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  1. Osaka Info

    Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau 5F TODA BUILDING SHINSAIBASHI, 4-4-21, Minamisemba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan Inquiries about tourist information Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550 (9:00~17:30) . Official Corporate Site

  2. Osaka Travel Guide

    Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.

  3. Osaka Guide: Things to do in Osaka

    8,865,245. Area. 1904.99 km². Discover the top things to do in Osaka, a port/commercial hub in Kansai. Explore Osaka Castle, USJ, the Kaiyukan aquarium, and Minoo Park, or Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Tenjinbashi-suji—Japan's longest shopping street—to try local Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.

  4. Osaka

    Osaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through. Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan's capital city. Hop off the bullet train into an area of exciting nightlife, delicious food and straight-talking, friendly ...

  5. Your Trip to Osaka: The Complete Guide

    Osaka comes to life with cherry blossoms during spring and yellow ginkgo trees in the fall, and the weather is temperate. Language: Japanese. Osaka locals famously have their own strong dialect, which is known as Osaka-ben. Getting Around: The subway or train is the best way to get around Osaka. You can pick up the ICOCA travel card or use the ...

  6. Ultimate must-see guide to Osaka

    Osaka is a 2.5-hour shinkansen ride from Tokyo, or you can also fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX). Travel around the city via the subway, the JR Osaka Loop Line (circling the central districts) and private railway lines. There are also a number of economical train passes and tickets available for exploring Osaka and the Kansai region.

  7. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Osaka

    These rankings are informed by traveler reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Dotombori District. The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs. 2.

  8. Tourist Information OSAKA

    Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550(9:00~17:30). Back. Located in front of the central ticket gates of JR Osaka station - one of Japan's few transportation hub terminals - the tourist information center is open daily for the use of both domestic and international travelers. Connected with the JR information desk.

  9. Osaka: 52 Things to Do and Places to Visit

    Photo by Pixta Osaka is a major metropolis in Japan, second only to Tokyo.This iconic destination is accessible in just two hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train). Osaka is home to places full of local charm like Dotonbori and world-famous theme parks like Universal Studios Japan (USJ). When exploring Osaka, we recommend checking the highlights in each major area before ...

  10. Osaka travel

    Osaka. Japan, Asia. If Kyoto was the city of the courtly nobility and Tokyo the city of the samurai, then Osaka (大阪) was the city of the merchant class. Osakans take pride in shedding the conservatism found elsewhere in Japan, and this spirited city - Japan's third-largest - is a place where people are a bit brasher, and interactions ...

  11. What to Do in Osaka? Our Travel Guide to Osaka.

    Umeda Sky Building: From the observation deck at over 150 meters you have a great view over the city. Trip to the temples of Nara: Osaka is a great starting point for a trip to the historic temples of Nara. Utogaria Restaurant: Delicious creations of Japanese cuisine served in a tapas style.

  12. The Ultimate Travel Guide to Osaka: Transport, Weather, and Where to

    A major reason why Osaka is a great tourist destination is the sheer abundance of places to visit. From the trendy commercial district, Umeda; the culinary and fashion districts, Namba and Shinsaibashi; the downtown districts, Tennoji and Shinsekai; all the way to the entertainment district, Bay Area, which includes Universal Studios Japan, there is a wide variety of exciting areas sprawled ...

  13. 15 Memorable Things To Do in Osaka, Japan (Travel Guide 2024)

    Visiting Information Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is the city's most popular site. Follow these tips to get the most out of your visit: Things to see: ... Costs of Traveling in Osaka. Travel on a budget in Osaka, from $390 − $520 USD weekly per person, mid-range $1600 − $3230 USD, and high-end from $2910 − $4540 USD. However, costs depend ...

  14. 50 Best Things to Do in Osaka According to Experts

    1. Dotonbori. Photo by Ramon Kagie, Dotonbori. Osaka's top tourist attraction is easily the city's centuries-old entertainment district, Dotonbori. Located on a scenic man-made canal of the same name, this historic trading district is overflowing with shops, food stalls, and restaurants, not to mention people.

  15. The Ultimate 3-Day OSAKA Itinerary

    Amerikamura. Amerikamura is a cool popular area for youth culture and is definitely worth adding to your 3-day Osaka itinerary. Situated near the edge of Dothan, Amerikamura has some of the best streetwear stores, super hip cafes, and eateries. As the name suggests, you'll kind of feel like you're in America!

  16. Osaka

    Tourist Information Site [edit] Osaka Info is the official multilingual guide site, jointly run by the city and the prefecture. Get in [edit] Osaka Castle By plane [edit] Kansai International Airport (KIX IATA) is the main international gateway to Osaka (Metropolitan area airport codes: OSA IATA).

  17. Tourist Information Center

    Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau 5F TODA BUILDING SHINSAIBASHI, 4-4-21, Minamisemba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan Inquiries about tourist information Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550 (9:00~17:30) . Official Corporate Site

  18. Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau Official website

    What We Do. The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau is Osaka's official destination marketing organization (DMO) representing Osaka prefecture, the city of Osaka, and the city of Sakai. Capitalizing on Osaka's vibrant history, culture, and economy, the OCTB promotes Osaka as a premier business, leisure, and convention destination through a wide ...

  19. Ultimate Osaka Travel Guide 大阪 • Just One Cookbook

    Explore everything from the grandeur of Dotonbori to the tranquility of Osaka Castle in this ultimate Osaka Travel Guide. Osaka (大阪) is a multi-faceted metropolis and a must-stop destination for first-time visitors in Japan. One of the main attractions includes the over 380-year-old Shinsaibashi Shopping Street.

  20. Things to do in Osaka: An Osaka Travel Guide including Easy Day Trips

    10. Visit Kobe (Day Trip from Osaka) IKobe is also 30 minutes away from Osaka by train. Kobe is well-known for… well, the delicious Kobe beef, which you'll find plenty of in Kobe. Aside from the beef, Kobe is known as the port city and a place where immigrants thrived when Japan began trading with the outside world.

  21. Osaka Tourist Information|Travel Guide

    Address. Central Concourse JR Osaka Station 1st Floor, 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001. (Osaka Metro)About 5 mins walk from Exit 8 or Exit 9 at Umeda Station on Midosuji Line.About 8 mins walk from Exit 3 at Nishi-Umeda Station on Yotsubashi Line.About 10 mins walk from Exit 1 at Higashi-Umeda Station on Tanimachi Line.

  22. How to get to the Tourist Information Centers | INFORMATION | 【Osaka

    STEP.1. Go through the North Gate, go up the stairs and turn right at the end. Turn left at the first corner. STEP.2. Follow the road. Go up the stairs and to reach the JR Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate, and turn right. STEP.3. Go straight ahead and turn left when you see the Daimaru store. Go down the stairs and head for the Central North Exit.

  23. 4 days in Osaka and Kyoto, Japan

    Stay in style. If there's one place to splurge on a fabulous hotel in Japan, it's in Kyoto. Whether you're strolling under vibrant fall leaves or spring cherry blossoms, or wandering the narrow alleys and stepped streets of the Gion district, Kyoto is romantic, its temples and shrines otherworldly.My choice was Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto, a new luxury property that blends smart contemporary ...