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A few words about Osaka

The Osaka region is a great destination with hundreds of ancient temples & shrines, amazing natural sites, incredible food, futuristic cities and rural towns, and a home for 6,5 million people. Whatever your preferences are, the Osaka region will address your needs and make your trip meaningful.

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Must-visit sights

Natural Beauties and Lakes

Kumano Kodo

Kumano is usually called “the pure land” and the spiritual heartland of Japan. It is a land of picturesque rivers, thermal hot springs, waterfalls, green forests and sacred temples

Mitarai Valley

The Valley is famous for many bridges, waterfalls, mountain views, green forests, emerald green water to swim in summer or hiking all year round.

Nara Park

Nara Park is a huge amazing natural park full of wild deer and ancient temples. Walk around, take pictures with deers, and discover forest trails.

Minoo Park

It is a land of pure nature, waterfalls, Buddhist temples and riverside walks that will bring you tranquility and peace.

Tourist Attractions

Osaka Castle

Osaka castle is one of the most impressive buildings in Osaka and the symbol of the city. It is located in the middle of a beautiful garden with 600 cherry trees blooming in spring

Dotonbori

Dotonbori is usually called Japanese broadway with huge LED signboards. It is famous for extremely delicious food, both street food or restaurant. Follow huge signboards to find crabs, octopus takoyaki or fugu blowfish sashimi

Shitennoji temple

It is the first Buddhist temple established in Japan by the Japanese emperor many centuries ago in 593. This magnificent shrine features a majestic 5-story pagoda which is very large and impressive that can’t be missed

Osaka Umeda Sky Building

Enjoy a stunning view from the spherical floating observatory deck which is 173 meters above the ground with 360-degree panorama in Umeda Sky building, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Osaka

Cities

Osaka travel guide

Among all the places in Japan Osaka is especially known for its eye-catching neon signs, extremely delicious food, charming people, loudly spoken Osaka-ben dialect, thousands of cozy bars (called izakayas), lots of attractions and the world's best place to try Fugu.

Nara

Only 28 km from Osaka, Nara city is the capital of Nara prefecture and a part of the Kansai region famous for its priceless historical heritage. It is a living treasury, full of World Heritage sites, temples and shrines.

Kobe

Just 29 km from Osaka, Kobe is one of the largest cities in Japan, located between Osaka Bay and the Rokko mountain range. It is known for its signature Wague beef, sake breweries and picturesque harbor.

Hiroshima

Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Hiroshima is full of fabulous sights. It is located in the western part of the Japanese archipelago and is conveniently located within one hour and half flight or bullet train ride to major tourist destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Did you know that Hiroshima is not just a dark history of WWII, but a great destination where you can enjoy beautiful nature, ancient temples, delicious food and rich history?

Attractions For Kids

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan is the third most visited theme park in the world with over 14 million visitors per year. Immerse yourself in magic, movies, manga, and much more

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Amazing world of living creatures that is just breathtaking. Being one of the most spectacular aquariums in Japan, Kaiyukan is a delightful place for adults & kids with the various animal and aquatic creatures

Harvest Hill Osaka

Harvest Hill is an agricultural park with an animal farm, petting zoo, beautiful garden, lots of activities and restaurants to spend a full family day!

Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

This unusual museum is dedicated to instant noodles and is loved by kids. Learn the history of instant noodles through unusual exhibitions and attractions, and create your very own instant cup noodles.

Museums

Osaka Castle

Osaka castle is a symbol of the city and quite an interesting museum where you can also rent a samurai armor or kimono and take iconic pictures.

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Walk the life-sized Edo period town! The sounds and lighting make it extra realistic. The miniatures are super detailed so that you can experience time back to the Edo period!

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum (Kobe)

Kobe is famous as the center of sake brewing and Hakutsuru is one of the biggest and best. Learn, touch and taste all about sake in this brewery museum.

Osaka Science Museum

Excellent place for science lovers! Interactive exhibits which are perfect for kids! You will learn how electric stations work, what is dna, how much you will weigh on Mars, etc. Various activities for everyone to learn about science.

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Top expert advices in and around Osaka

The Osaka region is not just Osaka city

I would recommend considering Osaka not only as a great destination but a point of your deployment for visiting other great places, even those which are located in other prefectures (like Wakayama, for instance)

Show if they don’t speak English

There are many places without an English menu and it doesn’t mean you have to find another restaurant or to stay hungry. Most of these places have plastic models of their dishes at the window, so feel free to ask “this” or “that” showing the model of your desired dish

ICOCA card will make your trip easier

To make your time in Osaka much easier just purchase a reloadable IC card that in Osaka is called ICOCA and charge it with yen (in Tokyo it is Suica or Pasmo card). It is also the best way to buy tickets for public transportation. You can buy ICOCA from vending machines at most of the subway or train stations. And it already has a deposit so you can use it right after you buy it

Sacred Koyasan

Osaka is the best starting point to travel to Koyasan, famous for its temple lodging and sacred atmosphere. So, once you are here don’t miss Koya even if you don’t have too much time to overnight in a temple (you can have a day trip from Namba station).

