Himeji Castle

Admission:  600 yen (9am-5pm)

15 minute walk from Himeji station.

10:32 SHINSAIBASHI 　
  % 7min OsakaCity Midousuji Line
  10:39
10:39		 UMEDA(SUBWAY)
  + 4min Walk
2min 10:43
10:45		 OSAKA
  % 61min JR Special Rapid Service
  11:46 HIMEJI

There is a very nice Japanese garden next to the castle (admission extra).

Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)

Admission:  2000 yen (10am-8pm)

  14:12 HIMEJI
  % 61min JR Special Rapid Service
5min 15:13
15:18		 OSAKA
  % 8min JR Osaka-Loop Line(Inner loop)
7min 15:26
15:33		 BENTENCHO
  % 5min OsakaCity Chuo Line
  15:38 OSAKAKO

The shops outside the aquarium are very nice and there is a nice range of restaurants.

Takarazuka Stage Show:  women performing men's roles

Admission from 2000 yen (must arrive early)

10 minute walk from Takarazuka station.

07:30 SHINSAIBASHI 　
  % 8min OsakaCity Midousuji Line
  07:38
07:38		 UMEDA(SUBWAY)
  + 4min Walk
  07:42
07:42		 UMEDA(HANKYU)
  % 38min Hankyu Takarazuka Line Exp.
  08:20 TAKARAZUKA