By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
A new way to enjoy Osaka: Starting in March, Osaka has launched the Osaka Wonder Loop shopping and sightseeing bus specifically for international visitors. The bus uses a travel brochure as a ticket, which includes maps of nearby stops and discount coupons, allowing visitors to ride the bus unlimited times within a day, satisfying both sightseeing and shopping needs in one go.
The Osaka Wonder Loop will primarily feature double-decker buses, as shown here with the Tokyo Skybus. (Image source / tokyoapt-rent)
The Osaka Wonder Loop shopping guide is priced at 3,000 yen per copy and is available in Chinese, English, and Japanese. In addition to maps of the area around each stop and discount coupons for specific shops, the guide also serves as your bus ticket. The Osaka Wonder Loop sightseeing route is serviced by double-decker buses with open-top designs, running daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM across 13 popular Osaka tourist spots including Umeda, Dotonbori, and Nihonbashi. The total route spans 22 kilometers, with a full loop taking 140 minutes. There are 10 departures per day, every 70 minutes, offering international tourists a brand-new way to explore the city.
Cherry blossom trees in Osaka Castle Park. (Image source / yakei-kabegami)
The Osaka Wonder Loop shopping guide is priced at 3,000 yen per copy and can be used as a bus ticket. (Image source / oolb.jp)
The Osaka Wonder Loop has 13 stops. (Image source / asahi)
【Info】
Osaka Wonder Loop Shopping and Sightseeing Bus
Fare: 3,000 yen for 1 day (unlimited rides)
Operating Hours: 09:00–21:00
Departure Frequency: 10 rides per day, every 70 minutes
Duration of One Loop: 140 minutes
Number of Stops: 13