Public transport tip

Avoid buses if it is your first visit to this region, because they can sometimes be very confusing. I would recommend traveling by trains, even getting around Osaka. This is the best way to avoid any stress in this region

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Trip Budget

For a couple in Osaka

Budget per day	Cost, $
Accommodation “Capsule”	$21 x 2 = 42$ (inc.taxes)*
Accommodation “Ryokan”	$184 (incl.taxes & breakfast)**
Accommodation “Hotel”	$173 (incl.breakfast)***
Meals	from $30* per pax = $60x2 times=$120****
Entertainment	from $20x2 = $40******
Car rental Toyota Rent a Car	from $54 (incl. taxes)******

For 4 in Osaka

Budget per day	Cost, $
Accommodation “Ryokan”	$369 (inc.taxes & breakfast)*******
Accommodation “Hotel”	$293 (taxes & breakfast on top)********
Meals	from $30* per pax = $120x2 times=$240****
Entertainment	from $20x4 = $80******
Car rental Toyota Rent a Car	from $90 (incl. taxes)*********

* Single capsules in female and men dormitories)

** Japanese-style quadruple room, 2 futon beds, high quality & service)

*** Superior double 23m² room with 1 large bed)

**** A plate of 10 skewers in Dotonbori

***** 1-Day Osaka Amazing Pass (covers many sights)

****** Mini/Compact class, 5 seats

******* Japanese-style quadruple room, 4 futon beds, high quality & service)

******** 2x Superior double 23m² room with 1 large bed)

********* Toyota, Standart class, 5 seats

How to get to the Region

If your point of entry to Japan is Tokyo and you plan to visit the Osaka region as well there are 2 main ways to get to Osaka:

By plane: Take a domestic flight from Tokyo* to Osaka => 1 h 30 min approx.

*Pay attention to the airport of your arrival to Japan (Narita International or Haneda International) to book the proper domestic flight from Tokyo to Osaka. Both International Airports (Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda) operate domestic flights to Osaka that will come to the domestic airport (Osaka Itami). So if you come to Tokyo Narita, book your next flight to Osaka from Narita.
Once you arrive at Osaka Itami Airport (domestic flights only), there are 3 main ways to get to the city: 1) take a short 4 min walk to Osaka Airport Station, then take Osaka Monorail to Hotarugaike Station. Walk about 1 min to Express Osaka-Umeda (Takarazuka Main Line). It will bring you to Osaka-Umeda Station (sightseeing area) within 14 min. 2) limousine bus (shuttle bus). Take the bus to the closest area of your stay. Timetable, routes & rates here. 3) taxi

By train: Take a bullet train from Tokyo JR Station to Shin-Osaka Station. It’s the most convenient direct train (Shinkansen) that will bring you to Osaka in 2 h 30 min.

Flight duration

Los-Angeles-Osaka

flight #1
Los Angeles(LAX)-San Francisco(SFO)
1 h 35 min approximate
flight #2
San Francisco(SFO)-Osaka(KIX)
12 h 30 min approximate

Miami-Osaka

flight #1
Miami(FLL)-San Francisco(SFO)
6 h 30 min approximate
flight #2
San Francisco(SFO)-Osaka(KIX)
12 h 30 min approximate

New York-Osaka

flight #1
New York(JFK)-Tokyo(HND)
14 h 15 min approximate
flight #2
Tokyo(HND)-Osaka(ITM)
1 h 20 min approximate

How much time to spend on your trip

First time in and around Osaka

Purpose: visiting top sights of the region

5-7 days

Big family trip

Purpose: kids attractions & natural sights

10-15 days

Honeymoon trip around Osaka

Purpose: visiting top sights & pearls, having privacy in onsen/on the beach

15-20 days

Airports in the Kansai region

Kansai International Airport

1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano-shi, Osaka 549-0001, Japan 〒549-0001 大阪府泉佐野市泉州空港北1

Kansai International Airport is the only International airport in the Kansai region built on an artificial island in 1994. It is the main point of entry to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. It consists of 2 Terminals (International & Domestic), clean and quiet. Very well managed and maintained. It has all you need: Hotel, supermarket, restaurants and cafes, lounges, children play areas, and much more. Well connected to Osaka by train and bridge.

Osaka Itami Airport

3 Chome-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0036, Japan 〒560-0036 大阪府豊中市螢池西町３丁目555

Itami Airport is one of 4 airports in Osaka and handles domestic flights only from its single terminal. It is situated 16 km from the city center and well connected to limousines bus and Osaka monorail. It is smaller than Kansai IA, but still has lots of restaurants and shops. Even grilled fish and Starbucks are available.

Kobe Airport

1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0048, Japan 〒650-0048 兵庫県神戸市中央区神戸空港１

Kobe Airport is an airport on an artificial island just off the coast of Kobe. It is small and domestic only, has a few shops, a family mart, a couple of restaurants and an open air viewing deck. Convenient and easily accessible from Sannomiya station (8 km) via the driverless portliner.

Best Accomodation

Price: from $21

Ninja & Geisha Capsule Hotel

〒533-0023 Osaka, Higashiyodogawa Ward, Higashiawaji, 4 Chome−33−6 プレミア淡路ビル 5階

Anna Kraskovska

The interior is from the Edo period, all about geisha and ninja themes. Great ambience, facilities and staff

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Price: from $500

Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama Ryokan

1364-1 Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan 〒651-1401 兵庫県神戸市北区有馬町1364-1

Anna Kraskovska

Absolutely wonderful onsen hotel. Stayed in the gold spring room for 1 night, had a dedicated floor to the room with no ones to disturb. Service was fabulous and very warm, superb view around the hotel and from the room, gold spring was so relaxing, kaiseki dinner and breakfast were just luxury.

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Price: from $173 (with breakfast)

Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu

4 Chome-1-15 Kyutaromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0056

Anna Kraskovska

Great stay, comfy rooms, nice views, good location. Feels like a 5 star hotel. Booked a room on sale so feel like I scored a steal

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6 days Itinerary in Osaka and around

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Osaka top sights