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Osaka

Watch 3 days unfold, then make them yours. Osaka's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Osaka Castle

Museum · 1 h 45 min

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Osaka at a glance

Osaka is Japan's anti-capital, known for its food, drink, and lively atmosphere.

About Osaka

Osaka is a city with a history as a capital and a hub for transportation. It is known for its food culture, exemplified by the maxim kuidaore, meaning to eat yourself into ruin through extravagance.

The city is laid out with Umeda (Kita) as the business center in the north and Namba (Minami) as the downtown area for shopping, eating, and drinking in the south. The JR Osaka Loop Line encircles these areas.

Kuidaore food culture
Osaka Castle
Umeda Sky Building
Dōtonbori entertainment
Okonomiyaki
Takoyaki

How long to stay

3 days

3+ days will allow you to see more of Osaka.

Best time to go

Spring & autumn

Apr–May, Oct–Nov are the mildest.

Getting around

The Osaka Metro is the main way to get around, with the Midosuji Line connecting major stations. The JR Osaka Loop Line also stops at key areas. Bicycles are used by residents as the city is flat.

Osaka in 3 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Osaka Castle

9:00 AM – 5:52 PM

Osaka Castle9:00 AM
Osaka Castle Park10:48 AM
Dotonbori12:08 PM
Lunch at Onigiri Gorichan1:22 PM
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street2:32 PM
Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store4:22 PM

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Day 2

Around Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

10:00 AM – 3:29 PM

Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanOpens 10:00 AM10:00 AM
Lunch at HASAMUN KURODONY OSAKASEA1:06 PM
Tempozan Ferris Wheel2:09 PM
Hollywood Dream - The Ride2:59 PM

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Day 3

Around Umeda Sky Building

9:30 AM – 4:40 PM

Umeda Sky BuildingOpens 9:30 AM9:30 AM
Kuchu Teien Observatory10:33 AM
Hep Five Ferris wheel11:49 AM
Lunch at Utena CafeClosed Mondays and Tuesdays12:29 PM
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine1:44 PM
Nakanoshima Park3:25 PM

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Where to stay in Osaka, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Bay Area

A large amusement area with facilities like Universal Studios Japan and the Kaiyukan aquarium.

LIBER HOTEL Osaka

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

Hotel Universal Port

Osaka Castle

This area is centered around Osaka Castle, a major tourist attraction. Kyōbashi is northeast and includes Osaka Business Park.

Stays near Osaka Castle

4-Star hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

7 min walk

8.8(567)

5-Star hotel

Hotel New Otani Osaka

9 min walk

8.8(2.2k)

3-Star hotel

APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae

9 min walk

8.4(3.8k)

Minami

The traditional commercial and cultural center, with Namba as the main railway station. It features department stores, shopping, and fashion areas.

Dotonbori4.4 · 81K
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street4.3 · 20K
Namba Yasaka Jinja4.4 · 13K

Cross Hotel Osaka

Acro Capsule Hotel Namba Dotonbori

2 min walk

8.6(2.7k)

3-Star hotel

Hotel Forza Osaka Namba

3 min walk

8.8(2.2k)

Kita

The newer city center around Umeda Station, with department stores, theaters, and boutiques. It includes business districts.

Umeda Sky Building4.4 · 39K
Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store4.2 · 36K
Kuchu Teien Observatory4.4 · 14K

Stays near Kita

5-Star hotel

Waldorf Astoria Osaka

4 min walk

10(2)

5-Star hotel

Canopy By Hilton Osaka Umeda

4 min walk

9(222)

3-Star hotel

S.Training Center Hotel Osaka

5 min walk

8.2(2.8k)

Tennoji

This area is around JR Tennōji Station, including Tennōji Park and Zoo. Shinsekai is a tourist area to the west.

Hotel Toyo

Joytel Hotel Osaka Shinsekai

12 min walk

8.3(2.0k)

5-Star hotel

OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts

15 min walk

8.6(2.6k)

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Stays near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

4-Star hotel

Premier Hotel CABIN PRESIDENT Osaka

3 min walk

8.9(3.9k)

4-Star hotel

DEL style Osaka Higashi Temma by Daiwa Roynet Hotel

3 min walk

8.5(2.2k)

3-Star hotel

APA Hotel Higashi Umeda Minami Morimachi Ekimae

5 min walk

8.2(3.2k)

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When to visit Osaka

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring & autumn

Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Hottest: Aug · 31°C
Coldest: Jan · 0°C
Wettest: Jul · 262 mm

Jan: 0 to 7°C, 69 mm of rain. Feb: 0 to 9°C, 65 mm of rain. Mar: 3 to 13°C, 135 mm of rain. Apr: 8 to 18°C, 171 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. May: 12 to 23°C, 181 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 17 to 26°C, 260 mm of rain. Jul: 22 to 29°C, 262 mm of rain. Aug: 23 to 31°C, 248 mm of rain. Sep: 19 to 27°C, 257 mm of rain. Oct: 13 to 21°C, 200 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 7 to 16°C, 98 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: 2 to 10°C, 62 mm of rain.