OSAKA -KITA-

Osaka

Osaka has its unique southern Japanese culture with local language and food which is only 2 hours away from Tokyo. KITA is the north part of Osaka city referring to the Umeda and Osaka station area.  Bike around the KITA area like the locals and you can feel the unique culture with great food. 

Start your breakfast at the local cafe. Rent a bike and cycle around the traditional buildings to enjoy the view. Stop by the Italian Bike Cafe and walk around a beautiful rose garden. Dine at a local Takoyaki bar to finish off your day.

A bike day in OSAKA -KITA-

One-day bike plan around the area.

 

9:00AM - RENT A BIKE ★1

ONE DAY BIKE RENTAL 

Rent your bike from one of the stations of the HUBchari and you will get your bike the whole day for only 700yen. This is the best way to know the Osaka area where many locals use a bike for daily uses. 

Source: HUBchari

 

9:30AM - BREAKFAST AT YAYOIKEN ★2

JAPANESE STYLE BREAKFAST AT MEAL HOUSE

Yayoiken is a world famous Japanese style meal house which has stores in places such as Singapore and USA as well. You can enjoy a nice quiet Japanese style breakfast.

Source: Yayoiken

 

10:30AM - OSAKA CASTLE ★3

BIKE AROUND THE TRADITIONAL OSAKA CASTLE

Osaka Castle is one of the must visit places in Osaka. Originally built in 1583, you can feel local Japan from 400 years ago. Millions of people visit every year and you can enjoy in just half a day with your bike!

 

12:30AM - ATRIO BICI CAFE ★4

LUNCH AT ITALIAN STYLE BICYCLE CAFE BY THE PARK

ATRIO BICI CAFE is an Italian style cafe with a beautiful park view in the middle of Osaka. Enjoy the fine Italian food with wine and other drinks. This place is known to only locals and you can enjoy the bikes displayed in the restaurant. 

Source: Trip Advisor

 

14:00AM - BIKE AROUND DOJIMA ★5

ENJOY LOCAL SCENERY  

Dojima area is famous for it's classic buildings. This area has not experienced any big earthquakes which is a result of being able to maintain the old traditional buildings built hundreds of areas ago. These buildings are still in use as a library, office buildings, and/or restaurants. 

 

18:00AM - TAKOYAKI BAR ★6

DINNER AT LOCAL TAKOYAKI BAR  

Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack originated from Osaka which is made from a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special moulded pan. Locals enjoy Takoyaki with drinks at the local style bar. You might make some local friends while chatting with people around you.