Essential Gadget for Backpackers Traveling in Kansai: The “Osaka Amazing Pass” Is Super Handy!
▲ Osaka Castle’s keep is one of Japan’s three great castles. (Photo / Reporter Huang Tianyi, the same below)
By / Nakamura
Japan is one of the most beloved travel destinations for Taiwanese people. From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, there are countless attractions rich in cultural heritage and humanistic landscapes that are highly appealing. Among them, Osaka, a major city in the Kansai region, is also a popular destination. The famous Dotonbori food street and Osaka Castle—one of Japan’s three great castles—attract large numbers of tourists every year.
▲ Osaka Amazing Pass 2-day ticket.
If you’re planning to visit this city, don’t forget the “Osaka Amazing Pass” issued by the Osaka City Government.At an affordable price, it includes various benefits such as transportation, attraction entry, and discount coupons.For budget-conscious backpackers and travelers, it’s highly recommended. Below is a brief introduction to this pass, which can serve as another reference for those planning to visit Osaka.
The Osaka Amazing Pass is issued by the Osaka City Government and comes in 1-day and 2-day versions (priced at 2,300 and 3,000 yen respectively). It offers free entry or use at 28 attractions and facilities, including the famous Osaka Castle Keep, Shitennoji Temple, and Tsutenkaku Tower(photo above), the Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory, and the Dotonbori River Cruise(photo below), among others. In addition, there are over ten other attractions where you can enjoy discounts with this card, making it extremely cost-effective. Basically, most of Osaka’s famous attractions can be fully explored with this pass.
In terms of transportation, both the 1-day and 2-day passes allow unlimited rides on Osaka’s municipal buses and all nine subway lines (including new tram lines)during the validity period. However, private railways are only covered for those who purchase the 1-day pass,which is an important point to note.
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In addition to transportation and attractions, when you purchase the pass, you’ll also receive a booklet containing many discount coupons that allow you to enjoy discounts on famous Japanese dishes, including well-known options like Yokocho Kushikatsu and KYK Tonkatsu. So if you’re planning to visit Osaka, just follow this pass to plan your travel routes and transportation, and you’ll be able to explore almost all of Osaka with ease.
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