{"id":22792,"date":"2025-11-19T10:07:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=22792"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:39:53","slug":"osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2025\/11\/19\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Shinsekai &#038; Tennoji\u2014Tsutenkaku, Tennoji Zoo, and More! Where to Go with your Osaka e-Pass (PR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Konnichiwa! I&#8217;m Rei Jonishi.<br \/>\nAnd I&#8217;d like to show you around Osaka!<\/p>\n<p>Osaka was full of energy and excitement during the Expo and there are still plenty of fun places to go, even though the Expo is over. If you need help deciding where to go, I would definitely recommend the Osaka e-Pass.<br \/>\nThe pass itself is a QR code, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about loosing a piece of paper. Get your pass right away and have fun visiting Shinsekai and the Tennoji area! <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobobosaka.triplabo.com\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-0KH3N\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/osaka-e-pass-1day-en-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka e-Pass\" width=\"650\" height=\"130\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17415\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #666666; margin: 10px 0 0;\">(Contents)<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Take in Panoramic Views of Both Modern and Retro Scenery from the Tsutenkaku Observation Deck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Plummet 60 Meters in 10 Seconds on the Thrilling Tower Slider<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor3\">Cute Animals Get Even Cuter During Meal Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor4\">Food and Gifts You Won&#8217;t Want to Miss at Tennoji Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Take in Panoramic Views of Both Modern and Retro Scenery from the Tsutenkaku Observation Deck<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img01.jpg\" alt=\"crowds on the streets of Shinsekai with Tsutenkaku in the background\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m here on the streets of Shinsekai! The giant Billiken statue and those impressive billboards all bring a sense of eclectic charm that makes Shinsekai so famous.<\/p>\n<p>And when I headed towards Tsutenkaku I was so glad that I already have the Osaka e-Pass. Tsutenkaku usually has a long ticketing line, even on weekdays.<br \/>\nOh and before you go inside, the ticketing area, make sure to look up. The ceiling mural on the underside of Tsutenkaku is very beautiful!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img02.jpg\" alt=\"Tsutenkaku ceiling mural under the tower\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img02-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img02-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The original Tsutenkaku tower was modeled after the Eiffel Tower that was built for the Paris World Fair. I&#8217;m happy to know there is a connection between Tsutenkaku and the Expo. <\/p>\n<p>This is the second rendition of Tsutenkaku. The tower was rebuilt in 1956 and it&#8217;s full of history. The corridors are decorated with memorable moments from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. Have a close look when you&#8217;re here!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img03.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Holiday or Osakan Holiday?\" width=\"488\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22795\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a quick ride in the elevator, I arrived on the observation deck. The Golden  Observation Platform is 87.5 meters above ground and the bright gold decorations sparkle in the sunlight. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img04.jpg\" alt=\"view of Abeno Harukas from the Golden  Observation Platform in Tsutenkaku\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There were great views of Osaka&#8217;s other landmarks, like Osaka Castle and Abeno Harukas.<br \/>\nOh and while you&#8217;re here, don&#8217;t forget to rub Billiken&#8217;s feet for some good luck!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img05.jpg\" alt=\"the lucky god Billiken in Tsutenkaku\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first observation deck has perfectly nice views, but if you want a little extra thrill and a view from 7 meters higher up, head to Tembo Paradise. To enter this special observation deck it costs an additional \u00a5300. And when you are there, you can step out onto the TIP THE TSUTENKAKU, a protruding platform with a see-through floor.<br \/>\nExperience a little extra thrill and a feeling of floating above the world. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img06.jpg\" alt=\"see through observation point on Tsutenkaku\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Plummet 60 Meters in 10 Seconds on the Thrilling Tower Slider<\/h2>\n<p>The other thing I was looking forward to at Tsutenkaku, was the fast slide. <\/p>\n<p>Tower Slider normally costs \u00a51,000 per ride, but you can go down once for free with the Osaka e-Pass. The slide starts on the third floor. Put on your takoyaki helmet, lay on your back and you&#8217;re ready for a fantastic trip. