Osaka Travel Guide
Japan's kitchen — street food capital with a wild nightlife.
Best Time
March – May, October – November
Budget/Day
$47–$67
Mid-Range/Day
$80–$133
Getting Around
Metro / JR
Osaka Guides
Top Things to Do
1Dotonbori
Neon-lit canal street famous for giant food signs and street food stalls.
Free
2Osaka Castle
16th-century castle with museum inside and beautiful park grounds.
$4
3Shinsekai
Retro neighborhood famous for kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and Tsutenkaku Tower.
Free
Where to Eat
Takoyaki (octopus balls)$3–$5
1Takoyaki Wanaka
Kushikatsu$7–$13
2Daruma
Okonomiyaki$7–$12
3Mizuno
Where to Stay
Budget · Namba
1The Dorm Hostel Osaka
Mid-Range · Shinsaibashi
2Cross Hotel Osaka
Luxury · Umeda
3The Ritz-Carlton Osaka
Getting Around
Metro $1–$3. Osaka Amazing Pass $19 (1-day, free attractions).