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Calculated Shard: 168 (from laksa069)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa168.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.japantravel.com/osaka\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.japantravel.com/osaka\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka","crawl_time":1775261065,"first_indexed_time":1517280619,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,japantravel!en,\/osaka s443","src_root_hash":"14348983034813005368","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Osaka Guide: Things to do in Osaka - Japan Travel","meta_descriptions":["Discover the top things to do in Osaka, a port\/commercial hub in Kansai. Explore Osaka Castle, USJ, the Kaiyukan aquarium, and Minoo Park, or Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Tenjinbashi-suji—Japan's longest shopping street—to try local Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Kansai\nOsaka\n16°\nEnjoy a faster pace in Kansai's capital\nAbout Osaka\nPhoto:\nSean Pavone\n\/ Shutterstock.com\nAccommodation\nActivities\nCulture\nFood\nNightlife\nBeauty & Spa\nShopping\nTransportation\nTop Attractions in Osaka\nAbout Osaka\nRegion\nKansai\nIsland\nHonshu\nPopulation\n8,865,245\nArea\n1904.99 km²\nThe center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy,\nOsaka Prefecture\n(大阪府,\nŌsaka-fu\n) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of\nDotonbori\nreflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people.\nBut if you’re tired of the urbanity,\nOsaka Castle\nand the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning\nUniversal Studios Japan\n.\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. \nOsaka Top 10\nRecommended\nPopular\nCulture\nOgimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026\nIf you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..\nFree Entry\nActivities\nSettsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026\nMar 28th - Apr 12th\nRenowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including..\nFree Entry\nCulture\nOsaka Flower Carpet 2026\nLate Apr\nHeld under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park..\n¥260\nWhere to eat in Osaka\nFood\nUemachi Japanese Restaurant\nBonson Lam\nIt is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted ..\n2\nFood\nDotonbori's Top Restaurants\nVeronica Carnevale\nA saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,..\n70\n6\nJapanese\nAll-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba\nVeronica Carnevale\nMajimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine.\n1\nAccommodation\nAmami Onsen Nanten-en\nGary Luscombe\nAmami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting..\n262\n6\nAccommodation\nThe Westin Osaka\nTakako Sakamoto\nA five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka\n30\n4\nAccommodation\nkaraksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower\nAlexander Farrell\nVisitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place..\n1\nActivities\nOsaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef\nYu Kanazawa\nThe Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's..\n38\n8\nCulture\nNakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka\nPeter Lin\nNakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection..\nCulture\nSakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of...\nGolovnin Sergey\nKonpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,..\n24\nClose\nAbout Osaka\nRegion\nKansai\nIsland\nHonshu\nPopulation\n8,865,245\nArea\n1904.99 km²\nThe center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy,\nOsaka Prefecture\n(大阪府,\nŌsaka-fu\n) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of\nDotonbori\nreflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people.\nBut if you’re tired of the urbanity,\nOsaka Castle\nand the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning\nUniversal Studios Japan\n.\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. \nClose","attrs_markdown":"Toggle navigation\n\n- Book:\n- [Tours & Experiences](https:\/\/en.shop.japantravel.com\/?utm_source=japantavel&utm_medium=toolbar)\n- \\|\n- [Tailor-made Trips](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/holidays\/tour-booking)\n- [English](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n  - [日本語](https:\/\/japantravel.co.jp\/)\n  - [Français](https:\/\/fr.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n  - [Español](https:\/\/es.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n  - [Português](https:\/\/pt.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n  - [Bahasa Indonesia](https:\/\/id.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n  - [Русский](https:\/\/ru.japantravel.com\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B0)\n  - [한국어](https:\/\/ko.japantravel.com\/%EC%98%A4%EC%82%AC%EC%B9%B4)\n  - [简体中文](https:\/\/zh-hans.japantravel.com\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%98%AA)\n  - [繁體中文](https:\/\/zh-hant.japantravel.com\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%98%AA)\n  - [ไทย](https:\/\/th.japantravel.com\/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2)\n  - 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During night time, the illuminated billboards and skyscrapers light up the city. Places include Namba, Osaka's..](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/namba)\n\n[![Sakai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/photo\/41447-179664\/45x45!\/osaka-sakai-179664.jpg) ![Sakai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/photo\/41447-179664\/460x460!\/osaka-sakai-179664.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai)\n\nArea\n\n## [Sakai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai)\n[Sakai is a bustling city in Osaka prefecture brimming with scenic parks, keyhole-shaped burial mounds, and temples. Just under an hour away from Osaka city, Sakai, also well-known for its quality..](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai)\n\n[![Osaka City](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/photo\/41448-179665\/45x45!