast on long weekends; use a luggage-storage service in Namba/Umeda or have your hotel hold your bags so you're not dragging them through the rain.

5 Mistakes First-Timers Make

1. Overpaying from Kansai Airport by boarding the wrong train: Trying to reach Osaka Station but ending up on the "Haruka" limited express, which charges an extra surcharge. Just take the JR Kansai-Airport Rapid Service — no limited-express ticket needed (¥1,210). For Namba, take Nankai, and mind which platform you're on.
2. Buying transit passes you won't use: When your days stay within the Namba/Shinsaibashi walking zone, you barely rack up fares. Count your likely rides before deciding whether a Metro day pass (weekday ¥820 / weekend ¥620) pays off.
3. Going to Kuromon Market too late: It's a morning market — most stalls are busiest from 8 AM to 2 PM and wind down in the afternoon, so an early-evening visit finds it half-shuttered.
4. Skipping an Express Pass and an early arrival at USJ: Popular rides run 60–120-minute queues even on weekdays; be there before the 9 AM opening. Express Passes are sold separately and do sell out.
5. Treating Osaka as a sightseeing city: Osaka's magic is eating and browsing — cram in temple after temple and you'll be let down. For old-capital atmosphere, just day-trip to Kyoto or Nara.

Osaka Amazing Pass vs. Transit Passes: Which to Buy (Decision Table)

Break-even (worked on this itinerary): The Amazing Pass's free-entry list typically includes Osaka Castle keep, the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien observatory, the Dotonbori river cruise, the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel, the Tempozan Giant Ferris wheel, Tsutenkaku, and more. Just doing Osaka Castle keep + Umeda Sky observatory + one Dotonbori cruise in a single day already gets the combined admission close to the price of one pass. Conversely, if you spend the whole day on foot around Namba/Shinsaibashi, barely riding and skipping paid observatories, a Metro Day Pass — or even just ICOCA — is enough.

Rule of thumb: want observatories / a cruise / the castle keep → the Amazing Pass wins; a compact eat-and-browse day on foot → a Metro pass or ICOCA is plenty. Confirm the facility list and prices against the official osaka-amazing-pass.com.

Opening Hours & Suggested Time per Stop (Build the Time Skeleton First)

Sample clock-time skeleton (Day 2): 8:30 breakfast at Kuromon Market → 10:00 Metro to Osaka Castle → 10:30–12:00 keep + park → lunch → 14:30 Harukas 300 in Tennoji for daytime views → early evening kushikatsu in Shinsekai. Hours shift by season and events, so always confirm against each venue's official real-time notice.

Getting Around the City: Namba ↔ Osaka Castle ↔ Tennoji

The airport-to-city section is detailed — but moving around inside the city matters just as much. Single fares in central Osaka mostly run ¥190–¥290:

• Namba → Osaka Castle: Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Hommachi, transfer to the Chuo Line for "Morinomiya" or the Tanimachi Line for "Tanimachi 4-chome" (~15 min, about ¥190–¥290); or take the JR Osaka Loop Line to "Morinomiya" / "Osakajokoen."
• Namba → Tennoji: Midosuji Line, direct (~8 min).
• Namba → Umeda: Midosuji Line, direct (~8 min) — Osaka's main artery.
• City → Universal Studios Japan (USJ): JR to Nishikujo, transfer to the Yumesaki Line for "Universal City" station.

Stations, lines, and fares per the official Osaka Metro (subway.osakametro.co.jp) and JR West real-time info.

🗣️ Asking directions & buying tickets on the Metro

• 大阪城へは、何線ですか？（おおさかじょうへは、なにせんですか？）— Which line goes to Osaka Castle?
• 難波まで、いくらですか？（なんばまで、いくらですか？）— How much is the fare to Namba?
• 乗り換えは、必要ですか？（のりかえは、ひつようですか？）— Do I need to transfer?
• 道頓堀は、何番出口ですか？（どうとんぼりは、なんばんでぐちですか？）— Which exit is for Dotonbori?

Osaka → Kyoto / Nara / Kobe: Segment-by-Segment Transit (Day-Trip Decision)

Day 3 decision rule: With kids or a taste for thrills → a full day at USJ (buy tickets and the timed-entry ticket / Express Pass first — see next section). Want an easygoing old-capital day → Kintetsu reaches Nara in ~40 min, or take Hankyu/Keihan/JR to Kyoto and back. Fares, frequencies, and times per each railway's official site (Hankyu hankyu.co.jp, Keihan keihan.co.jp, Kintetsu kintetsu.co.jp, JR West westjr.co.jp).

