Ease of getting around can make a big difference to any visitor’s trip to Osaka, with its numerous attractions and cheap, tasty eats. As the Osaka Amazing Pass offers unlimited subway and bus rides, and free entry to various sights, it is a must-have for any visit to western Japan’s largest city. The bustling metropolis of Osaka has loads of popular sightseeing spots and a well-developed transportation network. It also has a plethora of discount coupons, daily transit passes, and other discount offers that can be time-consuming to figure out. That’s where the Osaka Amazing Pass comes in. Issued by the Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau, it is just the ticket for anyone seeking a shortcut to enjoying Osaka without blowing the budget. In addition to Osaka Metro Osaka Municipal Subway and city buses Osaka City Bus, pass holders can use it on privately run railway lines, and get free entry to around 40 Osaka sights—including top attractions such as Osaka Castle and Tsūtenkaku tower. Visitors can purchase the pass at Osaka Metro stationmasters’ offices and commuter pass sales counters, the tourist information center at Osaka-Nanba station, and at hotels and private railway station counters. The one-day Osaka Amazing Pass and guidebook includes “Toku x2” coupons offering additional benefits. The tourist information center inside JR Osaka Station. Free Subway and Buses All Day Long Plus a Day of Free Private Rail The Osaka Amazing Pass is a combined sightseeing and transit card with a barcode allowing unlimited travel on the Osaka Metro subway and Osaka City buses, and is available as a one- or two-day pass, costing ¥2,700 and ¥3,600, respectively. The one-day pass offers unlimited travel on Osaka’s privately-operated rail network of Hankyū, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, and Nankai lines—allowing holders to access almost all major attractions at no extra cost. The great value two-day pass is recommended for those who may only need to travel on the city’s subway and bus network. Osaka City Bus Terminal. City buses cover most of metropolitan Osaka. Transit lines covered by one-day and two-day Amazing Passes All Osaka Metro and New Tram lines All Osaka City Bus lines except those to IKEA Tsuruhama and Universal Studios Japan Private rail lines and sections only covered by the one-day Amazing Pass Hankyū From Umeda to Kanzakigawa, Mikuni and Aikawa; from Shimoshinjō to Tenjinbashisuji-Rokuchōme Hanshin From Umeda to Amagasaki Kintetsu From Osaka-Nanba to Imazato; from Osaka-Abenobashi to Yata Nankai rail From Nanba to Sakai; from Nanba to Nakamozu; from Shiomibashi to Kishinosato Tamade Keihan From Yodoyabashi to Senbayashi; from Nakanoshima to Tenmabashi Nanba Station is a major rail terminal in Osaka Minami, with two Osaka Metro lines and Hanshin, Kintetsu and Nankai private lines all running through it. Visit Osaka’s Main Tourist Attractions Free and Easy A useful feature of the Amazing Pass is that it includes free access to many of the most popular Osaka sightseeing attractions and services. We model below how pass holders can save on a comprehensive tour of the city’s famous Osaka Castle. To begin, those who would like a taste of the life of a ruler can look down over their domain from the castle’s main tower observation deck. A great place to take shots of the main tower from the outside is from the section of Osaka Castle Park that is subject to an admission fee—Nishinomaru Garden. Three castle turrets or yagura—all nationally-recognized cultural properties—are open to the public, but only until November 24, 2019, and this is a great chance to see inside these otherwise inaccessible seventeenth century structures. Then sit back on a 20-minute trip around the inner moat in an Osaka Castle gozabune pleasure boat to see some of the highest stone walls in Japan loom large up above. The boats also afford magnificent bottom-up’ views of the main tower. There is more floating pleasure to be had in the City of Water on a one-hour Aqua-Liner aqua bus cruise of the Ōkawa river from Osakajō Osaka Castle Pier. As can be seen from this table, pass