Osaka is a fun city with more than enough to keep you occupied for a few days without leaving the city limits, but it’s also a great base for day trips. You could easily stay in Osaka for a fortnight and not run out of places to visit. Here are our top 15 suggestions.
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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 the Klook ‘Have Fun in Kansai Pass’ Worth Buying?
If you’re planning to visit Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or Nara, you’ve probably come across the Have Fun in Kansai Pass on Klook. It promises discounted entry to dozens of popular attractions, but is it actually good value?
How to Get to Katsuo-ji, Osaka – And What To Do When You Arrive
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.
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
The Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel costs 1,000 yen (cash only) and takes 15 minutes. Is the queue worth it if you’re scared of heights? Our honest review, plus opening hours and the best time to go.
The Quick Guide to Billiken – Osaka’s Cutest Mascots
If you spend time in Osaka, you’ll have seen a Billiken. They’re the fat-tummied, smiley statues you’ll find all over the city, particularly in the vibrantly-kitsch Shinsekai district. But what are they, and why are they everywhere? Here’s our quick guide to all things Billiken.