City Tours

Osaka Sky Vista Open-Top Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

Osaka Sky Vista open-top double-decker bus passing Osaka Castle.

Tourists enjoying the Osaka Sky Vista Open-Top Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour with a view of Osaka cityscape

Discover Osaka’s most popular sites in an hour aboard a double-decker bus that includes a multilingual audio guide.

Highlights

Get on board the Osaka Sky Vista, a comfortable double-decker bus with an open top for the best sightseeing!
Catch a glimpse of iconic landmarks like the City Hall, Bank of Japan, and Umeda Sky Building.
Choose between two routes the Umeda Route on the north or Namba towards the south.
Enjoy an audio guide on board in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean.
Click here to view the route map for Osaka Sky Vista.

Inclusions

60-min open-top double-decker bus ticket
Views of attractions from the bus
Onboard audio guide in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean
Raincoats (if it rains)
Cooling gel sheets (in summer)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Begin a scenic adventure in Osaka city aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus with an open roof. Admire the main highlights of Osaka on an hour-long bus ride and feel the cool breeze brush against you. You can choose between the Umeda Route or the Namba Route. You will come across Osaka’s major landmarks like the Bank of Japan, Osaka Castle, City Hall, Umeda Sky Building, and many more! During your bus tour, the guide on board will explain the rich culture and history of the tourist spots on the way. You will also have a multilingual audio guide coordinated via GPS to give you detailed information about the attractions as you pass by them. Available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean, everyone can truly enjoy this 60-min excursion and discover the historical emblems of the charming port city.

Picturesque Views

You can spot the delicious food culture as you ride through the city, famously known as Japan's street food capital. Osaka is also known to have Japan’s most fun-loving people, so don't shy away from making new friends! During the spring season, the Umeda Route offers incredible views of pink or white cherry blossoms at the Japan Mint and Sakuranomiya Park. Traveling from the Namba Route at night, you will come across the beautiful neon lights of Dotonbori.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Your experience may be subject to change, due to bus service suspension due to rainfall, thunder, or strong winds.
The digital audio guide is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean.
Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat, or wear appropriate winter wear (according to the season).
Non-alcoholic drinks in plastic bottles and flasks with caps are permitted.
There's no restroom on the bus.
Please note that seats cannot be selected through automatic seat allocation. If you make a reservation for multiple people, there is a possibility that you may not be seated together.
Kindly gather 10 minutes before the departure time. The bus will depart at the scheduled time and will not wait for latecomers.

Restrictions

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
If infants don't occupy the seat, it is free of charge.
Elementary school students are eligible for child fares.
Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, parasols, umbrellas, food, and beverages.
Guests can't get off the bus to visit attractions but only view them from the vehicle except at the parking area of Abeno Harukasu (guests can leave the tour if they wish here).

Route

Click here to view the route maps for Osaka Sky Vista and here to view the timetable.

Timings

Daily: 9:30am, 11:40am, 2:40pm, and 5pm.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the starting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display your mobile with a valid photo ID at the starting point.