Best Itinerary for 2-3 Days in Osaka

Whether you have 2 days in Osaka or you’re looking for a 3 day Osaka itinerary, I’ve got you covered.

I’ve been to Osaka three times now, so I’ve got a good idea of what you should include in your 2/3 day Osaka trip.

Last time I went to Osaka for three days, I flew in to Kansai Airport from Heathrow on the Finnair flight arriving at 10am. My Osaka itinerary started from there.

This might seem pretty hectic, but if you’re only in a Japan for a week, like I was, you need to be brutal and get on Japan time ASAP.

Day one in Osaka and you’re not allowed to go to bed until earliest 10pm, ok?

If you only have one day in Osaka then I have a 24-hour Osaka itinerary here, but if you can spare bit more time (which I’d totally recommend) then here’s what to do with 2 days in Osaka. I’ve added a third to check out some of the many day trips from Osaka to enjoy. 

Day one in Osaka 

If you can, go and drop your luggage off at your accommodation and freshen up. If that’s too inconvenient many of the train and underground stations in Osaka will have lockers to let you keep your stuff safe for as long as you like. It’s so convenient.

Ready? 

Morning in Osaka 

Hot off the plane and I’d recommend your first port of call to be the Abeno Harukas Tower. This is the tallest skyscraper in all of Japan, and here it is, in Osaka.

Visiting the Abeno Harukas Tower first thing in your 2-day Osaka itinerary is a great way to get some perspective on Osaka, and just how sprawling it is. You’ll see how Osaka stretches all the way out to the water and mountains, and really, there’s no more room. The only way is up!