holders will already save ¥2,000, not to mention the savings from riding the subway and buses for free. And as the pass also functions as a ticket to enter each attraction, there is generally no need to line up for tickets although this may not apply at all facilities. The superb view from the main tower of Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle gozabune pleasure boat plying the waters of the castle’s inner moat on its 20-minute course. Main attractions with free entry Osaka Castle Main Tower Tsūtenkaku tower weekdays only Aqua-Liner, Osaka aqua bus sectional and round trips Osaka Tennōji Zoo Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden KūchūTeien observatory entry by 600 pm HEP FIVE ferris wheel Umeda Tenpōzan ferris wheel Santa Maria Cruise Ship day cruise Tonbori River Cruise The Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden observatory is a hit with overseas visitors. The Tonbori River Cruise makes its way along the Dōtonbori River. Making the Most of Special Offers and Coupons The Amazing Pass offers a variety of other savings. Five discount “Toku x2” coupons are included in the guidebook, and pass holders can receive discounts and freebies from around 30 tourist sites and 70 eateries and other outlets. The discount on offer at each may be small, but if used wisely, savings might pay for a drink along the way. Main sites with special offers only available to the pass holder unless otherwise specified Osaka Aquarium “Kaiyūkan” ¥100 discount Harukas 300 Observatory group discount applies Abeno Harukas Art Museum group discount applies Tsūtenkaku tower observation platform, Tenbō Paradise ¥200 off entry Don Quijote Dōtonbori “Ebisu Tower” ferris wheel ¥100 off regular ticket; ¥600 off VR gondola Kids Plaza Osaka 10% off entry for pass holder and 4 others per pass Solaniwa Onsen baths, Osaka Bay Tower 10% off entry Osaka Botejyū okonomiyaki restaurant, main store 10% off food and beverages Hard Rock Cafe, Osaka gift items not usually for sale The Kaiyūkan aquarium is one of Osaka’s leading attractions. After doing some shopping at Don Quijote in Dōtonbori, try the Ebisu Tower ferris wheel. There is also an Expo Memorial Park edition of the Amazing Pass with transport and offers for visitors to its namesake. And it is worth checking out the Osaka Amazing Pass app, which has route search functions for transport covered, and offers information that is not in the guidebook. Osaka Amazing Pass Official website Note Please check transport and attractions covered, fares, fees, and service details on the official pass website. Multilingual information Website English, simplified and traditional Chinese, Korean, and Thai With the Amazing Pass, Tsūtenkaku in Shinsekai is free of charge on weekdays, and there is a discount on both entry to the Tenbō Paradise observation platform and a souvenir photo. Originally written in Japanese. Reporting and text by Fujii Kazuyuki; photos by Kuroiwa Masakazu and Fujii Kazuyuki, 96Box. Banner photo The Osaka Amazing Pass and Tsūtenkaku tower.1 Osaka Amazing Pass - 2 days (3.300 yen) Mencakup kereta subway dan beberapa tempat wisata gratis di Osaka. Pass ini kami beli saat tiba di bandara Osaka. Supaya tidak rugi, kami masuk secara gratis ke onsen di Naniwa no Yu, naik kapal Tombori River Cruise di Shinsaibashi, masuk Osaka C astle dan naik bianglala di Tempozan Ferris Wheel.
Jepang dikenal dengan transportasinya yang terkoneksi dengan baik terutama yang berbasis rel. Umumnya, orang hanya mengenal kartu JR Pass sebagai kartu sakti keliling Jepang. Ternyata, ada satu lagi kartu sakti yaitu Osaka Amazing Pass. Keliling ke Osaka dijamin lebih praktis dan hemat. Sebagai salah satu kota terbesar dan tersibuk di Jepang, Osaka menawarkan liburan yang seru. Perpaduan dari kota lama dan kota modern, berkunjung ke Osaka adalah pilihan yang tepat. Agar tidak jebol ketika berkunjung kesana, maka gunakan Osaka Amazing Pass. Daftar Isi Osaka Amazing Pass, Kartu Sakti Keliling Osaka Bisa Dipakai di Mana Saja? Tempat Membeli Osaka Amazing Pass dan Harganya Tempat-tempat yang Bisa Dikunjungi Osaka Amazing Pass, Kartu Sakti