\/osaka-osaka-city-179665.jpg) ![Osaka City](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/photo\/41448-179665\/460x460!\/osaka-osaka-city-179665.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-city)\n\nArea\n\n## [Osaka City](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-city)\n[Osaka city needs no introductions. As a major tourist hub in Japan, Osaka rivals Tokyo in terms of attractions and food. Visitors will be spoilt for choice with Universal Studios Osaka, Osaka..](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-city)\n\n[View all areas](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka)\n\n### About Osaka\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Region | [Kansai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/regions\/kansai) |\n| Island | Honshu |\n| Population | 8,865,245 |\n| Area | 1904\\.99 km² |\n\nThe center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, **Osaka Prefecture** (大阪府, **Ōsaka-fu**) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/dotonbori\/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people.\n\nBut if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/osaka-castle\/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/universal-studio-japan\/35).\n\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants.\n\n### Osaka Top 10\n- [Recommended](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka#ttw_tab_starred)\n- [Popular](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka#ttw_tab_popular)\n\n1. [![Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka]() ![Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71716-243327\/90x60!\/osaka-moomin-themed-fun-at-hilton-osaka-243327.jpg) 1 Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Food](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/moomin-themed-fun-at-hilton-osaka\/71716)\n2. [![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba]() ![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72252-245903\/90x60!\/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg) 2 All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba Food](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba\/72252)\n3. [![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making]() ![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71523-242649\/90x60!\/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg) 3 Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making Sakai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making\/71523)\n4. [![Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion]() ![Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71514-242535\/90x60!\/osaka-free-meat-tastings-at-expo-2025-s-australian-pavilion-242535.jpg) 4 Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/free-meat-tastings-at-expo-2025-s-australian-pavilion\/71514)\n5. [![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef]() ![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72107-245161\/90x60!\/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg) 5 Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef\/72107)\n6. [![Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ]() ![Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71729-243425\/90x60!\/osaka-snoopy-studio-reopening-at-usj-243425.jpg) 6 Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/snoopy-studio-reopening-at-usj\/71729)\n7. [![Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka]() ![Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71516-242575\/90x60!\/osaka-sand-diplomacy-at-expo-2025-osaka-242575.jpg) 7 Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sand-diplomacy-at-expo-2025-osaka\/71516)\n8. [![Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka]() ![Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72334-246423\/90x60!\/osaka-sakura-bloom-at-patina-osaka-246423.jpg) 8 Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakura-bloom-at-patina-osaka\/72334)\n9. [![Patina Arrives in Osaka]() ![Patina Arrives in Osaka](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71548-242724\/90x60!\/osaka-patina-arrives-in-osaka-242724.jpg) 9 Patina Arrives in Osaka News](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/patina-arrives-in-osaka\/71548)\n10. [![“Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori]() ![“Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71988-244406\/90x60!\/osaka-life-beyond-logic-shoji-kawamori-244406.jpg) 10 “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/life-beyond-logic-shoji-kawamori\/71988)\n\nShow more\n\nShow less\n\n1. [![March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)]() ![March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70727-238644\/90x60!\/osaka-march-grand-sumo-tournament-osaka-238644.jpg) 1 March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka) Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/march-grand-sumo-tournament-osaka\/70727)\n2. [![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival]() ![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70685-238404\/90x60!\/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg) 2 Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival\/70685)\n3. [![Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival]() ![Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/64622-218726\/90x60!\/osaka-bungu-joshi-haku-stationery-festival-218726.jpg) 3 Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival Yokohama](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/bungu-joshi-haku-stationery-festival\/64622)\n4. [![Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival]() ![Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70630-238162\/90x60!\/osaka-osaka-maishima-seaside-park-nemophila-festival-238162.jpg) 4 Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-maishima-seaside-park-nemophila-festival\/70630)\n5. [![Tenjin Matsuri]() ![Tenjin Matsuri](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/115-186087\/90x60!\/osaka-tenjin-matsuri-186087.jpg) 5 Tenjin Matsuri Nightlife](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/tenjin-matsuri\/115)\n6. [![Osaka Castle Illuminage]() ![Osaka Castle Illuminage](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71049-240566\/90x60!