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img07.jpg\" alt=\"fun on the Tower Slider at Tsutenkaku\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img07-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img07-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Slide down 60 meters in 10 seconds! It was over in a flash, but you can get footage of yourself going down the slide when you exit. Take a look back on your adventure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRMdIaDDp-4\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&#038;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">(Video including footage from the Tower Slider)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I knew about the observation deck on Tsutenkaku, but there are lots of other fun things to do here as well. It&#8217;s exciting to make new discoveries like I did today. <\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>\u25cfTsutenkaku<\/h3>\n<p>Hours: (General Observation Deck &#038; Tower Slider) 10:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM (last admission at 7:30 PM)<br \/>\nOpen year-round \/ no holidays<br \/>\nAccess: 3-min walk from Ebisu\u2011cho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line,<br \/>\n6-min walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji or Sakaisuji Line<br \/>\nOfficial Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tsutenkaku.co.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.tsutenkaku.co.jp\/<\/a><br \/>\n*The special observation deck (Tembo Paradise) is not included in the Osaka e-Pass list of free facilities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobobosaka.triplabo.com\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-0KH3N\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block;margin:1rem 0 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00ccdb 0%,#00a6ca 100%);padding:.5rem 1rem .5rem 2rem;color:#fff;border-radius:1.5rem;text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Purchase your Osaka e-Pass\u2192<\/b><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor3\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Cute Animals Get Even Cuter During Meal Time<\/h2>\n<p>After my visit to Tsutenkaku, I headed over to the nearby Tennoji Zoo. From the observation deck, I could look out over the zoo and I started to get excited about which kinds of animals I would be able to see there. <\/p>\n<p>On my way to the zoo, I started wondering how long it had been since the last time I went to a zoo. The walk from Tsutenkaku to the Tennoji Zoo gates takes less that 5 minutes. It&#8217;s so nice that these two Osaka e-Pass locations are so close together. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img08.jpg\" alt=\"Tennoji Zoo Shinsekai gate\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img08-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img08-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tennoji Zoo first opened its doors in 1915. Among all the zoos in Japan it is has the third longest operating history. There are currently 1,000 animals of 170 different spceies living here. <\/p>\n<p>Because I arrived right around meal time, I headed straight for the African Savannah Zone to see those animals eat.<br \/>\nThe Savannah Zone features ecological exhibits that recreate the animals\u2019 natural habitats as closely as possible, so you can observe them in a setting that feels very close to the wild.<br \/>\n\u2026And right in front of us a giraffe appeared. Wow, its neck really is looong!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img09.jpg\" alt=\"giraffe at Tennoji Zoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img09-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img09-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Near the fence, there were cups filled with food, so the animals came up so close to us when to get their snacks.<br \/>\nI was amazed by the sheer size of the giraffe. I was so impressed, like \u201cWow, giraffes are really this big!?!\u201d<br \/>\nWatching the giraffe&#8217;s long tongue skillfully scoop up food was truly impressive!<\/p>\n<p>What I especially loved, though, was the red panda.<br \/>\nWe also got to visit the red panda during meal time. And the way it picked up the food with its tiny little paws and ate was unbelievably cute!<br \/>\nI couldn\u2019t help but linger looking at it for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img10.jpg\" alt=\"Rei Jonishi and the red panda at Tennoji Zoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img10-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img10-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor4\" style=\"color:#252525;\">Food and Gifts You Won&#8217;t Want to Miss at Tennoji Zoo<\/h2>\n<p>Next, I went to see one of Tennoji Zoo\u2019s most popular residents, Hou-chan the polar bear.<br \/>\nHe plunged into the pool with a splash, sprawled out flat on his back, and showed off his playful energy. He&#8217;s so lively and charming, I can see why he is such a favorite!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img11.jpg\" alt=\"Hou-chan the resident Polar Bear at Tennoji Zoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img11-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img11-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, I stopped in the TENNOJI ZOO MUSEUM, where you can examine a collection of animal skeletons and taxidermy specimens. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img12.jpg\" alt=\"animal skeletons at the Tennoji Zoo Museum\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img12-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is fun to relax watching the animals move and learn about their skeletons and taxidermy at the Tennoji Zoo. Beyond that, there are also animal-themed products and foods!