Book & Sort Before You Go (So You Don't Get Shut Out)

Popular attractions like USJ are where people most often "arrive to find it's too late." Handle these before departure:

1. Buy USJ tickets and Express Passes online first: Express Passes routinely sell out on busy days and are hard to grab on-site — get them via the official site or Klook/KKday ahead of time.

2. Super Nintendo World needs an Area Timed Entry Ticket: From Jan 5, 2026, the park issues the free "Area Timed Entry Ticket" through the official USJ app, claimed on the day. Register the QR code on your Studio Pass into the app, then the moment you clear the entrance gate, grab a time slot in the app — on weekends and holidays they can run out within the first hour after opening. For a guarantee, buy a combo ticket that includes the timed entry, or an Express Pass covering the area.

3. Reserve sunset slots at observatories: The golden-hour windows at the Umeda Sky observatory and Harukas 300 get crowded — buying online in advance is safer.

4. Fill in your entry QR first: Complete Visit Japan Web before you fly so immigration and customs go faster via the digital gates.

Timed-entry mechanics and Express Pass contents per the official USJ site (usj.co.jp).

USJ In-Park Strategy: What to Do After You've Got the Timed-Entry Ticket

Buying tickets and grabbing the area timed-entry ticket beforehand is already covered above in "Book & Sort Before You Go" — this section is only about what to do once you're inside, so the two don't overlap.

The first three moves after the turnstile (order matters):

1. Use the official USJ App to grab the "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD" Area Timed Entry Ticket — it's your only way into the Nintendo area, and on weekends it often runs out within an hour of opening (how-to in the previous section).

2. If you didn't buy Express Pass, head straight for the single most popular ride you want that day and clear its longest-of-the-day queue before the crowds spread out.

3. Keep checking wait times on the App as you walk and adjust your route on the fly.

Super Nintendo World (once you're in):

• Power-Up Band: buy it at the cart in front of Super Star Plaza inside the area. Linked to the USJ App, it's what lets you play the "Key Challenges" — punch ? blocks for coins, compete on score with other guests, and take on the boss battle at the end. Near-essential if you want the interactive game, and it doubles as an amiibo. Note: the band is NOT an entry ticket — you still need the timed-entry ticket to get into the area.
• Ride priority: Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge (the AR anchor ride, the area's biggest draw and longest line — do it first or use Express Pass) → Yoshi's Adventure (a slow, gentle ride that's great for little kids and grandparents).

Wizarding World of Harry Potter must-dos:

• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey — the headline dark ride with naked-eye 3D and fairly strong motion; think twice if you're prone to motion sickness or bringing older relatives.
• Flight of the Hippogriff — a gentle family coaster anyone can ride.
• The wand ceremony at Ollivanders plus the interactive wand spots dotted around Hogsmeade: buy an interactive wand and you can cast spells that trigger effects along the street — the most magical part of this land.
• Don't spend the whole visit in queues: Hogwarts Castle, the Black Lake and the Hogsmeade streetscape are worth the photos on their own. On busy days this land may also issue timed-entry tickets, same as the Nintendo area.

Beat the lunch rush: 12:00–13:30 is peak for in-park restaurants; shift your main meal to before 11:00 or after 14:00 to save the most time. Kinopio's Café inside Super Nintendo World is popular and may involve a queue or online waitlist in high season — skip mealtimes if you want to eat there.

Timed-entry rules, Power-Up Band details and each ride's status follow the official USJ site (usj.co.jp). Last verified: 2026-08-05.

🗣️ At Universal Studios Japan

• 任天堂エリアの整理券は、どこで取れますか？（にんてんどうエリアのせいりけんは、どこでとれますか？）— Where can I get the timed-entry ticket for the Nintendo area?
• 今日のエクスプレス・パスは、まだありますか？（きょうのエクスプレス・パスは、まだありますか？）— Do you still have Express Passes for today?
• アプリに登録できないんですが、手伝ってもらえますか？（アプリにとうろくできないんですが、てつだってもらえますか？）— I can't register in the app — could you help me?
• 整理券は、何時からですか？（せいりけんは、なんじからですか？）— What time does my timed-entry slot start?

