MODEL COURSE
A walking course from Nakanoshima in the central area of Osaka to Shinsaibashi
Nakanoshima and Shinsaibashi are located in the heart of the city, but they have large parks where you can take leisurely strolls and are lined with stylish cafes where you can relax.
We'll introduce you to some spots where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience with your dog, including the luxurious W Osaka hotel.
SCHEDULE
Day 1
- 12:00
& Island Nakanoshima
- 13:30
Utsubo Park
- 16:30
W Osaka
Day 2
- 10:00
Sukunahikona Shrine
- 11:00
Nakanoshima Park
- 12:00
GARB weeks
- 14:00
Osaka Castle Park
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12:00
Start your trip with a filling stomach!
& Island Nakanoshima
First, we had lunch at &ISLAND NAKANOSHIMA overlooking the Dojima River. This is the second branch of the popular Kitahama restaurant "&ISLAND," which opened in August 2020. Located on the riverside, where you can feel the water city of Osaka, this is an open cafe dining experience.
Lunch options include meat, salad, and focaccia salad plates, roast beef bowls, and pasta, all of which are colorful and sure to look great in photos. We especially recommend the salad plate lunch, which features a variety of colorful vegetables. Cafe time also offers photogenic pancakes and glass desserts, while dinner includes mixed-culture dishes such as paella, grilled meat, tapas, and churrasco.
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| Address | Nakanoshima Banks CENTER A, 5-3-60 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 06-6136-8725 |
| Business hours | Monday to Sunday, public holidays, and the day before public holidays: 11:00 to 22:00 (Last orders for food 21:00, last orders for drinks 21:30) [Lunch] 11:00-14:30 [cafe] 14:30-18:00 [Dinner] 18:00-22:00 |
| Regular Holiday | None |
| Access | 2 minutes from Keihan Nakanoshima Station exit Hanshin "Fukushima Station" 3 (West Exit) 12 minutes Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line "Higobashi Station" Exit 4, 18 minutes |
| Official website | https://andisland.com/ |
- Dogs are allowed on the terrace seats. Please lay a cafe mat on the seat when bringing your dog.
- The terrace seats are on a barge, which can sway a bit on windy days, so it's best to check the weather in advance.
Change your mood and go for a walk!
4 minutes by car
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13:30
A large park where you can enjoy flowers of all seasons
Utsubo Park
Utsubo Park is one of the largest parks in central Osaka. Stretching 800 meters north to south and 150 meters east to west, it features rows of zelkova trees and a rose garden. The park is surrounded by major roads, and split into east and west sections by Naniwa-suji, making it a true oasis in the city.
The West Garden is almost entirely tennis courts, while the East Garden has a calm atmosphere with a rose garden and rows of zelkova trees. The East Garden in particular has a pond and a water plaza, so it is always bustling with families with children.
| Address | Utsubohonmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City Hommachi |
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| Telephone | 06-6941-1144 |
| Regular Holiday | None |
| Access | Osaka Metro Chuo Line/Yotsubashi Line "Hommachi Station" Get off at Awaza Station on Osaka Metro Chuo Line |
| Official website | https://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/utsubo/ |
- This park is one of the largest in Osaka City, and many people come here to walk their dogs. Please be mindful of your manners when walking.
- In particular, there are no fences around the area where the roses are in bloom, so please be careful not to let your dog get caught on the thorns.
Head to a hotel that's garnering attention for its creative interior!
5 minutes by Car
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16:30
A luxurious space to relax with your pet
W Osaka
W Osaka, a luxury lifestyle hotel in the Marriott group located in Shinsaibashi, central Osaka, offers rooms where you can stay with your dog. World-renowned architect Tadao Ando oversaw the design, creating a unique atmosphere from the entrance to the lobby and rooms. Enjoy an extraordinary stay in rooms featuring lighting inspired by the neon lights of Dotonbori and playful interiors.
Facing Midosuji, the hotel boasts convenient location, just a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station. Located within walking distance of Shinsaibashi, where luxury brands line the streets, and Dotonbori, where you can enjoy a wide range of gourmet food and nightlife, you can also enjoy exploring the surrounding area.
| Address | 4-1-3 Minamisemba Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Telephone | 06-6484-5355 |
| Access | 3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line |
| Official website | https://www.marriott.co.jp/hotels/travel/osaow-w-osaka/ |
- Amenities for dogs include pet beds, mats, dishes (for food and water), *leads and collars (upon request), and pet sheets, so please bring any other travel items with you.
- Up to two dogs weighing less than 18 kg are allowed. Please contact the hotel directly for dog accommodation fees.
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10:00
Settled in the city
Sukunahikona Shrine
Located in Doshomachi, a town of medicine, Sukunahikona Shrine is worshipped as the god of medicine. The approach, torii gate, and grounds are quietly located among the buildings. As the shrine enshrines a deity with ties to medicine, it attracts the faith of companies and people involved in the pharmaceutical industry, and there is also a medicine museum on the premises. In addition, as there are pharmaceutical companies for pets nearby, Shichi-Go-San ceremonies have been held here to pray for the recovery of pets and for their long and healthy lives.
