OSAKA
Osaka Travel Guide
Plan your Osaka trip with practical advice on where to stay, the best things to do, how to get around, and easy day trips from the city.
Where to stay
Things to do
Getting around
Day trips
Explore Osaka
Find the guides you need to plan each part of your stay in Osaka.
Where to stay in Osaka
Compare Osaka’s main neighborhoods and find the best base for sightseeing, nightlife and transport.
Things to do in Osaka
Discover the attractions, neighborhoods and experiences worth prioritizing during your stay.
Food & Nightlife
Explore Osaka’s street food, local specialties and best areas for evenings out.
Osaka Day Trips
Plan easy trips to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and other destinations around the Kansai region.
Getting Around Osaka
Understand trains, metro lines, IC cards and the easiest ways to move around the city.
JAPAN TRAVEL COMPANION
Plan Osaka without missing the important booking dates
Add your dates and destinations to see what needs booking, when tickets open and what to plan next.
✓ Booking timeline
✓ Trip checklist
✓ Planning reminders
OSAKA ESSENTIALS
Featured Osaka Guides
THINGS TO DO
Best Things to Do in Osaka
FOOD & NIGHTLIFE
What to Eat in Osaka
DAY TRIPS
Best Day Trips from Osaka
FREE JAPAN PLANNING GUIDE
Make the most of you Osaka trip
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OSAKA TRAVEL RESOURCES
Book the practical parts of your Osaka trip
Useful tools for accommodation, activities, airport transfers and staying connected.
Hotels
Find the right area and accommodation for your stay in Osaka.
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Activities
Book attractions, tours and experiences around Osaka.
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Airport Transfers
Plan trains, buses and transfers for getting around Osaka and the surrounding region.
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Internet
Stay connected with eSIM, SIM cards and pocket Wi-Fi.
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JAPAN TRAVEL VIDEOS
See Osaka beyond the itinerary
Watch practical guides, neighborhoods and travel ideas from Japan Travel Dan.
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