Keliling Osaka Sesuai namanya, Osaka Amazing Pass adalah sebuah kartu pass untuk berkeliling Osaka. Kartu ini berfungsi sebagai alat pembayaran transportasi dan juga tiket masuk obyek wisata di Osaka. Masa berlaku dari kartu ini adalah 1-2 hari. Kartu ini juga telah dilengkapi dengan barcode. Menariknya lagi, kartu ini bisa digunakan untuk masuk ke tempat wisata tanpa perlu membayar apa-apa lagi. Pengguna kartu hanya perlu melakukan scan barcode di tempat wisata dan atraksi serta ketika akan naik transportasi umum. Kartu ini tersedia dalam dua pilihan yaitu one day pass dan two day pass. Menggunakan kartu ini, pengguna bisa bebas pergi ke semua tempat wisata yang ada di Osaka tanpa perlu antri dan bayar lagi. Tapi pastikan bahwa durasi waktu di Osaka adalah satu hari atau dua hari karena kartu ini tidak bisa diperpanjang. Ketika membeli kartu ini, pastikan akan mengunjungi banyak tempat di Osaka, atau usahakan mengunjungi semua tempat. Tujuannya adalah agar tidak rugi dan bisa mendapatkan manfaat maksimal dari kartu ini. Jika objek wisata yang dikunjungi hanya sedikit, tentu tidak akan sebanding dengan biaya yang dikeluarkan untuk membeli kartu ini. Karena banyaknya objek wisata yang bisa dikunjungi secara gratis setelah memiliki kartu ini, lebih baik menyusun itinerary yang lengkap. Jadwalkan akan kemana saja dan berapa lama. Jangan ragu tersesat karena ketika membeli kartu ini akan mendapatkan panduan lengkap wisata di Osaka. Artikel Pilihan Bisa Dipakai di Mana Saja? Osaka Amazing Pass bisa digunakan di semua stasiun subway dan new trem. Namun begitu, ada beberapa pengecualian untuk kartu Two Day Pass, yaitu tidak berlaku di private railways Hankyu, Kinki Nippon, Nankai, Hanshin Railways, dan Keihan Electric. Selain itu, jaringan JR Lines juga tidak termasuk dalam layanan kartu ini. Selain rute transportasi berbasis rel, kartu ini juga bisa digunakan untuk naik bus di Osaka. Pengguna cukup meletakkannya di mesin pembayaran yang ada di semua bus di Osaka. Kartu ini juga bisa digunakan di tempat-tempat wisata populer di Osaka. Termasuk juga Universal Studio, Osaka Castle, dan juga Umeda Sky Building. Tempat Membeli Osaka Amazing Pass dan Harganya Kartu Osaka Amazing Pass bisa dibeli langsung ketika tiba di Osaka. Tidak sulit untuk menemukan tempat penjualan kartu ini karena tersebar di berbagai tempat. Mulai dari stasiun-stasiun subway besar, hotel-hotel ternama, Kansai International Airport, Tourist Information Osaka & Namba, dan juga Shinsaibashi. Selain di tempat-tempat di atas, kartu sakti ini bisa juga dibeli secara online sebelum pergi ke Osaka. Namun disarankan untuk memastikan tanggal kepergian ke Osaka. Jika kunjungan ke Osaka masih tentative, maka jangan dulu membeli secara online. Harga untuk one day pass card adalah yen, sedangkan untuk Two Day Pass adalah yen. Tempat-tempat yang Bisa Dikunjungi Setelah memegang kartu sakti keliling Osaka, maksimalkan kunjungan dengan datang ke tempat-tempat yang hanya ada di Osaka. Tanpa perlu khawatir bangkrut, semua objek wisata dan atraksi ini bisa dinikmati secara gratis. Berikut ini adalah beberapa tempat yang harus didatangi ketika sudah memegang kartu Osaka Amazing Pass 1. Dotonbori ZAZA Tempat ini menawarkan pengalaman berkunjung ke Osaka yang menarik yaitu menyaksikan pertunjukan musikal. Tempat ini sangat menarik dikunjungi di malam hari untuk menyaksikan GOTTA Show. Dengan kartu keliling Osaka, jangan sampai tidak mampir ke Dotonbori ZAZA bersama teman atau keluarga. 2. Tombori River Cruise Menyusuri sungai dengan dikelilingi billboard-billboard raksasa hanya bisa dilakukan di Osaka. Tombori River Cruise adalah tour menyusuri sungai lengkap dengan panduan tour guide. Ada yang berdurasi 90 menit ada juga yang berdurasi 20 menit. Sesuaikan saja dengan kebutuhan. 3. Pirates of Osaka Pirates of Osaka adalah boat tour yang juga termasuk dalam atraksi yang bisa didapatkan oleh pengguna kartu pass. Boat tour ini selain mengajak pengunjung menikmati sungai di Osaka juga langsung menuju ke Osaka Castle. Selain itu, pengunjung bisa menikmati jembatan-jembatan apik yang melintasi sungai. Dalam satu boat bisa diisi hingga 8 orang. 