Practical Stuff: Connectivity, Tax-Free & Luggage

Sort these "you only need them once you land" chores in advance and skip the on-the-ground scramble:

• Getting online (eSIM / SIM / pocket Wi-Fi): Solo and short trip with an eSIM-capable phone → an eSIM is easiest; a group wanting to share → a pocket Wi-Fi is cost-effective; only pick a physical SIM if you need a Japanese number. Choose by group size and days, and activate or pick it up before you go.
• Tax-free: At stores displaying the tax-free sign, spend at least ¥5,000 (before tax) at the same store on the same day, on the same passport, to shop tax-free; consumables (food, drugstore items, cosmetics) must be sealed and taken out of the country. ⚠️ Important: Japan's tax-free system changes significantly from Nov 1, 2026 — the consumables cap and sealed-bag rule are dropped, thresholds can be combined, and it shifts to "pay the tax-inclusive price, get a refund on departure." Re-check the official rules around that date.
• Luggage: Coin lockers at stations fill up on long weekends; reserve a shop drop-off via the ecbo cloak app, or have your hotel hold your bags rather than dragging a suitcase around.

When to Go & a Festival Calendar

Osaka is fun year-round, but crowds and lodging prices swing hard — timing matters:

• Spring (late Mar–early Apr): Osaka Castle Park is a famous cherry-blossom spot; the Mint Bureau's "Sakura no Toorinuke" opens for a limited window around mid-April, and in recent years has required advance online reservation (defer to the official mint.go.jp notice). Book lodging early in cherry season.
• Summer (July): Tenjin Matsuri — one of Japan's three great festivals, with the eve celebration on July 24 and the main day on July 25; the main evening brings the boat procession (Funatogyo) and votive fireworks (roughly 19:30–21:00), the grandest night of the year. There's also the summer Yodogawa Fireworks. Festival days are packed with crowds and traffic control, so stake out a spot early.
• Autumn (Oct–Nov): Cool and easy to walk — great value.
• Winter (Dec–Feb): Illuminations citywide, thinner crowds, and relatively cheaper rooms.

Festival dates and details per the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (osaka-info.jp) and each organizer's official info.

A Family Half-Day: Tempozan & Kaiyukan Aquarium (Great in the Rain, Too)

For an easy, walkable half-day with kids that stays out of the sun and rain, the Tempozan bayside area is ideal:

• Layout: Take the Osaka Metro Chuo Line to "Osakako" station; the Tempozan harbor area is a short walk away. Kaiyukan → Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel → Legoland Discovery Center → the Santa Maria sailing ship, all within walking distance.
• Kaiyukan (aquarium): Reference admission roughly ¥2,700 for adults (high-school age and up), ¥1,400 for elementary/junior-high students, ¥700 for ages 3 and up, free under 2; open about 10:00–20:00 (last entry 1 hour before closing). Kaiyukan has used dynamic pricing since 2024, so defer to the official kaiyukan.com. Plan on 2–3 hours.

This promotes Kaiyukan from "rainy-day backup" to a proper family option — mostly indoors, so bad weather doesn't derail it.

Osaka After Dark (and at Dawn): Where to Go in the Evening

Osaka's nights outshine its days — don't rush back to the hotel after the Day 1 / Day 2 evenings:

• Umeda Sky Building — Kuchu Teien observatory: Open until about 22:30, with a 360° rooftop ring over the city lights — one of Osaka's classic night-view spots.
• Dotonbori river cruise: A ~20-minute short cruise; the neon reflects off the water and you take in the heart of Dotonbori from your seat.
• Hozenji Yokocho: A stone-paved alley with the moss-covered Mizukake-Fudo statue — this narrow, Showa-era lane is at its most atmospheric at night, right beside Dotonbori.
• HEP FIVE red Ferris wheel: The landmark wheel in central Umeda; ride a loop at night over the north-Osaka sea of lights.
• At dawn: Kuromon Market is freshest right at its 8:00 opening and not yet packed — the golden window for photos and breakfast.

Each venue's hours and last-ride times per its official real-time notice.

Sample Daily Spend (Editor's Estimate, Using Central Prices)

Live-Info Verification Table (Last Checked: 2026-08-05)

Fares, hours, and frequencies change — always defer to the official real-time info below.

Dynamic prices (Osaka Castle, Harukas) are maintained in this site's travelFacts source of truth; for everything else, the official real-time notice prevails.

Learning a bit of Japanese makes traveling so much more fun! Head over to the Grammar Challenge to pick up handy travel Japanese phrases!

🗺️ Route maps: see the flow on Google Maps — Namba → Osaka Castle → Tennoji · Universal Studios Japan · Tempozan / Kaiyukan.

Spot photos: Osaka Castle © 663highland (CC BY 2.5) · Dotonbori © Tokumeigakarinoaoshima (CC0) · Kaiyukan © Dick Thomas Johnson (CC BY 2.0), all via Wikimedia Commons.