Muslim Friendly 1-Day Osaka Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Planning your very first trip to Osaka? With just one day, you can enjoy a mix of history, scenic views, Halal food, and souvenir shopping. This itinerary (trip) is curated especially for Muslim travelers — with Halal food recommendations and Halal souvenir shopping.
For this itinerary, we’re using the Osaka Amazing Pass.
What is the Osaka Amazing Pass?
The Osaka Amazing Pass is a great-value e-ticket that offers unlimited rides on trains and buses in Osaka City and nearby areas for 1 or 2 days.
It also grants free admission to over 40 popular attractions, including Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, and more.
💡 Why Choose the Osaka Amazing Pass?
Let’s break it down — here’s how much you can save by using the 1-day pass:
| Attraction | Normal Price | With Pass (￥3500) |
|---|---|---|
| 🏯 Osaka Castle Tower | ¥600 | → ¥0 |
| 🚤 Aqua Liner Cruise | ¥2,000 | → ¥0 |
| 🌇 Umeda Sky Building (Floating Garden) | ¥2,000 | → ¥0 |
| 🗼 Tsutenkaku Tower | ¥900 | → ¥0 |
| 🗼 Tsutenkaku Slider | ¥1000 | → ¥0 |
| Estimated transport cost | ¥700 | → ¥0 |
Normally it’ll cost ￥7200,
But with the Osaka Amazing Pass (3500), you’re basically saving ￥3700.
🕌 Perfect for Muslim Travelers
This pass makes it easier to explore Osaka efficiently and affordably, so you have more time (and budget!) to enjoy Osaka. For more information on how to buy and use it, please visit the official website.
🕘 9:00 AM – Arrive at Osaka Castle
Start your day at Osaka Castle, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
🚇 How to visit: Take the Osaka Metro to Osaka Business Park Station (Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line) — the closest and most direct station.
🎟️ Tips: As soon as you arrive at Osaka Business Park Station, go to the Aqua Liner ticket booth and book your cruise for around 11:00 AM (slots are limited).
Spend the next 2 hours exploring Osaka Castle for:
- The castle museum
- Café/rest area
- Photogenic spots around the Osaka Castle Park
Official Website (Osaka Castle Museum) / Google Map (Osaka Castle) / Google Map (Osaka Business Park Station)
🚤 11:00 AM – Ride the Aqua Liner (40 min)
Cruise along the Okawa River on the Aqua Liner, a relaxing sightseeing boat with great views of Osaka’s skyline. This is the perfect mid-morning break before heading to the next big destination.
🎫 Free with Osaka Amazing Pass
🍽️ 12:00 PM – Halal Lunch in Umeda
Next, head to Umeda, Osaka’s vibrant downtown.
🚇 From the cruise dock, take the metro or JR to Umeda/Osaka Station (approx. 20 min).
🍛 Recommended Halal restaurants:
- Halal Gyukatsu Shinjuku Tei – Halal beef cutlets
- Malaysia Boleh – Malaysian food
- A Dining – Japanese-Western/Asian fusion food
- Sinasos – Authentic Turkish food
🕌Prayer Time: Pray Dzuhur or Jama’ Taqdim
You can pray Dzuhur or Jama’ Taqdim at one of these two places before heading to the next destination.
- Option 1: Halal Gyukatsu Shinjuku Tei
If you eat here for lunch, the restaurant has a prayer space with a wudu facility.
OR
- Option 2: JR Osaka Station Prayer room
The prayer room (+ wudu facility) is located at “South Gate Plaza” on the 1st floor of South Gate Building.
CAUTION: You must go to “Osaka Station City 3F Information” (“OSC Information”) on the 3rd floor first before using the prayer room to get permission.
→For more details on the Option 2 location
🌇 2:00 PM – Umeda Sky Building (≈2 hours)
Head to the Umeda Sky Building, one of Osaka’s top attractions. Ride the see-through elevator and escalator to the Kuchu Teien Observatory for panoramic city views.
⏳ Allow extra time — it can get crowded and may involve queuing.
📸 Don’t miss:
- Rooftop photo spots
- The Floating Garden Observatory
- Unique architecture!
🎫 Free with Osaka Amazing Pass
🛍️ 4:30 PM – Visit JAPANeid Osaka (Shopping + Pray)
Make your way to Halal Souvenir Shop: JAPANeid Osaka, a must-visit shop for Halal and Muslim-friendly souvenirs.
📍 Near Ebisucho/Namba area (approx. 20–25 min via metro from Umeda)
🛍️ Pick up:
- Halal-certified/Muslim-friendly Japanese snacks
- KIMONO hijabs
- Tatami Prayer Mat
- Muslim-friendly Skincare
🕌 Prayer space available with built-in wudhu facility!
This is a perfect time to rest your feet, pray Asr (or Jama’ Ta’khir), and buy souvenirs before your final adventure.
🗼 6:00 PM – Explore Tsutenkaku Tower & Shinsekai
Wrap up your sightseeing in Shinsekai, Osaka’s retro entertainment district. This area is a fun, nostalgic glimpse into Osaka’s Showa-era charm.
🚇 Take the Osaka Metro to Ebisucho Station — it’s just a short walk from JAPANeid.
Things to do:
- Go up Tsutenkaku Tower’s observatory
- Try the giant slide (included in your pass!)
- Walk through neon-lit Shinsekai streets
🎫 Tsutenkaku Tower + Slide = Free with Osaka Amazing Pass
🍜 8:30 PM – Halal Dinner in Dotonbori
End your night in the bright and bustling streets of Dotonbori. Take in the famous Glico sign, street performances, and vibrant nightlife before heading back.
🍴 Halal dinner options:
- Gyumon Dotonbori – Halal wagyu ramen
- Ayam-ya Dotonbori – Spicy chicken ramen
- Matahari Padang – Indonesian Padang food
- Chibo Diversity – Famous okonomiyaki restaurant
From historic castles to Halal dining and shopping, Osaka welcomes Muslim travelers with warmth and ease. We hope this itinerary helps you enjoy every moment of your trip!
Bookmark this page for your next Osaka trip!
View all guides here: Muslim Tourist Information Centre
Muslim Tourist Information Centre (MTIC) is operated by JAPANeid.