4. Nakanoshima River Cruise Menyusuri sungai di kota metropolis pada malam hari menawarkan pemandangan yang sangat indah. Tour ini akan mengantarkan pengunjung menyusuri sungai di Nakanoshima Island yang terkenal dengan kemajuan kotanya. Bangunan-bangunan modern berpadu dengan bangunan bergaya retro siap memanjakan mata. Belum lagi pantulan cahaya lampu di air sungai menambah semarak suasana. 5. Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Museum ini memamerkan Ukiyoe atau ukiran kayu khas Jepang. Ukiyoe dari zaman Edo dipamerkan disini dan menjadi daya tarik untuk wisatawan sepanjang tahun. Museum ini menjadi satu-satunya di dunia yang secara permanen memamerkan Kamigata Ukiyoe. Jadi, jangan sampai tidak mampir kemari, ya. 6. Japan Night Walking Tour Japan night walking tour sangat menarik karena merupakan pengalaman menyusuri Osaka di malam hari. Selama 45 menit, akan ada tour guide yang menemani. Selain pengalaman seru bertemu dengan orang-orang lokal, pengunjung juga bisa mampir ke tempat-tempat makan di sepanjang jalan. Rasa makanan yang lezat di tempat yang ikonik, benar-benar menakjubkan. Selain tempat-tempat yang sudah disebutkan di atas, masih banyak lagi tempat wisata dan atraksi yang bisa dinikmati secara gratis. Yang paling sering dan paling umum adalah mengunjungi Osaka castle dan juga ke Universal Studio. Tapi pertimbangkan lagi pembelian kartu sakti ini jika hanya ingin berkunjung ke Universal Studio. Misalnya di Osaka hanya satu hari dan akan pergi ke Universal Studio, tentu malah tidak efektif jika membeli kartu ini. Alasannya adalah di Universal Studio saja bisa menghabiskan waktu seharian. Namun jika ada di Osaka selama 2 hari dan salah satu kunjungannya adalah Universal Studio, maka beli saja one day pass. Hari kedua bisa digunakan untuk eksplor tempat wisata lain. Contohnya adalah Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden atau bisa juga ke Tempozan Ferris Wheel. Nah, menarik bukan apa yang bisa didapatkan dari Osaka Amazing Pass? Dalam satu kartu, sudah bisa digunakan untuk membayar transportasi sepuasnya dan berkunjung ke berbagai tempat secara gratis. Perjalanan ke Osaka terasa lebih lengkap, mudah, dan praktis dengan membeli kartu ini. Pastinya, liburan jadi lebih hemat karena tidak perlu menguras kantong. Baca juga Tentang Odaiba Gundam dan Sederet Aktivitas yang Wajib Dilakukan Saat di Sana
Ok Dan seperti entrie-entrie sebelum ni, pengangkutan utama kami sepanjang bercuti di Kyoto adalah Bas! Yes! Dengan menggunakan Kyoto City Bus Pass yang berharga 500 Yen sehari tu dan berbekalkan map yang diberikan, here we come! Nak sampai sini mudah ja! Follow the flow.
How superb is the Osaka Amazing Pass? If you are heading to Osaka for the first time, the Osaka Amazing Pass would have to be the first card you should consider for your trip. What is the Osaka Amazing Pass? Let's Go Osaka It is a one-day or 2-day pass that tourists can get complimentary admission to 38 facilities * with unlimited rides on Osaka municipal subways, bus lines and trains. Besides, you get an attached coupon book that includes a discount on various attractions. See the complete list here. * As of Feb 2018 Is the Pass worth it? The Passes cost ¥2500 for a one-day pass and ¥3300 for a two days pass. Prices are the same regardless if you are an adult or a child. Passes can be purchased online and collected at Kansai Airport. Osaka Amazing Pass For this review, we will focus on the 2 days Osaka Pass. We will compare the Pass cost vs the activities fees we experienced to see if it is worth purchasing the Pass. The price comparison will be based on a family of 2 adults and 2 children. The Osaka Pass is at ¥3300 for both adults and children. Total Cost ¥3300 x 4 = ¥13200 The Pass was activated on our first activity, a cruise via Captain Cook across the Aji River from Universal City Port to Kaiyujan West Wharf. We chose this as the starting point as we stayed in Universal Port Hotel during our stay in Osaka. Day 1 Captain Line Cruise Captain Line Cruise The Captain Line Cruise is a 10-minute ride from Universal City Port. Compared to the 35 minutes train