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Itineraries

At a theme park
Have fun to the fullest

Osaka Port and Universal Studios Japan Course

The Bay Area, centered around Osaka Port, is home to some of the Kansai region's leading theme parks. During long holiday periods, the area becomes even more popular with families.
These facilities are also taking into consideration people who have limitations on mobility or access to information, and are creating new ways to enjoy themselves.

We will introduce the facilities as a plan that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the theme parks, assuming that you will enjoy the Tempozan area centered around Kaiyukan on the first day, and then go to Universal Studios Japan on the second day.

START

START Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen)

Get off at: Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen)

Shin-Osaka Station has the Shinkansen and JR conventional lines on the 3rd floor, and the subway station on the 2nd floor. The nearest elevator to the Shinkansen entrance is located in front of the South Exit.

Approximately 3 minutes on foot

Boarding: Shin-Osaka Station (Subway Midosuji Line)

At the end of the shopping area on the second floor of Shin-Osaka Station, you will find the subway central ticket gate. From Shin-Osaka Station to Osakako Station, there is one transfer and the journey takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Boarding Information: Board from platform 1 (for Umeda, Namba, and Nakamozu). After passing through the "middle ticket gate" on the second floor, you will find elevator "d" which leads to platforms 1 and 2.
*The station platform has movable fences, and the structure is such that there are small steps and gaps when boarding.

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Train about 15 minutes

Transfer: Hommachi Station (Subway Midosuji Line → Chuo Line)

To get to Hommachi Station, transfer to the Chuo Line. To get from the Midosuji Line to the Chuo Line, you need to take two elevators.

Boarding information Midosuji Line platform to transfer floor:
There are two elevators on the Midosuji Line platform, and only elevator "d" on the south side can be used to transfer to the Chuo Line.
Transfer floor to Chuo Line platform:
Elevator "g" is at the end of the connecting corridor to the transfer floor.
*Chuo Line platforms do not have movable barriers, and depending on the carriage, there may be a large step of about 15 cm when boarding.

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Train about 25 minutes

Get off at: Osakako Station (Subway Chuo Line)

Osakako Station is the closest station to Tempozan Harbor Village, and is connected to it by a flat road, about 300m away.

Disembarking Information: When you disembark, you will find elevator No. 1 going to the ticket gate floor in the middle of the platform.
There are two elevators that go down to ground level from Osakako Station, and if you are heading to Tempozan Harbor Village, it is easiest to exit through the West Gate and then Exit 1.
*Chuo Line platforms do not have movable barriers, and depending on the carriage, there may be a large step of about 15 cm when boarding.

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Walking: To Tempozan Harbor Village

Once you get off the elevator to ground level, there is a walkway on the other side that leads to Tempozan Harbor Village.
If you continue along the road, you will come to a crosswalk, and once you cross it you will reach Tempozan Harbor Village.

Once you get off the elevator, walk along the back walkway.

Go straight on the sidewalk.

As you walk along the sidewalk, you will see a large Ferris wheel and arrive at the entrance to the Tempozan Harbor Village site.

The restaurant is located in Tempozan Marketplace on the premises. The building entrance is on the second floor. If you go left from the entrance, you will find stairs and an elevator.

After getting off the elevator, you will see the entrance to Tempozan Marketplace on your left.
The food court is located on the 2nd floor, and the restaurant area is on the 3rd floor.

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Approximately 15 minutes on foot

Ganko Tempozan store

This restaurant chain, mainly based in Osaka, serves sushi and Japanese cuisine. The menu is wide-ranging, from bento lunches to kaiseki meals. They also offer Western-style lunches for children.
There are a total of 172 seats, and there are various seating arrangements including table seats, tatami rooms, sunken kotatsu tables, and private rooms.

Tempozan Market Place 3F, 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6576-5708 Fax: 06-6599-2267
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Approximately 1 minute on foot

Tempozan Anipa

This is an indoor animal interaction facility where you can play with and feed a variety of animals. You can interact with free-roaming animals in three rooms: the "Interaction Zone" with rabbits, the "Pet Zone" with dogs and cats, and the "Jungle Zone" with capybaras, kangaroos, and more.
*Feeding experience is subject to a fee.

Tempozan Market Place 3F, 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6576-5700 Fax: 06-6576-5700
Check opening hours here
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Walking to Tempozan Ferris Wheel

The Tempozan Ferris Wheel has a ticket office (2nd floor) and a boarding area (3rd floor) on different floors.
After purchasing your ticket on the 2nd floor, please come up to the 3rd floor.

