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Osaka, Osaka, Japan

3 days in Osaka

Japan's kitchen, street food, castles and neon nightlife. Here's how to spend 3 days in Osaka: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Osaka trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 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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Day 3

09:00
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library~$5
Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library is a major library in the Nakanoshima section of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
12:30
Dōjima Rice Exchange~$5
The Dōjima Rice Exchange, located in Osaka, was the center of Japan's system of rice brokers, which developed independently and privately in the Edo period and would be seen as the
16:00
Consulate General of the United States, Osaka~$5
The Consulate-General of the United States in Osaka-Kobe, commonly referred to as the U.S. Consulate-General in Osaka, is a consular post of the United States in Osaka City, Osaka

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What 3 days in Osaka costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

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

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3 days in Osaka: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Osaka?+

3 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 3 days in Osaka cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 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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