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Osaka

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Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub. A tour of Osaka reveals a city with little obvious tourist appeal--expect buildings designed to look like boxes, elevated highways, and nondescript residential areas. But scratch just below the surface, and you'll discover a city with unexpected architectural gems, outstanding shopping options, and a lively culinary scene known by the phrase "kuidaore"--eat until you drop. Plan your vacation with our Japan road trip app and discover the best things to do in Osaka.
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Top Osaka tours

Kyoto Small-Group Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $60
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Experience Visiting a Local Farmer and Mochi Rice Cake Making BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $168
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Kyoto Early Bird Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $130
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Universal Studios Japan
4.1
Duration: 6 hours
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Osaka Castle
Chuo
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Dotombori District
Dotombori
4.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
4.2
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Osaka

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kyoto
4.4
Duration: 3 hours
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Kyoto
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Arashiyama
Kyoto
4.3
Duration: 6 hours
Gion
Kyoto
4.1
Duration: 3 hours

Hidden gems in Osaka

Photoguider-Japan
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
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Kuchu Teien Observatory
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
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Kuromon Market
Nippombashi
3.8
Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Osaka

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Four-M
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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The British Bag
Chuo
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
Naniwa Meibutsu Ichibirian Dotombori
Dotombori
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
Imperial Hotel Plaza Osaka
5.0
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Osaka

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Namban Culture Center
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Peace Osaka
Chuo
3.5
Duration: 1 hour
Mizuno Sportology Gallery
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Osaka

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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Senko-ji Temple
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kumata Shrine
4.5
Duration: 1 hour
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Hozenji Yokocho
Namba
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Pinpoint Traveler
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Nijo Castle
Kyoto
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Himeji Castle
Himeji
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sanjusangendo Temple
Kyoto
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Places to visit with Osaka

Kyoto BEST FOR: Historic Site, Religious Site, Landmark
Nara BEST FOR: Religious Site, Wildlife Area, Monument
Himeji BEST FOR: Castle, Garden, Landmark
Kobe BEST FOR: Landmark, Religious Site, Park
Koya-cho BEST FOR: Cemetery, Religious Site, Historic Site
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