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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: 12 September 2024

The Osaka Amazing Pass is an exceptional e-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. 4 Must-Visit Attractions Free with the Osaka Amazing Pass
  3. Where to Buy and How to Use

What Is the Osaka Amazing Pass?

(Image: KKday)
(Image: KKday)

The Osaka Amazing Pass comes in two options: a 1-day pass (3,300 yen) and a 2-day pass (5,500 yen).

Using this pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on all Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus lines (with some exceptions), as well as on select lines of Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, and Nankai within the Osaka city area.

*Note: The Osaka Metro section between Cosmo Square Station and Yumeshima Station is not included (extension planned for 2025).

Available areas for the Amazing Pass

(Image: KKday)
(Image: KKday)

The pass also grants access to around 40 attractions, including Osaka Castle, the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory, Tsutenkaku Tower, Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, and the Tombori River Cruise. Many other facilities and shops offer discounts or special deals for pass holders.

Using the pass is easy! You can seamlessly ride trains, buses, and enter attractions with just your smartphone through a service called "Surutto QRtto."

This service allows you to purchase tickets for transportation and tourist facilities via your phone and use them by scanning a QR code*. Simply select the ticket from your purchase list and display the ticket details to use it for rides or entry.

(QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INC.)

4 Must-Visit Attractions Free with the Osaka Amazing Pass

1. Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory (20% off after 3 PM with pass)

1. Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory (20% off after 3 PM with pass)

Standing 173 meters above ground, the Umeda Sky Building's Floating Garden Observatory offers a stunning panoramic view of Osaka’s skyline—an absolute must-see.

2. Umeda Sky Building Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

2. Umeda Sky Building Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum

Located near the Floating Garden Observatory, the Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum is a must-visit. This cutting-edge museum features immersive 3D visuals, making you feel as if you've stepped into the paintings themselves.

  • Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
    絹谷幸二 天空美術館
    • Address 27F Umeda Sky Building Tower West, 1-1-39 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-0076
    • Phone Number 06-6440-3760
    • ・Hours: 10 AM–6 PM (open until 8 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays; last entry 30 minutes before closing)
      ・Admission: Regular price 1,300 yen
      ・Closed: Tuesdays (or the following weekday if it's a holiday), December 30–January 3, and during exhibit changeovers

3. HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel

3. HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel

One of Umeda’s iconic sights, the bright red Ferris wheel attached to HEP FIVE is a great way to enjoy panoramic views of Osaka.

4. WONDER CRUISE

4. WONDER CRUISE

The Wonder Cruise offers a relaxing experience, allowing you to enjoy scenic views of Osaka’s cityscape from the river. It's a unique and enjoyable way to explore the city.

  • WONDER CRUISE
    OSAKA WONDER CRUISE
    • Address B1, 1-1-6 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0071
    • Phone Number 06-6147-7097
    • ・Hours: 10 AM–7 PM
      ・Admission: Regular price 1,500 yen for adults, 800 yen for children (ages 6–12), free for children 5 and under
      *Reservations can be made on the official website.
      ・Closed: Irregularly

Where to Buy and How to Use

The Osaka Amazing Pass (1-day and 2-day) can be purchased online. For more details, please visit the official website. It is available in multiple languages, including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

You can also purchase the Osaka Amazing Pass on LIVE JAPAN.

With numerous attractions packed into a compact area and a well-developed subway system, Osaka is incredibly efficient to explore using the Osaka Amazing Pass. In addition to the spots we've highlighted, there are many other free attractions available. As you plan your visit, be sure to discover Osaka's surprising and unique charms!

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*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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