The annual Shinno Festival is held every year for two days, on November 22nd and 23rd. It is said that the festival began during a cholera epidemic in 1822, which seems to overlap with the current era.
| Address | 2-1-8 Doshomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Telephone | 06-6231-6958 |
| Business hours | 9:00-17:00 |
| Regular Holiday | None |
| Access | 5 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Kitahama Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line 10 minutes walk from Exit 11 of Yodoyabashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line |
| Official website | https://www.sinnosan.jp/ |
- Dogs are allowed to walk around the temple grounds, but please hold them in your arms for safety when it gets crowded.
Head to the park while being mindful of people and traffic
7minutes Walk
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11:00
An urban oasis rich in nature
Nakanoshima Park
Walk to Nakanoshima Park.
Head east from Osaka City Central Public Hall in Nakanoshima Park and take a stroll with the Dojima River on your left and the Tosabori River on your right. The rose garden is home to around 300 varieties of roses, and you can stroll along the roughly 500-meter stretch while admiring the roses.
The lawn is beautifully maintained, making it a truly natural urban oasis. Along the way, you can enjoy the sights of central Osaka, including arch bridges, sightseeing boats going up and down the river, and office buildings.
At night, the lights reflected on the river surface are romantic. During the Christmas season, the "Water and Light Wonder Night in Nakanoshima" is held, where you can enjoy a German-inspired Christmas market and illuminations.
| Address | 1-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Telephone | 06-6312-8121 |
| Access | Get off at Yodoyabashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Get off at Kitahama Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line Get off at Keihan "Yodoyabashi Station", "Kitahama Station", or "Naniwabashi Station" |
| Official website | https://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/nakanoshima/ |
- Nakanoshima Park is located in the heart of Osaka City, and the access to the park is via a major road with a lot of foot traffic. Therefore, it is safest to carry your dog or move around in a dog cart.
- There are many other dogs out walking, so please keep your dog on a short lead when passing them.
Take a break at a restaurant in Nakanoshima Park!
2minutes on foot
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12:00
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine surrounded by nature
GARB weeks
Located on the west side of Nakanoshima Park, this restaurant allows dogs (up to two small dogs per group) on its terrace. You can enjoy wood-fired pizza, pasta, and grilled meat dishes on the spacious terrace. Relax and enjoy the pleasant breeze from the river, located next to Osaka City Central Public Hall, one of Osaka's most iconic buildings.
We recommend the pizza, which is made from scratch with love by a craftsman. At the back of the shop, there is a large yellow wood-fired oven, and the pizzas made with carefully selected ingredients, including the classic Margherita, are delicious.
| Address | Nakanoshima Park, 1-1-29 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Telephone | 050-3627-9872 |
| Business hours | LUNCH / 11:30-15:00 (lo) DINNER / 17:30-21:30 (lo) CAFE DRINK / 11:30-21:30 (lo) CLOSE 22:00 |
| Regular Holiday | None |
| Access | 4 minutes walk from Yodoyabashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line 2 minutes walk from Kitahama Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line 2 minutes walk from Kitahama Station on the Keihan Main Line 1 minute walk from Naniwabashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line |
| Official website | https://garbweeks.com/ |
- Up to two small dogs are allowed on the terrace seats.
- If you are bringing your dog onto a seat, please be sure to place a cafe mat on the seat.
Move to a hotel that's getting a lot of attention for its creativity!
13 minutes by car
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14:00
Enjoy the history of Osaka on a tour
Osaka Castle Park
Immerse yourself in Osaka's history as you walk around Osaka Castle Park. Why not take your dog for a walk through this special historic site? This park is a great place to enjoy nature, with cherry blossoms in the spring, vibrant greenery in the summer, and autumn leaves and rows of ginkgo trees in the fall. A full loop is approximately 4km long and takes about an hour. There are many entrances to the park, so choose a route that suits your mood and physical condition.
If you get tired from your walk, we recommend having tea with your dog on the terrace of RBaker, located in the southeast part of the park. RBaker serves special bread made with natural yeast.
By the way, Osaka Castle looks very large and close up, so if you want to take the best shot of your dog with Osaka Castle in the background, we recommend a wide-angle camera or a smartphone with a wide-angle mode.
| Address | Osaka Castle 1-1, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Access | "Tanimachi 4-chome Station" Exit 1-B "Tenmabashi Station" Exit 3 Osaka Metro Chuo Line "Tanimachi 4-chome Station" Exit 9 "Morinomiya Station" Exit 1, Exit 3-B Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line "Morinomiya Station" Exit 3-B "Osaka Business Park Station" Exit 1 Keihan Railway Tenmabashi Station JR Osaka Loop Line Morinomiya Station Osaka Castle Park Station JR Tozai Line Osakajo Kitazume Station |
| Official website | https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/?lang=ja |
| Address | Osaka Castle 3-9, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
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| Telephone | 06-6926-4950 |
| Business hours | Weekdays 7:00-17:00 Weekends and holidays 7:00-18:00 |
| Regular Holiday | None |
| Access | 3 minutes walk from Morinomiya Station, Exit B1, Osaka Metro Chuo Line/Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line |
| Official website | https://r-baker.com/ |
- The park is a popular walking spot, and many dogs are out walking. Please be considerate of other dogs when walking.
- Dogs are not permitted inside the castle tower (with the exception of assistance dogs).
Supervised by: Inu Tabi Co., Ltd.