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Best Things to Do in Osaka, solo trip
Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel is 85% Solo-Friendly
A lone traveler can board quickly and enjoy 15-minute skyline views, store any large bag in the shop, and snap photos freely, though the short loop offers limited time to soak in the scene.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Namba Parks is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can browse 250 shops, work with free Wi-Fi at Green Desk, and enjoy the eight-floor rooftop garden safely, all directly above Namba Station, so the site scores high suitability.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is 84% Solo-Friendly
Visiting alone is simple: free entry, bilingual signs, and many small rituals like omikuji or goshuin let a solo guest spend an unhurried hour without depending on extra services.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Nakanoshima Park is 84% Solo-Friendly
The park offers scenic jogging paths, free museums, safe daylight environment, and nearby cafés, so a solo visitor can spend flexible time without needing special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka is 84% Solo-Friendly
Cheap entry, free multilingual audio guide, quiet galleries and Wi-Fi let a solo visitor study contemporary art independently for two hours without needing special arrangements.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Spa Suminoe is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam freely across diverse indoor and open-air baths, saunas, and free lounges with Wi-Fi, paying only one entry fee, so the onsen offers a convenient, deeply relaxing stop.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Betty Mayo is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can sit at the counter, chat with performers and other guests, enjoy a 60-minute drag show plus free-flow drinks, and leave freely; only the late hours and ¥5,500 fee may deter.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Expo ’70 Commemorative Park is 84% Solo-Friendly
The park lets a solo traveler roam museums, Japanese garden, Tower of the Sun, and seasonal flower areas at own pace; ¥260 entry, many benches, and trains keep the visit cheap, easy, and culturally rich.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can linger over 8,700 works, use free Wi-Fi, and relax in the café without coordinating with others, so the museum provides deep content and smooth logistics for independent exploration.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can explore 30+ ukiyo-e prints at their own pace, read free English guides, use Wi-Fi, join a ¥800 woodblock class, and finish in 90 min without relying on extra amenities.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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