Enjoyable Osaka city and suburbs tour by car - Plan 3

When you come to Osaka, the city of gluttony, you can't miss Kuromon Market.
It's not far from Osaka Castle, but if you travel by car, you can efficiently visit the city's famous spots in one day.

Sumiyoshi Taisha or Mint Museum - Sumiyoshi Taisha has a history of over 1,800 years. The grounds surrounded by greenery include the four main halls that have been designated as national treasures and convey the ancient architectural style, the Sori Bridge (Taiko Bridge), a symbol of Sumiyoshi, numerous cultural properties, and sacred trees that are over 1,000 years old. It is a historic shrine with a long history.
・The Mint Museum exhibits a variety of domestic and international coins from ancient times to the present. You can even touch real gold nuggets (approx. 15.9kg) and silver nuggets (approx. 33.5kg) directly. In spring, a ``Cherry Blossom Pass'' is held here, and it is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Osaka. Business hours: 9:00-16:45 (Last entry is 16:00) Closed: 3rd Wednesday of the month, year-end and New Year holidays, Admission fee: Free

Floating Garden Observatory or Tsutenkaku - A landmark of Umeda due to its unique shape. With 40 floors above ground and 2 floors underground, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the cityscape of Osaka from a height of 173 meters above ground.
・Naniwa's symbol "Tsutenkaku". The design resembles the Eiffel Tower on top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. You can see the symbolic scenery of Osaka, lined with kushikatsu restaurants and other signboards.