Osaka大阪

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Osaka in MarchA good time to go

Weather: Cool · 6 to 14 °C
Rain: Some rain · Dry air
Events: Cherry blossom
What to pack: Layers and a jacket. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. Better months for your interests: January, February, November.

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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食 food 夜 nightlife 寺 temples 買 shopping遊 anime and games 山 nature 湯 onsen 芸 art and design+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Great fitOsaka Castle and HonmachiA business district with a big castle park next door. Quiet at night.because nature, Couples家Families恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitBay area and Universal StudiosThe theme park and the aquarium on the bay. Quiet and far from the city centre.because nature家Families友Friends¥¥¥

Good fitNamba and DotonboriNeon signs, street food and late nights. The loud centre of Osaka.because Couples友Friends恋Couples独Solo家Families¥¥

Good fitShinsaibashi and AmerikamuraCovered shopping streets and a young fashion district, next to Dotonbori.because Couples友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitUmeda and KitaThe big north hub with towers, department stores and many train lines.because Couples恋Couples独Solo家Families¥¥

Good fitNakanoshima and NakazakichoA river island with museums and old houses turned into cafes and small shops.because Couples恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitTenma and TemmabashiA local area with the longest covered shopping street and many small izakaya.because Couples友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥

Okay fitShinsekai and TennojiRetro streets, a tower, a zoo and an old temple. Low prices and a local feel.独Solo友Friends家Families¥

Reading for this place

Seasons4 min readOsaka Castle Park in cherry blossom seasonOsaka Castle Park is a good place to see cherry blossom in spring. Here is how to plan a visit in March or April, with a picnic, a walk and a forecast check.About 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 place

Guides5 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

Weather by season

Spring春

Mild11 to 20 °CSome rain

Summer夏

Hot24 to 31 °CSome rain

Autumn秋

Mild16 to 24 °CSome rain

Winter冬

Cool4 to 11 °CDry

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.