\/osaka-osaka-castle-illuminage-240566.jpg) 6 Osaka Castle Illuminage Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-castle-illuminage\/71049)\n7. [![Meiji Chocolate Factory]() ![Meiji Chocolate Factory](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/35596-166239\/90x60!\/osaka-meiji-chocolate-factory-166239.jpg) 7 Meiji Chocolate Factory Shopping](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/meiji-chocolate-factory\/35596)\n8. [![Osaka Strawberry Festival]() ![Osaka Strawberry Festival](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71254-241421\/90x60!\/osaka-osaka-strawberry-festival-241421.jpg) 8 Osaka Strawberry Festival Culture](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-strawberry-festival\/71254)\n9. [![One Piece Premier Summer]() ![One Piece Premier Summer](https:\/\/a0.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71525-242610\/90x60!\/osaka-one-piece-premier-summer-242610.jpg) 9 One Piece Premier Summer Activities](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/one-piece-premier-summer\/71525)\n10. [![Osaka Comic Con]() ![Osaka Comic Con](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69754-234396\/90x60!\/osaka-osaka-comiccon-234396.jpg) 10 Osaka Comic Con Event](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-comiccon\/69754)\n\nShow more\n\nShow less\n\n## Upcoming Osaka Events\n[![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70685-238404\/45x45!\/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg) ![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70685-238404\/460x460!\/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival\/70685)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival\/70685)\nApr 3rd - Apr 5th\n\nIf you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..\n\nFree Entry\n\n[![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71368-241900\/45x45!\/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg) ![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71368-241900\/460x460!\/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival\/71368)\n\nActivities\n\n## [Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival\/71368)\nMar 28th - Apr 12th\n\nRenowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including..\n\nFree Entry\n\n[![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70330-236764\/45x45!\/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg) ![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70330-236764\/460x460!\/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-flower-carpet\/70330)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-flower-carpet\/70330)\nLate Apr\n\nHeld under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park..\n\n¥260\n\n[View all events](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/events\/osaka)\n\n## Where to eat in Osaka\n[![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69374-235259\/45x45!\/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg) ![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69374-235259\/460x460!\/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/uemachi-japanese-restaurant\/69374)\n\nFood\n\n## [Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/uemachi-japanese-restaurant\/69374)\n[Bonson Lam](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/bonson-lam\/9)\n\nIt is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted ..\n\n2\n\n[![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/66947-226213\/45x45!\/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg) ![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/66947-226213\/460x460!\/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/dotonbori-top-restaurants\/66947)\n\nFood\n\n## [Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/dotonbori-top-restaurants\/66947)\n[Veronica Carnevale](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/veronica-carnevale\/807591526)\n\nA saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,..\n\n70 6\n\n[![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72252-245903\/45x45!\/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg) ![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72252-245903\/460x460!\/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba\/72252)\n\nJapanese\n\n## [All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba\/72252)\n[Veronica Carnevale](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/veronica-carnevale\/807591526)\n\nMajimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine.\n\n1\n\n[View all dining](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/food\/osaka)\n\n## Places to stay in Osaka\n[![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/47598-187870\/45x45!\/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg) ![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/47598-187870\/460x460!\/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/amami-onsen-nanten-en\/47598)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/amami-onsen-nanten-en\/47598)\n[Gary Luscombe](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/gary-luscombe\/807584741)\n\nAmami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting..\n\n262 6\n\n[![The Westin Osaka](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/13781-80213\/45x45!\/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg) ![The Westin Osaka](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/13781-80213\/460x460!\/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/the-westin-osaka\/13781)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [The Westin Osaka](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/the-westin-osaka\/13781)\n[Takako Sakamoto](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/takako-sakamoto\/1358)\n\nA five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka\n\n30 4\n\n[![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69666-234061\/45x45!\/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg) ![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69666-234061\/460x460!