Osaka大阪

The food capital: loud, friendly and cheap to eat in. It is also a good base for Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.

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Great fitAnime and game shops at Nipponbashi玩A street of anime, game and electronics shops, like a smaller Akihabara.because anime and games, Friends遊anime and games買shopping2.5 h

Great fitCup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda麺The original museum where you make your own cup of noodles. Book a workshop slot.because anime and games, Friends食food遊anime and games2.5 h

Great fitMinoo Park waterfall hike滝An easy forest path to a waterfall, close to the city. Autumn leaves are strong.because nature, Friends山nature3 h

Good fitStreet food crawl食Osaka is called the kitchen of Japan. Mix stands and small shops in one evening.because Friends食food3 h

Good fitTakoyaki cooking class料Make your own octopus balls with a teacher and eat them hot.because Friends食food2 h

Good fitBunraku puppet theatre劇Large puppets moved by three people in black. A short show is a good start.because Friends芸art and design2 h

Good fitHanshin Tigers baseball night球Fans sing and cheer all night. A fun way to feel local life in season.because Friends夜nightlife3.5 h

Good fitKaraoke night歌A private room with many songs. A good plan for a rainy night.because Friends夜nightlife2 h

Good fitCraft beer and sake bars酒Small bars with local craft beer and sake served by the glass.because Friends夜nightlife食food2.5 h

Good fitSeafood bowl lunch魚Rice bowls topped with raw fish from the nearby port.because Friends食food1 h

Good fitFlea markets and old goods蚤Markets with old tools, dishes and clothes. Dates are fixed, so check the calendar.because Friends買shopping2 h

Good fitTea ceremony in the city茶A short tea lesson in an old room. A calm break from the city.because Friends芸art and design1 h

Good fitTsuruhashi Koreatown grill肉Smoky grill restaurants and Korean snacks in narrow lanes. A big, friendly meal.because Friends食food2 h

Good fitConveyor-belt sushi寿An easy and low-price sushi meal. Order on a screen or take plates from the belt.because Friends食food1 h

Okay fitAirport hot spring湯A hot spring bath near the airport, good before or after a long flight.湯onsen2 h

Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readApril: peak blossom and busy streetsApril often brings peak cherry blossom to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and the streets are crowded. Learn how to plan around the crowds and still enjoy the flowers.About this placeGuides5 min readKobe from Osaka: harbour, hills and a slow afternoonA slow day in Kobe from Osaka: the harbour, the old foreign houses on the hill, Chinatown and the food to try.About this placeGuides5 min readKoyasan: a mountain temple day or night from OsakaHow to visit Koyasan from Osaka for a day or a night: the old cemetery, the temples, the way up the mountain and what to check first.About this place