Osaka Sightseeing Bus

Osaka’s sightseeing buses blend efficiency and immersion, transforming the city’s neon-lit energy, historic treasures, and culinary wonders into a seamless adventure. Designed for both time-crunched travelers and leisurely explorers, the buses eliminate transit hassles while amplifying discovery.

Why Get around Osaka by Sightseeing Bus?

Hassle-Free Exploration

Osaka's diverse attractions and intricate transportation network are easily navigated with a sightseeing bus. Save time and energy by avoiding route planning and transfers.

Panoramic Comfort and Efficiency

Enjoy Osaka's iconic landmarks from the cozy 360° viewing seats on the upper deck of a double-decker open-top bus. The unobstructed design offers an exceptional sightseeing experience in just 1 to 2 hours.

Comprehensive Amenities

Free amenities include cooling spray, blankets, hand warmers, raincoats, and rain-proof canopies based on weather conditions. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your journey.

Seamless Communication

English-speaking guides or audio tours provide comprehensive insights about the attractions as you enjoy the sights.

Osaka Sky Vista – 1h Non-stop Panoramic Tour

Osaka Sky Vista, operated by Kintetsu Bus, is a double-decker sightseeing bus featuring a rooftop deck for 360-degree panoramic city views. It offers two fixed loop routes: the Umeda (North) Route and the Namba (South) Route. These routes cover Osaka’s iconic landmarks, utilizing a "non-stop sightseeing" model ideal for time-conscious travelers seeking to efficiently explore the city’s landscape.

Price

Adults: 2,000 yen / Children: 1,000 yen

Journey Time

Approximately 60 minutes.

Point for Both Boarding & Disembarking

Osaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal (1-minute walk from JR Osaka Station Central Ticket Gate, 1st floor of JR Osaka Station North Exit Building).

Points for Disembarking ONLY

Namba Route: Abeno Harukas
Umeda Route: River Station Hachikenya

Ticket Purchasing / Reservation

Tickets can be purchased at the ticketing center of the Osaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal (both manual and self-service ticketing machines), or reserved via phone through the West Japan JR Bus Reservation Center or online one month in advance.

Namba Route (South) – Thriving Commerce

Shinsaibashi, Namba Area

Dotonbori, Namba Area

Experience Osaka's vibrant commercial spirit on this route, passing through towering, colorfully painted billboards in Dotonbori, the high-rise Umeda Sky Building, and the lively Kuromon Ichiba Market. This journey showcases Osaka's youthful and modern face.

Frequency

2 trips daily at 9:30 and 16:20.

November & December: 1 trip a day at 11:10.

Route

JR Osaka Station→Osaka City Hall→Bank of Japan→Midosuji→Dotonbori→Nippobashi→Tsutenkaku→Abeno Harukas→Shitennoji Temple→Tanimachi→Nakanpshima Festival Tower→Umeda Sky Building→Grand Front Osaka→JR Osaka Station

Umeda Route (North) – Timeless Beauty

Umeda Area, Osaka

Witness Osaka's rich history along this route, visiting landmarks such as the Osaka Mint Bureau and Osaka Castle. Enjoy the delightful trees, flowers, and river view along the way, especially during cherry blossom season in spring.

Frequency

1 trip daily at 13:10.
November & December: 1 trip a day at 14:10.

Route

JR Osaka Station→Umeda Sky Building→Ohatsu Tenjin→Japan Mint→Osaka Castle→Osaka Museum of History→River Station Hachikenya→Osaka City Hall→Bank of Japan→Nakanoshima Festival Tower→JR Osaka Station

Note
1. This is not a hop-on, hop-off service with unlimited rides, which means all attractions are fully viewable from within the bus.
2. Seat selection is unavailable on this service. Seats are assigned automatically.
3. JR Osaka Station is the sole boarding point; intermediate stops do not permit boarding.

Osaka Wonder Loop Bus – Hop On & Off as You Like

Osaka Wonder Loop Bus offers a circular sightseeing service encompassing 14 stops highlighting Osaka's mix of modernity and tradition. Passengers can enjoy rides in double-decker open-top buses normally, with covered buses serving as an alternative during winter. The buses, in white with bright yellow stops, allow unlimited rides within 24 or 48 hours.

Note: Osaka Wonder Loop Bus is currently closed and will reopen in spring 2025.

Price

1-day: 2,500 yen / 2-day: 3,000 yen

Frequency

6 buses per day, with an expectable increase after the resumption in 2025.

Operating Hours

9:00 AM ~ 20:09 PM

Journey Time

Approximately 140 minutes.

Boarding & Alighting Points

Any stop along the route.

Ticket Purchasing

Tickets can be purchased on board the bus, or reserved in advance at travel agencies, Hotel The New Otani, Osaka Tourist Information Centers, or via the website.

Bus Stops/ Route Detailed Guide

Den Den Town, Osaka

1. Starting Point: Hotel New Otani, just a 2-minute walk from Osaka Castle Park
2. Osaka Castle Park, an iconic landmark showcasing Osaka's rich history and culture
3. Matsuyamachi, a neighborhood featuring shops selling Japanese dolls, samurai helmets, and swords, a 25-minute walk from both Osaka Castle Park and Shinsaibashi
4. Shinsaibashi, a bustling shopping and entertainment hub
5. Namba Parks, a shopping center seamlessly integrated with nature, a 3-minute walk from Namba Station
6. Shinsekai Kushikatsu Daruma, a spot for Japanese fried skewers and Tsutenkaku Tower,  a 13-minute walk from Tennoji Station
7. Abeno Q's Mall, a vibrant shopping center with direct access to Abeno Harukas' observation deck, a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station
8. Shitennoji, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, a 13-minute walk from Tennoji Station
9. Nippombashi Den Den Town, also known as Electric Town or Anime Street, an 8-minute walk from Kuromon Ichiba Market
10. Dotonbori, a must-visit commercial and culinary district
11. Sakaisuji-Honmachi, featuring traditional kimono shops, a 20-minute walk from Shinsaibashi
12. Osaka Station, a pivotal transportation node in Osaka
13. Kitashinchi Yuki, in proximity to Osaka City Hall and the US Consulate, a 12-minute walk from Osaka Station

14. Terminal Station: Temmabashi Hachikenyahama Keihan City Mall (riverside), a cozy shopping plaza ideal for riverside relaxation, conveniently accessible via subway and Keihan Line

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