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A one-of-a-kind museum that will evoke the unique Osaka travel experience

Hokusetsu Osaka City

Osaka is often referred to as "a museum in its entirety," and a sense of fun and excitement pervades the city. Unique museums related to instant ramen and classic cars are brimming with Osaka charm. Enjoy these along with other attractions that will inspire your travels, such as the zoo, Tsutenkaku Tower, and Korea Town.

INDEX
1. 1
  Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
2. 2
  GLION MUSEUM
3. 3
  Osaka Tennoji Zoo
4. 4
  Tsutenkaku Tower
5. 5
  Dinner in Osaka Koreatown
1-day tour plan
1. 1 Around 9:30
  Around 11:00 Ikeda Station
  - Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
2. Hankyu Takarazuka Line: Approximately 20 minutes
  
  Around 11:30 Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station
  - lunch
3. Walking
  
  Around 12:40 Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line
4. Osaka Metro (transfer at Hommachi Station) Approx. 25 minutes
  
  2. Around 13:10 Osaka Port Station
  - GLION MUSEUM
5. Osaka Metro (transfer at Sakaisuji Hommachi Station) approx. 25 minutes
  
  3 Around 15:00 Dobutsuenmae Station
  - Osaka Tennoji Zoo
6. Walking
  
  4 Around 17:30
  - Tsutenkaku Tower
7. Walking
  
  Around 18:30 JR Shin-Imamiya Station
8. JR Loop Line: Approx. 10 minutes
  
  5 Around 18:40
  Around 21:00 JR Tsuruhashi Station
  - Dinner in Osaka Koreatown

1 Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda

A unique experience in the birthplace of the world's first instant ramen

This is an experiential food education facility located in Ikeda, Osaka, the birthplace of instant ramen. In addition to exhibits, there are also experiences where you can make your own Chicken Ramen and create your own cup noodles by choosing your preferred soup and ingredients and filling them into a cup that you design yourself, allowing you to learn about the importance of "invention and discovery" while having fun.

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2. GLION MUSEUM

A wide selection of classic cars from the past! Also check out the modern heritage buildings

The red brick warehouses of Chikko Port, which are highly valued as a modern heritage site, have been renovated. Inside this retro building with a history of around 100 years, around 80 rare classic cars collected from all over the world are on display.

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3 Tennoji Zoo

A relaxing spot for Osaka residents where you can meet animals while in the heart of the city!

The zoo will celebrate its 110th anniversary on January 1, 2025. It features ecological exhibits such as the African Savannah Zone, where hippos and giraffes live, allowing visitors to see animals living in their natural habitat.

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4 Tsutenkaku Tower

A must-visit! Osaka's iconic tower

This 108m-tall landmark tower is a symbol of Osaka. You can get a panoramic view of Osaka from the golden observation deck, and it is home to the Billiken statue, which is said to bring good fortune to those who touch its soles. It is registered as a national tangible cultural property.

5. Dinner in Osaka Koreatown

Korea Town is a shopping district with many shops run by Korean residents in Japan, giving it an exotic atmosphere reminiscent of Korea. It is easily accessible from JR Tsuruhashi and Momodani stations, and you can enjoy yakiniku and Korean cuisine.

Other suggested itineraries

"Everything begins in Sakai" - Enjoy experiencing Sakai culture
Sakai City Osaka City
Since the Middle Ages, Sakai has prospered through trade with the continent and the Nanban region, and has developed into Japan's most culturally advanced city. As the birthplace of various technologies and cultures in Japan, it has even been called "Sakai is the birthplace of everything." The best way to experience Sakai's culture is to experience it rather than just learn about it. Have fun and experience the depth of Sakai culture.