\/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower\/69666)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower\/69666)\n[Alexander Farrell](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/alex-farrell\/807594141)\n\nVisitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place..\n\n1\n\n[View all accommodation](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/accommodation\/osaka)\n\n## Latest Osaka Reports\n[![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72107-245161\/45x45!\/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg) ![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72107-245161\/460x460!\/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef\/72107)\n\nActivities\n\n## [Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef\/72107)\n[Yu Kanazawa](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/u83519\/807600233)\n\nThe Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's..\n\n38\n\n[![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71933-244214\/45x45!\/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg) ![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71933-244214\/460x460!\/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg) 8](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka\/71933)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka\/71933)\n[Peter Lin](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/peter-lin\/708)\n\nNakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection..\n\n[![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71523-242649\/45x45!\/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg) ![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71523-242649\/460x460!\/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making\/71523)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of...](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making\/71523)\n[Golovnin Sergey](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/u83628\/807599677)\n\nKonpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,..\n\n24\n\n[View all articles](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/search?prefecture=osaka)\n\nClose\n\n### About Osaka\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Region | [Kansai](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/regions\/kansai) |\n| Island | Honshu |\n| Population | 8,865,245 |\n| Area | 1904\\.99 km² |\n\nThe center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, **Osaka Prefecture** (大阪府, **Ōsaka-fu**) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/dotonbori\/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people.\n\nBut if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/osaka-castle\/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/universal-studio-japan\/35).\n\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. 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And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/universal-studio-japan\/35).\n\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants.\n\n### Osaka Top 10\n- [Recommended](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka#ttw_tab_starred)\n- [Popular](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka#ttw_tab_popular)\n\n[![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70685-238404\/460x460!\/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival\/70685)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival\/70685)\nIf you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..\n\nFree Entry\n\n[![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71368-241900\/460x460!\/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival\/71368)\n\nActivities\n\n## [Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival\/71368)\nMar 28th - Apr 12th\n\nRenowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including..\n\nFree Entry\n\n[![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/70330-236764\/460x460!\/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-flower-carpet\/70330)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-flower-carpet\/70330)\nLate Apr\n\nHeld under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park..\n\n¥260\n\n## Where to eat in Osaka\n[![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69374-235259\/460x460!\/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/uemachi-japanese-restaurant\/69374)\n\nFood\n\n## [Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/uemachi-japanese-restaurant\/69374)\n[Bonson Lam](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/bonson-lam\/9)\n\nIt is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted ..\n\n2\n\n[![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/66947-226213\/460x460!\/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/dotonbori-top-restaurants\/66947)\n\nFood\n\n## [Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/dotonbori-top-restaurants\/66947)\n[Veronica Carnevale](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/veronica-carnevale\/807591526)\n\nA saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,..\n\n70 6\n\n[![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72252-245903\/460x460!\/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba\/72252)\n\nJapanese\n\n## [All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba\/72252)\n[Veronica Carnevale](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/veronica-carnevale\/807591526)\n\nMajimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine.\n\n1\n\n[![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/47598-187870\/460x460!\/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/amami-onsen-nanten-en\/47598)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/amami-onsen-nanten-en\/47598)\n[Gary Luscombe](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/gary-luscombe\/807584741)\n\nAmami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting..\n\n262 6\n\n[![The Westin Osaka](https:\/\/a1.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/13781-80213\/460x460!