The Ultimate Otaku Day Itinerary in Osaka (Morning to Night)
Ever wondered what a perfect otaku day in Osaka looks like? Here’s your sunrise-to-sundown guide to geek out like a local.
🕘 9:00 AM – Breakfast at a Retro Kissaten
Start your day at Cafe Tokiona in Namba for a nostalgic kissaten vibe. Think thick toast, fluffy omelets, and retro decor—a calm start before diving into the chaos of Den Den Town.
🛍️ 10:30 AM – Explore Den Den Town
- Start at Animate to catch up on trending manga & anime merch
- Visit Super Potato for retro game nostalgia
- Drop by Joshin Kidsland for plastic models and gachapon
🍜 1:00 PM – Lunch at an Anime-Themed Café
Grab omurice with ketchup art at Cure Maid Café or something quirkier like Café Asan, known for swing seats and manga walls.
🕹️ 2:30 PM – Arcade Battles
Head to Taito Station Namba or Round One Stadium for a few rounds of Taiko no Tatsujin or Street Fighter V. Don’t forget to try your luck at UFO catchers.
🏯 5:00 PM – Stroll and Cosplay at Osaka Castle Park
Rest your legs and spot local cosplayers in action. Spring and autumn are especially photogenic seasons here.
🍣 6:30 PM – Otaku Sushi & Izakaya Crawl
Try Kura Sushi with Anime Collabs, or head to a local izakaya with anime-themed menus (like Evangelion sake).
🌙 8:00 PM – Night Gachapon Run & Animate Rounds 2
End the night with one last sweep of gachapon machines and pick up a few last-minute souvenirs from Mandarake or Village Vanguard.