Ultimate Osaka in a Day: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori & Takoyaki

Start at Osaka Castle, then graze through Kuromon Market. Stroll neon-lit Dotonbori (snap the Glico sign) and try fresh takoyaki. Head to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan for the massive tank highlights, and finish with sunset-to-night views at Abeno Harukas 300. Easy to cover with the Osaka Metro 1-Day Pass.

09:00 Osaka Castle & park stroll
↓ JR Osakajōkōen Station → Tsuruhashi → Kintetsu Nipponbashi (≈20 min by train)
12:00 Kuromon Market (seafood skewers & grazing)
↓ walk 10 min
13:00 Dotonbori
・Local eats: takoyaki & okonomiyaki
↓ walk 8 min → Nipponbashi Station → Ebisuchō Station (≈1 min by subway)
15:00 Tsutenkaku Tower
16:00 Shinsekai district
・Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers)
↓ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line: Dōbutsuen-mae → Tennoji (≈2 min) / or 15-min walk
18:00 Abeno Harukas 300 (observation deck)