\/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/the-westin-osaka\/13781)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [The Westin Osaka](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/the-westin-osaka\/13781)\n[Takako Sakamoto](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/takako-sakamoto\/1358)\n\nA five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka\n\n30 4\n\n[![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/69666-234061\/460x460!\/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower\/69666)\n\nAccommodation\n\n## [karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower\/69666)\n[Alexander Farrell](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/alex-farrell\/807594141)\n\nVisitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place..\n\n1\n\n[![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/72107-245161\/460x460!\/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef\/72107)\n\nActivities\n\n## [Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef\/72107)\n[Yu Kanazawa](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/u83519\/807600233)\n\nThe Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's..\n\n38\n\n[![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https:\/\/a2.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71933-244214\/460x460!\/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg)   8](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka\/71933)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka\/71933)\n[Peter Lin](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/peter-lin\/708)\n\nNakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection..\n\n[![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https:\/\/a3.cdn.japantravel.com\/photo\/71523-242649\/460x460!\/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg)](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making\/71523)\n\nCulture\n\n## [Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of...](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/osaka\/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making\/71523)\n[Golovnin Sergey](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/profile\/u83628\/807599677)\n\nKonpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. 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And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/osaka\/universal-studio-japan\/35).\n\nWalking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants.\n\nClose","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Kansai Osaka 16° Enjoy a faster pace in Kansai's capital About Osaka Photo: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com Accommodation Activities Culture Food Nightlife Beauty & Spa Shopping Transportation Top Attractions in Osaka About Osaka Region Kansai Island Honshu Population 8,865,245 Area 1904.99 km² The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu ) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of Dotonbori reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, Osaka Castle and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning Universal Studios Japan . Walking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. Osaka Top 10 Recommended Popular Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom.. Free Entry Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mar 28th - Apr 12th Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including.. Free Entry Culture Osaka Flower Carpet 2026 Late Apr Held under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park.. ¥260 Where to eat in Osaka Food Uemachi Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam It is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted .. 2 Food Dotonbori's Top Restaurants Veronica Carnevale A saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,.. 70 6 Japanese All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba Veronica Carnevale Majimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine. 1 Accommodation Amami Onsen Nanten-en Gary Luscombe Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting.. 262 6 Accommodation The Westin Osaka Takako Sakamoto A five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka 30 4 Accommodation karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower Alexander Farrell Visitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place.. 1 Activities Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Yu Kanazawa The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's.. 38 8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection.. Culture Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of... Golovnin Sergey Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,.. 24 Close About Osaka Region Kansai Island Honshu Population 8,865,245 Area 1904.99 km² The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu ) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of Dotonbori reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, Osaka Castle and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning Universal Studios Japan . Walking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. Close
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Visitors will be spoilt for choice with Universal Studios Osaka, Osaka..](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-city) [View all areas](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka) ### About Osaka \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Kansai](https://en.japantravel.com/regions/kansai) \| \| Island \| Honshu \| \| Population \| 8,865,245 \| \| Area \| 1904\.99 km² \| The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/dotonbori/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/osaka-castle/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/universal-studio-japan/35). Walking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. ### Osaka Top 10 - [Recommended](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka#ttw_tab_starred) - [Popular](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka#ttw_tab_popular) 1. [![Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka]() ![Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71716-243327/90x60!