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img13-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img13-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img14.jpg\" alt=\"Take a break at the FooZoo GooZoo at Tennoji Zoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img14-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img14-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s the food court called \u201cFooZoo\u201d and the gift shop called \u201cGooZoo\u201d!<br \/>\nThis climate-controlled environment is the perfect place to relax and take a break on both hot and cold days.<br \/>\nThey even have animal-themed food, so be sure to take a look at the menu.<br \/>\nPersonally, I couldn\u2019t stop thinking about that adorable red panda I saw earlier.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img15.jpg\" alt=\"Tennoji Zoo gift shop GooZoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img15-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img15-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img16.jpg\" alt=\"Tennoji Zoo Food Court FooZoo\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img16-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-shinsekai-tennoji-area-img16-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A visit to Tsutenkaku would cost \u00a51,200 Observation Deck and \u00a51,000 for the Tower Slider. Throw in Tennoji Zoo admission at \u00a5500 and you&#8217;ve spent \u00a52,700, so you\u2019ve already gotten your money\u2019s worth with the Osaka e-Pass (1-day ticket \u00a52,400)!<br \/>\nEven just a half-day in this part of the city was a lot of fun, so I want to plan another efficient Osaka outing and use the pass again.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>\u25cfTennoji Zoo<\/h3>\n<p>Hours:9:30 AM\u20135:00 PM (last admission 4:00 PM)<br \/>\nOpen until 6:00 PM on weekends and public holidays in May and September (last admission 5:00 PM)<br \/>\nClosed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day)<br \/>\nAccess to Shinsekai Gate: About a 5\u201310 minute walk from Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station, Osaka Metro Ebisu-cho Station, JR Shin-Imamiya Station, or Nankai Shin-Imamiya Station (10\u201315 minutes if using an elevator)<br \/>\nAccess to Tenshiba Gate: About a 5\u201310 minute walk from Osaka Metro Tennoji Station, JR Tennoji Station, or Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line Osaka Abenobashi Station (10\u201315 minutes if using an elevator)<br \/>\nOfficial Website<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennojizoo.jp\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tennojizoo.jp\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobobosaka.triplabo.com\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-0KH3N\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block;margin:1rem 0 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00ccdb 0%,#00a6ca 100%);padding:.5rem 1rem .5rem 2rem;color:#fff;border-radius:1.5rem;text-decoration: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Purchase your Osaka e-Pass\u2192<\/b><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff;border: 1px solid #e9e9e9;border-radius: 0.5rem;padding: 1rem 1.5rem;box-sizing: border-box;margin: 1rem 0;box-shadow: 4px 4px 6px -4px #989898;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0;\">The Osaka e-Pass<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 1rem 0 0\">\nThe Osaka e-Pass is a convenient e-ticket that gives you free access to more than 25 popular attractions.<br \/>\nYou can choose between a 1-day pass (\u00a52,400) or a 2-day pass (\u00a53,000), making it easy to combine with your travel schedule.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sightseeing smoothly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ars-maidobobosaka.triplabo.com\/activity\/en\/LINKTIVITY-0KH3N\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block;margin:1rem 0 0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00ccdb 0%,#00a6ca 100%);padding:.5rem 1rem .5rem 2rem;color:#fff;border-radius:1.5rem;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Purchase your Osaka e-Pass\u2192<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\u25cfProfile<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-bay-area-jyonishirei.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-bay-area-jyonishirei.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-bay-area-jyonishirei-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/11\/osaka-e-pass-bay-area-jyonishirei-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rei Jonishi<\/strong><br \/>\nFormerly a member of NMB48, she is now working as a model based in Osaka.<br \/>\nHer future dream is to work as a full-time model. She is currently focusing mainly on gravure (swimsuit\/lingerie\/themed) modeling.<br \/>\nX (formerlyTwitter): <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jonishi_rei\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@jonishi_rei<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jonishi_rei\/?hl=ja\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@jonishi_rei<\/a><br \/>\nTikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jonishi_rei\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@jonishi_rei<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Konnichiwa! I&#8217;m Rei Jonishi. And I&#8217;d like to show you around Osaka! Osaka was full of energy and excitement during the Expo and there are still plenty of fun places to go, even though the Expo is over. If you need help deciding where to go, I would definitely recommend the Osaka e-Pass. 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