Katsuo-ji is a temple outside of Osaka that’s famous for the thousands of daruma dolls people leave there as offerings. Here’s how to get there and everything you need to know once you arrive.
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The best advice for planning, and enjoying, your trip to Osaka, Japan. Find out tips on what to do in Osaka, when to visit Osaka, where to stay in Osaka and more.
Is Shinsekai in Osaka Safe?
Shinsekai is one of Osaka’s most colourful areas – but it also has a colourful past that means many Japanese people think it’s unsafe. So, is Shinsekai safe to visit, and would it be a good place to stay in Osaka? Here’s what I think…
What to Expect at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
It took me five trips to Osaka to get here, as it has one of the most boring-sounding names in the entire world – but trust me, if you go in with the right attitude, this place is fun, and definitely a good thing to do in Osaka with kids. Here’s what to expect at Osaka’s worst-named museum!
How to Visit Osaka’s Amazing Lion Head Shrine
It doesn’t matter how tall you are, if you stand in front of the giant lion’s head at Osaka’s Namba Yasaka shrine, you’ll feel tiny – here’s why it should be on your Osaka itinerary, and what to look out for once you’re there.
What to Expect on Osaka’s ‘Don Quijote’ Ferris Wheel
Officially called the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, everything about this says fun – it’s bright yellow, U-shaped, perched on top of the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, Osaka’s neon-lit playground and covered with pictures of the store’s cute penguin mascot. But is riding the Ebisu Ferris Wheel in Dotonbori as fun as its exterior might have you believe? Here’s our review of the wheel, plus all the tips you need to plan your own visit.
15 Things to Book in Advance in Kyoto & Osaka
Visiting Japan can take a little bit more planning than some other destinations – and one reason for this is that some of the very popular things to see can sell out in advance or simply don’t take walk-in customers. Here’s what you need to book in advance in Kyoto and Osaka to ensure you don’t miss out.
Where to Stay in Osaka on Your First Trip
Osaka is a big city with many hotels to choose from, but there are a few clear winners when it comes to the best places to stay in town for tourists. Check out our guide on where to stay in Osaka on your first trip to help you decide which is best for you.
What You Need to Know Before You Visit Spa World in Osaka
Located in the fun area of Shinsekai in Osaka, Spa World is not a traditional onsen. It’s more of a water theme park full of themed hot and cold pools that are the perfect place to soak away some of the aches you’ll end up with walking miles around Japan. But, while it might be a fun soaking spot, there’s still etiquette involved with visiting Spa World, and it’s good to be clued up on what to expect before you visit.