Approximately 3 minutes on foot

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

The Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel is one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world, with a diameter of 100m. You can enjoy a 15-minute flight around the wheel, offering a panoramic view of the city of Osaka and Osaka Bay. The night illuminations are as beautiful as fireworks. There are a total of 60 gondolas, each with different functions depending on the type. Three are "barrier-free" gondolas that allow wheelchair users to board directly. Eight are "see-through" gondolas with transparent floors.

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6576-6222 Fax: 06-6576-6223
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Walking: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

The entrance to Kaiyukan is on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator in Tempozan Marketplace to the 2nd floor.

 5 minutes on foot

KAIYUKAN

One of the largest aquariums in Japan, you can encounter a variety of creatures in tanks themed around the world's oceans, with a focus on the Pacific Rim. In 2013, a new interactive exhibit, the "New Experience Area," opened, allowing visitors to "see, hear, touch" and experience the aquarium using all five senses.

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6576-5501 Fax: 06-6576-5530
Check opening hours here
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Inside the facility

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The viewing route at Kaiyukan is about 1km long. If you want to take a short break, we recommend this cafe. Our top recommendation is the "Whale Shark Soft Serve," which is inspired by the color and polka dots on the whale shark's body. It features a vivid blue color and a mix of ramune and vanilla flavor.
You can enjoy whale whale soft serve ice cream and drinks while looking out over Osaka Port.

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6576-5501 Fax: 06-6576-5530
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Walking: Kaiyukan West Pier

The Kaiyukan West Pier is located on the west side of the Kaiyukan. You can easily reach it by walking down the slope.

Exit the Kaiyukan Aquarium on the second floor of the Entrance Building and go right. At the end of the road there is a long slope that you can go down.

If you go down the slope and head to the right, you will arrive at the Kaiyukan West Pier.

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 5 minutes on foot

Captain Line

This shuttle boat connects the "Kaiyukan West Wharf" and "Universal City Port" in about 10 minutes one way. The operating schedule varies depending on the month. Also, due to weather and sea conditions, the boat may be suspended for safety reasons.
Please check the Captain Line official website for the latest flight schedule.
If multiple wheelchair users will be on board, please contact us by phone in advance.

1-5-37 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
Tel: 06-6573-8222 Fax: 06-6573-8223
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Boat: Approx. 10 minutes

Disembarkation: Universal City Port

It takes about 10 minutes to reach the pier on the Universal CityWalk side.

Walking to The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

The Park Front Hotel is located within Universal CityWalk. When you come up onto the road from the arrival pier (Universal City Port) deck, Universal CityWalk is right in front of you.

When you exit Universal City Port, you will come out onto a large deck with a ramp between the stairs.

Go up the slope on the right and there will be a path on the left that leads to the road.

Continue along the sidewalk until you come to a crosswalk. Universal CityWalk has an entrance and exit located in the building.

Proceed through this entrance.

At the end of the walkway, you will find Universal CityWalk.

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Approximately 10 minutes on foot

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

This hotel opened in 2015 and is the closest to the park. The interior is inspired by America, so you'll feel like you've stepped into the theme park just by coming here.
The hotel offers one wheelchair accessible room.
*If you would like a barrier-free room, please contact the hotel by phone when making your reservation.
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan is the official hotel of Universal Studios Japan.
Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. CR22-2563

6-2-52 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka 554-0024
Tel: 06-6460-0109 Fax: 06-6460-0113
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Walking: Epoch

Epoch is located inside Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, next to The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, about 30 meters away.

Exit the lobby entrance and turn left, and you will see the hotel entrance with the words "HOTEL Kintetsu UNIVERSAL CITY" written on it.

Please use the stairs or elevator in the hotel to go up to the 3rd floor. If you are only using the restaurant, we will provide directions to the stairs, but if you would like to use the elevator, please speak to a staff member in the lobby.

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Approximately 3 minutes on foot

Restaurant "Epoch"

The restaurant combines images of street art, street food, and comics with colorful graphics and a diverse material palette throughout the space to create zones that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

〒554-0024 6-2-68 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, 4th floor
Tel: 06-6465-6030 Fax: 06-6465-6040
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Approximately 3 minutes on foot

Walking to The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

To get to the hotel, please return the way you came.