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Osaka

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Landmarks · Theme Parks · Parks
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

    FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Japanese Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master at Wakwak-kan
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour
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    5.0
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    Popular things to do in Osaka

    Universal Studios Japan ©
    Theme Park
    Universal Studios Japan
    4.1
    Duration: 6 hours
    Osaka Castle ©
    Castle
    Osaka Castle
    Chuo
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Dotombori District ©
    Neighborhood
    Dotombori District
    Dotombori
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ©
    Aquarium
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Osaka

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

    Hidden gems in Osaka

    Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Kuchu Teien Observatory ©
    Observation Deck
    Kuchu Teien Observatory
    4.1
    Duration: 1 hour
    Kuromon Market ©
    Landmark
    Kuromon Market
    Nippombashi
    3.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    ©
    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Osaka

    Four-M
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Four-M
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The British Bag ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The British Bag
    Chuo
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Naniwa Meibutsu Ichibirian Dotombori
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Naniwa Meibutsu Ichibirian Dotombori
    Dotombori
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Imperial Hotel Plaza Osaka
    Shopping Mall
    Imperial Hotel Plaza Osaka
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in Osaka

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

    Historic Sites in Osaka

    Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine ©
    Historic Site
    Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Senko-ji Temple ©
    Religious Site
    Senko-ji Temple
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Kumata Shrine ©
    Religious Site
    Kumata Shrine
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Hozenji Yokocho ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Hozenji Yokocho
    Namba
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Pinpoint Traveler ©
    Nightlife
    Pinpoint Traveler
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Nijo Castle ©
    World heritage site
    Nijo Castle
    Kyoto
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Himeji Castle ©
    World heritage site
    Himeji Castle
    Himeji
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sanjusangendo Temple ©
    Historic Site
    Sanjusangendo Temple
    Kyoto
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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