ride, it is the easiest way to visit the Kaiyukun region, where you can find the Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium, Legoland Discovery Center and the Tempoza Ferries Wheel. Actual Cost Adult Return ¥2700 Child 7-12 Return ¥1500 Total for a family of 2 adults and 2 children ¥8400 Tempozan Ferries Wheel Tempozan Ferries Wheel Our first stop was the Tempozan Ferris Wheel. The Tempozan was once the biggest, tallest and most technologically advanced observation wheel.... until the London Eye came along. It is meters in height and has 60 eight-passenger cars. From the top, you could see the panoramic view of the sea, the mountains and the city of Osaka. Actual Cost ¥800 per pax Total Cost ¥3200 Legoland Discovery Center Osaka Being Lego fans, we just had to make a stop at Legoland Discovery Center Osaka, located at Tempoza Market Place. The good news is that it was covered with the Osaka Amazing Pass. Actual Cost ¥2300 per pax Total Cost ¥9200 As it was winter when we visited, the time we had was relatively short. If you are staying in summer or spring, you might consider adding the Cruise Ship Santa Maria Day or Twilight cruise. Regular cost ¥1600 per pax Day Cruise ¥2100 per pax Night Cruise Potential savings based on Day Cruise ¥6400 You could also use the booklet to enjoy discounts on certain attractions. For example, if you visit the Kaiyukan aquarium, there is a ¥100 cash payment for adult tickets. Our total cost for Day 1 is ¥20800. So we already covered our cost on Day 1! Day 2 For day 2, we headed to the heart of Osaka. For today, our main transport will be Osaka Subways. The subways WERE included in the Osaka Pass as well. Osaka Museum of Natural History Osaka Museum of History Our day started with a visit to the Osaka Museum of Natural History. We loved visiting museums as they are a great place to learn about the city's origin. We even got a chance to play the Japanese Snake and Ladder game with a local Cost ¥300 per pax Total Cost ¥1200 Osaka Castle Next on the list is Osaka Castle. With the Osaka Amazing Pass, you can visit the Osaka Castle Museum inside. Head up there for a view of the city! View from Osaka Castle Actual Cost ¥600 per pax Total Cost ¥2400 If time is on your side, you can visit the Osaka Castle Nishinomaru garden¥200 or even take the Osaka- jo Gozabune Boat that cruises around the Osaka inner moat ¥1500 HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel Hep Five Using the subways, we headed to Hep Give Ferris Wheel as our next destination. Due to time constraints, it was a choice between the Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory included in the Pass and the Hep Five. Ultimately, it was the right choice as we witnessed the sunset in Osaka from the vantage point in Hep Cost ¥500 per pax Total Cost ¥2000 If you are ending your day in Dotonbori to savour the street food, you could add the Tombori River Cruise ¥900 to your itinerary. This is also included in the Osaka Amazing Pass. Dotonbori River Cruise Total Cost for Day 2 ¥5600 excluding transport cost. The transport cost for the day is approximately ¥1500. Total Cost ¥7100 Total for 2 Days ¥27900 vs¥13200. A whopping savings of ¥14700 or 111%! Want to get a great deal on your Osaka adventure? Get your Amazing Osaka pass here. Alternative Itinerary Day 2 If you are looking for an alternative itinerary, you could consider a visit to Osaka Tennoji Zoo¥500 You could also visit the Tsutenkaku Tower ¥700, Shitennoji Temple ¥300, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts ¥300 Keitakuen Garden ¥150, which are within the vicinity. Verdict Is the Osaka Amazing Pass worth it? For first-timers who want a fuss-free experience, we think Osaka Amazing Pass provides a good value. Personally, we saved over 111 % during this trip while using the Pass. Our verdict - Highly recommended! Want more information on Osaka? Read our 8 days holiday itinerary for families in Osaka here If you like our work, you can buy us a coffee. Your support will help us to keep going!Disclosure The post contains affiliate links. 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