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Osaka

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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. Osaka is in Osaka Prefecture. Take a peek at our international travel planner: Osaka and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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Top tours near Osaka
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Popular things to do in Osaka

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Universal Studios Japan
4.1
Duration: 6​h
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Osaka Castle
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Dotonbori
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Side trips from Osaka

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Higashiyama
4.4
Duration: 3​h
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Arashiyama
Kyoto
4.3
Duration: 6​h
Gion
Kyoto
4.1
Duration: 3​h

Hidden gems in Osaka

Sunset Owl Cafe
Chuo
4.9
Duration: 2​h
Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum
4.2
Duration: 1​h
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Kuchu Teien Observatory
Kita
4.1
Duration: 1​h
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Kuromon Market
Nippombashi
3.8
Duration: 1​h

Shopping in Osaka

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Four-M
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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The British Bag
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Naniwa Meibutsu Ichibirian Dotombori
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Ichibirian Main Store
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Historic Sites in Osaka

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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Senko-ji Temple
5.0
Duration: 30​min
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Hozenji Yokocho
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Kumata Shrine
4.5
Duration: 1​h

Fun & Games in Osaka

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Kimono Photo Studio Plaza Ai
Chuo
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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The Silver Ball Planet
Chuo
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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PC and Retro Bar Space Station
4.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Round One Stadium, Sennichimae
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Pinpoint Traveler
4.7
Duration: 4​h
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Nijo Castle
Nakagyo
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Himeji Castle
Himeji
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Sanjusangendo Temple
Higashiyama
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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