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Osaka Amazing Pass: How to Maximize Savings on Train Tickets & Attractions

Osaka Amazing Pass: How to Maximize Savings on Train Tickets & Attractions

Last updated: 21 June 2022

The Osaka Amazing Pass is an exceptional ticket that allows you to freely ride trains and buses in and around Osaka for one or two days, and best of all, grants free entry into more than 40 major tourist spots. You can also enjoy benefits at numerous restaurants, making your Osaka trip even more amazing!

Table of Contents
  1. What is the Osaka Amazing Pass?
  2. Sample Osaka 1-day itinerary using Osaka Amazing Pass
  3. Six free-entry sightseeing spots with the Osaka Amazing Pass

What is the Osaka Amazing Pass?

Osaka Amazing Pass 1-day pass
Osaka Amazing Pass 1-day pass

The Osaka Amazing Pass is an affordable sightseeing pass that grants access to numerous venues across the city, accompanied by a guidebook packed with coupons and an accompanying mobile app. With varying options for the duration and covered train lines, you can effortlessly hop on and off specified trains and buses at your convenience.

Where to buy the Osaka Amazing Pass

Tourist information center at JR Osaka Station
Tourist information center at JR Osaka Station

In-person, the best place to purchase the Osaka Amazing Pass 1- and 2-day tickets is at the commuter pass sales office in the Osaka Metro stations.

Other locations include the JR Osaka Station Central Ticket Gate, JR Shin-Osaka Station 3F Concourse, tourist information centers at Nankai Namba Station 1F, and the Kansai Tourist Information Center at Kansai Airport. Payment by credit card is possible at tourist information centers; elsewhere, payment must be in cash.

Osaka Amazing Pass Types & Prices
1-Day Pass
2,800 yen
2-Day Pass
3,600 yen

How to use the Osaka Amazing Pass

To use the Osaka Amazing Pass, put it in the appropriate slot at the ticket gate. For free entry into tourist sites, present your card at the ticket window.

To take advantage of the guidebook’s discounts, remove the necessary coupon from the book and present it with your pass. Alternatively, if you’re using the mobile app, show the displayed e-coupon.

Note that some facilities will require reservations in advance.

Is the Osaka Amazing Pass worth it?

TOKU x 2 Guide
TOKU x 2 Guide

If you don't plan to visit any attractions covered by the pass, it won't be worth it as a transport pass alone. But if you have some time to explore and use the Osaka Metro, the pass can be a good investment.

Here are two examples:
1. If you visit the Umeda Sky Building (reg. 1,500 yen) and Osaka Castle (reg. 600 yen), using the Metro, the one-day pass will likely pay for itself. Adding one more attraction will save you money.

2. Starting at HARUKAS 300 Observatory (10% off), then going to Tsutenkaku Tower (reg. 900 yen), Osaka Castle (reg. 600 yen), and the Umeda Sky Building (reg. 1,500 yen), ending with the Wonder Cruise around Dotonbori (reg. 1,200 yen), the pass will not only pay for itself but also save you money.

There are many more examples where the pass will be beneficial, so keep reading to learn about the inclusions.

Where to go with 1- and 2-day passes

Where to go with 1- and 2-day passes

With a one-day ticket, you can ride the Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus (excluding some routes), as well as the Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, and Nankai train lines running within Osaka City.

Two-day tickets are limited to the use of the Metro and City Bus (all lines).

Sample Osaka 1-day itinerary using Osaka Amazing Pass

Sample Osaka 1-day itinerary using Osaka Amazing Pass

Every location on this route is accessible via the Osaka Metro and would usually cost around 5,570 yen with entrance fees and subway fare, but with the 1-day Osaka Tour Pass, you’d save 2,770 yen!

