The Osaka Amazing Pass is a fantastic option for tourists, combining unlimited travel on certain transportation networks and free/discounted access to popular attractions. In this blog, I show you how I saved ¥4,000 (£21) across two-days by using the pass.
My two-day cost comparison
Day 1: Exploring Iconic Osaka
I started my day at Osaka Castle, enjoying the castle tower and its incredible views (normally ¥600). Afterward, I visited the Osaka Museum of History, where I learned about the city’s past (normally ¥600).
In the afternoon, I headed to the Umeda Sky Building Observatory for breathtaking city views (normally ¥1,500) and then hopped on the Hep Five Ferris Wheel, a fun ride in the heart of the city (normally ¥600).
As evening fell, I took the Tombori River Cruise, taking in Dotonbori’s neon lights (normally ¥1,000). Ending the day at Dotonbori, I indulged in street food, which wasn’t covered by the pass but was well worth it!
Day 1 Total Without the Pass: ¥4,300
Day 2: Culture and Views
My second day began at the serene Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, which is free to enter but required a subway trip covered by the pass. Then, I visited the historic Shitennoji Temple (normally ¥300).
In the afternoon, I explored the quirky Tsutenkaku Tower (normally ¥900) and spent some time at Osaka Tennoji Zoo (normally ¥500).
To end my trip, I rode the massive Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (normally ¥800) and enjoyed a soothing soak at Naniwa Hot Spring (normally ¥700).
Day 2 Total Without the Pass: ¥3,200
Grand Total Without the Osaka Amazing Pass: ¥7,500
Thanks to the Osaka Amazing Pass, which costs only ¥3,600 for two days, I saved nearly ¥4,000! This is without adding in all of the subway trips in between. The unlimited travel on Osaka’s subways and buses, made getting around super convenient and stress-free. It was the perfect way to explore the city on a budget.
The key features of the Osaka Amazing Pass are provided on my page here, alongside features of alternative passes in Osaka.
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