Tampozan Marketplace (天保山マーケットプレイス) and the Ferris wheel next to it make for a nice morning or afternoon. Great if you need a rest from all the shrines and temples in Kyoto! Walk around the area for a nice view of Osaka’s coast.
Budget travel tips
- The Naniwa Food Theme Park is a little expensive, but is great to look around in if you want to see traditional Osaka food.
Things to do
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
One of the tallest in the world. Offers a great view over the city.
Opening time: 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: Adults 700 yen, Children are free
Naniwa Food Theme Park
Showcasing famous Osaka foods, such as Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake/お好み焼き) and Takoyaki (Octopus balls/たこ焼き). Inside Tempozan Marketplace.
Opening time: 11:00 to 20:00
Cost: Free
How to get there
Take Exit 1 or 2 from Osakako station and you will see the Ferris wheel. The food market is inside the complex next to it.
From Nanba station (Osaka), take the Sennichimae line (Osaka Subway) to Awaza station, then the Chuo line (Osaka Subway) to Osakako station (23 mins, 270 yen).
From Umeda station (Osaka), take the Midosuji line (Osaka Subway) to Honmachi station, then the Chuo line (Osaka Subway) to Osakako station (23 mins, 270 yen).
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