Osaka

A curated guide to Osaka, Japan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. MIRACLE WORLD OSAKA 4.8★ (2,900 reviews) · Modern art museum
  2. Tempozan Ferris Wheel 4.5★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5★ (59,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Dotonbori 4.4★ (84,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Osaka Castle 4.4★ (96,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Umeda Sky Building 4.4★ (42,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Kuchu Teien Observatory 4.4★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Osaka Castle Park 4.4★ (51,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Japanese Omakase Restaurant YOSAKURA 4.9★ (2,100 reviews) · Japanese
  2. Onigiri Gorichan 4.9★ (10,000 reviews) · Japanese
  3. Gyukatsu Motomura Namba Branch 4.8★ (13,000 reviews) · Tonkatsu restaurant
  4. LiLo Coffee Roasters 4.8★ (2,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  5. COLONY by EQI Shinsaibashi Amemura 4.8★ (4,300 reviews) · Cafe
  6. DOTONBORI KUROFUNE Amemura 4.9★ (1,900 reviews) · Unagi restaurant
  7. OKO - Fun Okonomiyaki Bar 4.7★ (2,500 reviews) · Okonomiyaki restaurant
  8. Sushi Fukushima 4.9★ (1,700 reviews) · Sushi

Where to drink

  1. Octave Osaka 4.9★ (1,800 reviews) · Bar
  2. Voyager Lounge Shinsaibashi 4.9★ (1,300 reviews) · Lounge bar
  3. Bar Nayuta 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. The Fire 4.8★ (940 reviews) · Bar
  5. Hedonist 5.0★ (596 reviews) · Cocktail bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Osaka?

With 19 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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