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Osaka travel guide

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Japan's kitchen, street food, castles and neon nightlife. The best time to visit Osaka is April, May, October and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
April, May, October
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Osaka

The best time to visit Osaka is April, May, October and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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25°
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27°
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Top things to do in Osaka

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Osaka
Osaka
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the second biggest prefectural city, third
~$5 · 1.5h
Ōebashi Station
Ōebashi Station
Ōebashi Station is a railway station on the Keihan Electric Railway Nakanoshima Line in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, and opened on October 19, 2008.
~$5 · 1.5h
Yodoyabashi Station
Yodoyabashi Station
Yodoyabashi Station is a railway station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and the Keihan Railway Keihan Main Line in Japan. It is the nearest station to the Osaka City Hall.
~$5 · 1.5h
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library is a major library in the Nakanoshima section of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Nakanoshima Park
Nakanoshima Park
The Nakanoshima Park is the first public park opened by Osaka in 1891, after its foundation as a city. It is located in Kita ward, on the Nakanoshima sandbank, lying between Dōjim
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Osaka
Taste the signature dishes of Osaka.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Osaka itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Osaka12:30 · Nakanoshima Park16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Ōebashi Station12:30 · Yodoyabashi Station16:00 · Osaka City Central Public Hall
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Day 3
09:00 · Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library12:30 · Dōjima Rice Exchange16:00 · Consulate General of the United States, Osaka

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Osaka itinerary →

Osaka travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Osaka?+

The best months to visit Osaka are April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Osaka?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Osaka, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Osaka expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Osaka (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Osaka?+

Popular highlights include Osaka, Ōebashi Station, Yodoyabashi Station and Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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