Osaka Stopover

I am flying JAL to Istanbul at the end of May. I arrive in
Osaka at about 10pm and fly on to Istanbul at around 1pm the
next day. Overnight accomodation at Osaka airport is part
of the deal. Can anyone tell me if there is anything I can
do in Osaka in the time I have, that won't break the budget
for the rest of the trip?
thanks :-)

[There are 6 posts - the latest was added on Tue 25 May, 5:33]

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1. TV, Beer , Call Home Added by: Friend
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 21:08 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Hi Glen,
   from experience on this one, given the time you have, the
   budget you're on and the long flight the next day, my advise
   would be to drink that $30 beer, watch some cable TV, relax
   & call you wife/friend/significant. Above all don't miss
   your flight the next day!
   I hope this helps
   

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2. The Aquarium Added by: Phat Dave
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 22:42 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   If you get up early, check out the Osaka Aquarium by the
   harbour. It is one of the best I have seen. Check the LP
   Japan guide for hours and directions (not sure if it opens
   in time for you). Cost is about Y1800.

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3. Osaka Added by: Rob-M
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 1:26 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   First thing you need to do is look at the travel info/times to the city from KIX at
   http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/index-e.html
   Then get ready to party-- Osaka rocks at night. Dotonbori looks great, also Nihonbashi
   is great for electronics...Osaka Castle looks nice too.
   Enjoy--and remember to pay the departure tax.....

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4. Train to KIX at night Added by: kuko
   [Timestamp: Wed 19 May, 20:06 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Trains to KIX finish earlier(both Nankai and JR). So if you
   go out KIX at night after your flight arrive, you are more
   likely not to be able to come back until next morning.
   Kaiyuukan(the aquarium) opens at 10. I don't think you have
   enough time to enjoy if your flight leave KIX at 1300.
   Going to Tennoji area(shitennoji temple) or Kyobashi area
   (Osaka Castle park) in the morning should be OK.

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5. the aquarium Added by: kelly
   [Timestamp: Thu 20 May, 4:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   i'd vote for the aquarium also. it's a little expensive,
   but easy to get to and one of the best. arrive early
   before all the school kids come trooping in.

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6. Tight squeeze Added by: Emperor Norton (eris2323@hotmail.com)
   [Timestamp: Tue 25 May, 5:33 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Assuming you can catch a train out of Kansai, head into
   Namba Stn. (can't remember the line, but I'm fairly certain
   it's a central terminus). The whole area should be just
   waking up when you arrive. Cheap (for Japan, anyway) Indian
   food, Sailor Moon clones and the best animatronics this side
   of the Pirates of the Carribean ride await you! Of course,
   if you'd actually like to sleep before your flight, ignore
   all that and get trashed in the airport bar.

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