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Osaka, Osaka, Japan

2 days in Osaka

Japan's kitchen, street food, castles and neon nightlife. Here's how to spend 2 days in Osaka: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Osaka trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
April, May, October
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Osaka~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Ōebashi Station~$5
Ōebashi Station is a railway station on the Keihan Electric Railway Nakanoshima Line in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, and opened on October 19, 2008.
12:30
Yodoyabashi Station~$5
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.
16:00
Osaka City Central Public Hall~$5
Osaka City Central Public Hall is a public building in the city of Osaka, situated on the Nakanoshima sandbank.

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What 2 days in Osaka costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Osaka: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Osaka?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Osaka without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Osaka?+

Start with Osaka, Nakanoshima Park and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Osaka cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Osaka?+

The best months to visit Osaka are April, May, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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