Where should I stay in Osaka?

We recommend staying at one of the most popular hotels in Osaka, which include: Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka Conrad Osaka The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

What are the best places to eat in Osaka?

Some of the most popular restaurants in Osaka include: Okonomiyaki Chitose Hafez Yakumido Harukoma Kuma Kafe

What is Osaka known for?

Osaka is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Universal Studios Japan Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan SpaWorld Shinsekai Kuchu Teien Observatory

What is there to do in Osaka?

We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Osaka: Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 hidden Eateries) Street Osaka GoKart Tour with Funny Costume Rental Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours Kyoto Top Highlights Full-Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto Day Trip to Kyoto and Nara from Osaka/Kyoto

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Plan Your Trip to Osaka: Best of Osaka Tourism

An electric culinary capital where food crawls fuel epic sightseeing

Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple, and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka

We recommend staying at one of the most popular hotels in Osaka, which include:

Some of the most popular restaurants in Osaka include:

Osaka is known for some of its popular attractions, which include:

We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Osaka:

If you're a more budget-conscious traveler, then you may want to consider traveling to Osaka between December and February, when hotel prices are generally the lowest. Peak hotel prices generally start between March and May.