Cycling through Osaka—A 15 km downtown course

Umeda DT Tower

The Bike Shares can be found all across Osaka, and they’re very simple to use. The Bike Share has an English section of their website to help you get started, and you can register with a special IC card or with a passcode. Plus, the bikes are equipped with electric motors for assisted riding.
This time around, you will be starting from Hanshin Umeda station! Get to the starting point easily by using the East exit of the Hanshin Umeda station. Use the Midosuji South exit if you're coming from JR Osaka station,.
Once you get your bike from the A-22 Cycle Port in front of Umeda DT Tower, it’s time to head out. Get past the crowded station, and you’re on your way!

A22-Umeta DT Tower (bikeshare Port)

Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Umeda 1-10-1

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Hilton Osaka

8-8, Umeda 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan

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・Riding Time: 20 minutes　
・Distance: 3 km

Head through the towering office buildings and make your way to Nakanoshima.

A Nakanoshima

Riverside cafes and museums line the streets of Nakanoshima. The sparkling water and river air will give a refreshing start to your morning, and after cruising for 20 minutes you might like a little break.
Brooklyn Roasting Company in Kitahama is waiting for you with delicious pastries and a mean cup of coffee. If you head out to the terrace you can see clear across the river to the Osaka City Central Public Hall, a Neo-Renaissance building with red brick walls and arches dating from 1918. Take some time to soak in the scenery with a drink and a treat.

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The Osaka City Central Public Hall

Nakanoshima Park

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The Royal Park Canvas Osaka Kitahama

1-9-8, Kitahama, Chuo-Ku, Osaka

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・Riding Time: 20 minutes　
・Distance: 3.3 km

The riverside roads are a breeze to cycle through, and after a few minutes you should be able to see the moat of Osaka Castle. Once the castle proper comes into view, it’s nothing less than impressive. Walking to the Main Tower would take a while, but luckily you’ll be coasting by the pedestrians on a bike.

Osaka Castle

Take a nice long stroll through Osaka Castle Park, and when you start to get hungry, you can walk over to Miraiza Osaka-jo shopping complex. There you can stop in one of the restaurants with a view of the Main Tower for lunch, or try a classy take on takoyaki at The Konamon Bar Rikyu.
We recommend taking a load off at The Konamon Bar Rikyu, too. The octopus-filled balls, or takoyaki, are a specialty of Osaka, and Rikyu lets you decide on which sauces and toppings to put on the tasty snack. It’s an airy, modern space distinctly Osaka.
If you’re visiting during late February to early March, then the Plum Grove at Osaka Castle is covered in vibrant pink plum blossoms. You can get some gorgeous pictures before hopping back on the road.

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Miraiza Osaka-jo

Plum blossoms in the Plum Grove at Osaka Castle.

Osaka Castle

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・Riding Time: 30 minutes　
・Distance: 4.5 km

From here you’ll head straight south.
On the way you’ll run into bustling areas like Tsuruhashi, which is Osaka’s Korea Town. Feel free to stop off and see what the vibe is like, maybe pick up a bite to eat, while you continue the course southward.

Osaka’s Korea Town

Shitennoji

Shitennoji is known as the first Buddhist temple in Japan. Its beautiful 5-Story Pagoda is often the main attraction for visitors, but the temple grounds themselves have their own charm. Although Shitennoji is situated right in the center of bustling Osaka, the temple offers a rare space of quiet, perfect for contemplation and reflection. As an added bonus, the temple has a pond where you can see dozens of turtles. Watching the little turtles sun themselves or plop into the pond is a favorite pastime of visitors, and somehow it never gets old.

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Shitennoji Temple

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・Riding Time: 10 minutes　
・Distance: 1.3 km

You can feel the towering presence of Abeno Harukas even from far away. Standing at 300 meters tall with 60 floors, it’s Japan’s tallest building. It should be easy enough to find while you make your way through the city. Pedal towards the mammoth skyscraper for the next stop on the course.

Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas

Now that you’ve arrived at Japan’s tallest building, it’s time to head on up to the Observatory. Spanning from the 58th to the 60th floor, the Observatory offers a breathtaking panorama of Osaka, and portions of the Observatory are even open-air. For those on a budget, there’s also a free observation area on the 16th floor.
After the excitement of Abeno Harukas, head across the street to Ten-Shiba, a laid-back park area with a nice lawn. Kick back like the locals and just enjoy the weather.

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Ten-Shiba

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1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku Osaka

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・Riding Time: 8 minutes
・Distance: 1.2 km

Tsutenkaku

At last we come to Tsutenkaku, the tower that’s become the symbol of Osaka. Just as important as the tower itself is the over-the-top cityscape around it. Shinsekai, with its colorful lights, towering statues above storefronts, and electric vibe, is one of the images that comes to mind when people think of Osaka. At sundown the area is arguably at its most beautiful, and you’ll see the golden light descending on the streets as the neon signs blink on.
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku are a densely packed tourism dream, too. You can eat Osaka’s famous kushikatsu (fried meat and vegetable skewers) and then take your fill of Insta-worthy pictures around town. Since you’ll be riding a bike to the next destination, though, skip on the alcohol. Save the beer cheers for the last location.

Osaka’s famous kushikatsu

Tsutenkaku

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・Riding Time: 15 minutes
・Distance: 1.9 km

Namba is the most buzzing district in Osaka.

First and foremost, be careful making your way through Namba on a bike. It’s going to be crowded, so cycling will be a little more difficult. You can return your trusty bike to the Bike Share Cycle Port near Namba, and then the fun begins!
Namba is the most buzzing district in Osaka, and nighttime is when it’s at its best. Get ready for neon lights galore and every kind of flashy shopping, dining, and entertainment you could possibly need. Now that your cycle tour is over, you can live it up all night in Namba. Pick your first place to kanpai and see where the night takes you.

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