1-Day itinerary starting at Namba Station
  1. Osaka Castle Museum (reg. 600 yen): Immerse yourself in the rich history and grandeur of Japan's iconic Osaka Castle through its extensive collection of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and captivating storytelling.
  2. Osaka-jo Gozabune Boat (reg. 1,500 yen): Enjoy cruising along the serene moat surrounding Osaka Castle, while enjoying picturesque views and discovering the castle's fascinating heritage.
  3. Get Lunch in Namba
  4. Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum (reg. 700 yen): Enjoy a captivating journey into the vibrant world of Kamigata Ukiyo-e art, showcasing exquisite prints and paintings that depict the lively culture and entertainment of Kyoto and Osaka during the Edo period.
  5. Tombori River Cruise (reg. 1,200 yen): A delightful voyage along the scenic Dotonbori River, providing passengers with a memorable and illuminating tour of Osaka's iconic neon-decorated waterfront district.
  6. Tsutenkaku Tower (reg. 900 yen): Osaka's iconic symbol offers nice panoramic views of the surrounding Shinsekai neighborhood and beyond.
  7. Get dinner in Shinsekai

Six free-entry sightseeing spots with the Osaka Amazing Pass

Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory

Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory

The Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory offers a panoramic view of Osaka from the top of a 173-meter-high skyscraper and is a must for any Osaka trip.

Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

The Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum is a modern art museum featuring impressive 3D images that seem to jump out at patrons, and can be visited in connection with the Floating Garden Observatory.

  • Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
    絹谷幸二 天空美術館
    • Address Umeda Sky Bld. Tower West 27F, 1-1-30 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, 531-0076
    • Phone Number 06-6440-3760
    • - Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, Saturday, and day before public holidays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
      - Closed: Tuesdays (or Wednesday following a Tuesday national holiday), Dec. 30 - Jan. 3, and exhibition changing periods
      - Admission: Regularly 1,000 yen

HEP Five Ferris wheel

HEP Five Ferris wheel

The red Ferris wheel attached to the HEP Five shopping and entertainment center is one of the iconic sights of Osaka and Umeda and is a fun ride.

  • HEP Five Ferris Wheel
    HEP FIVE観覧車
    • Address 5-15 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0017
    • Phone Number 06-6366-3634
    • - Hours: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (last boarding 10:45 PM)
      - Admission: Regularly 600 yen

Dotonbori ZAZA Box Performance Show “GOTTA”

Dotonbori ZAZA Box Performance Show “GOTTA”

Dotonbori ZAZA Box Performance Show “GOTTA” is a fascinating live stage show featuring food-related characters who put on traditional performing arts shows.

  • Dotonbori ZAZA Box Performance Show “GOTTA”
    道頓堀ZAZA Box パフォーマンスショー・GOTTA
    • Address Nakaza Kuidaore Bld. B1F 1-7-21, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0071
    • Phone Number 06-4256-2710
    • - Hours: Shows at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM; closed on Tuesdays and January 1st
      - Admission: Regularly 1,800 yen; Osaka Amazing Pass only valid for "GOTTA" show at Dotonbori ZAZA, not for other shows; no admission when full

Osaka Wonder Cruise

Osaka Wonder Cruise

The Osaka Wonder Cruise is a thrilling way to view the Osaka cityscape from the city’s rivers.

  • Osaka Wonder Cruise
    OSAKA WONDER CRUISE
    • Address (Nipponbashi Wharf) Riverside B1, 1-6 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0071
    • Phone Number 06-6147-7763
    • - Hours: Nipponbashi Wharf opens from 11:00 AM (boarding also available at Hachiken-yahama Pier)
      - Admission: Regularly 1,800 yen; Reservations can be made on the official website.

Tombori River Jazz Boat

Tombori River Jazz Boat

Take in Osaka’s scenery while listening to live jazz performances on the Tombori River Jazz Boat.

  • Tombori River Jazz Boat
    とんぼりリバージャズボート
    • Address Minatomachi Wharf 1-3-1 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, 556-0017
    • Phone Number 06-6441-0532
    • - Hours (May-Nov.): Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
      ・Saturday, Sunday, and holiday departures: 1:30 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
      ・Friday departures: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
      - Admission: Regularly 1,800 yen (Maximum of 5 Osaka Amazing Pass users per cruise)

Osaka’s many closely-situated sightseeing spots and well-developed subway system make the Osaka Amazing Pass a useful tool for efficient tours of the city. In addition to the locations we’ve introduced here, there are many more places you can enter for free with the pass, so have fun discovering more surprising sights with the Osaka Amazing Pass!

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Kiko Matsuda, Keiko Kimura, Risa Tsuji, and a team of female writers familiar with Kansai. We love eating, drinking and traveling! We share fun information based on our experiences.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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