/osaka-moomin-themed-fun-at-hilton-osaka-243327.jpg) 1 Moomin-Themed Fun at Hilton Osaka Food](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/moomin-themed-fun-at-hilton-osaka/71716) 2. [![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba]() ![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72252-245903/90x60!/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg) 2 All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba Food](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba/72252) 3. [![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making]() ![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71523-242649/90x60!/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg) 3 Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making Sakai](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making/71523) 4. [![Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion]() ![Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71514-242535/90x60!/osaka-free-meat-tastings-at-expo-2025-s-australian-pavilion-242535.jpg) 4 Free Meat Tastings at Expo 2025's Australian Pavilion Culture](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/free-meat-tastings-at-expo-2025-s-australian-pavilion/71514) 5. [![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef]() ![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72107-245161/90x60!/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg) 5 Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef/72107) 6. [![Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ]() ![Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71729-243425/90x60!/osaka-snoopy-studio-reopening-at-usj-243425.jpg) 6 Snoopy Studios Reopening at USJ Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/snoopy-studio-reopening-at-usj/71729) 7. [![Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka]() ![Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71516-242575/90x60!/osaka-sand-diplomacy-at-expo-2025-osaka-242575.jpg) 7 Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka Culture](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/sand-diplomacy-at-expo-2025-osaka/71516) 8. [![Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka]() ![Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72334-246423/90x60!/osaka-sakura-bloom-at-patina-osaka-246423.jpg) 8 Sakura Bloom at Patina Osaka Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/sakura-bloom-at-patina-osaka/72334) 9. 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[![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival]() ![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70685-238404/90x60!/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg) 2 Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival Culture](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival/70685) 3. [![Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival]() ![Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/64622-218726/90x60!/osaka-bungu-joshi-haku-stationery-festival-218726.jpg) 3 Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival Yokohama](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/bungu-joshi-haku-stationery-festival/64622) 4. [![Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival]() ![Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70630-238162/90x60!/osaka-osaka-maishima-seaside-park-nemophila-festival-238162.jpg) 4 Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-maishima-seaside-park-nemophila-festival/70630) 5. [![Tenjin Matsuri]() ![Tenjin Matsuri](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/115-186087/90x60!/osaka-tenjin-matsuri-186087.jpg) 5 Tenjin Matsuri Nightlife](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/tenjin-matsuri/115) 6. [![Osaka Castle Illuminage]() ![Osaka Castle Illuminage](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71049-240566/90x60!/osaka-osaka-castle-illuminage-240566.jpg) 6 Osaka Castle Illuminage Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-castle-illuminage/71049) 7. [![Meiji Chocolate Factory]() ![Meiji Chocolate Factory](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/35596-166239/90x60!/osaka-meiji-chocolate-factory-166239.jpg) 7 Meiji Chocolate Factory Shopping](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/meiji-chocolate-factory/35596) 8. [![Osaka Strawberry Festival]() ![Osaka Strawberry Festival](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71254-241421/90x60!/osaka-osaka-strawberry-festival-241421.jpg) 8 Osaka Strawberry Festival Culture](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-strawberry-festival/71254) 9. [![One Piece Premier Summer]() ![One Piece Premier Summer](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71525-242610/90x60!/osaka-one-piece-premier-summer-242610.jpg) 9 One Piece Premier Summer Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/one-piece-premier-summer/71525) 10. [![Osaka Comic Con]() ![Osaka Comic Con](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69754-234396/90x60!/osaka-osaka-comiccon-234396.jpg) 10 Osaka Comic Con Event](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-comiccon/69754) Show more Show less ## Upcoming Osaka Events [![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70685-238404/45x45!/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg) ![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70685-238404/460x460!/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival/70685) Culture ## [Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival/70685) Apr 3rd - Apr 5th If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom.. Free Entry [![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71368-241900/45x45!/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg) ![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71368-241900/460x460!/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival/71368) Activities ## [Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival/71368) Mar 28th - Apr 12th Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including.. Free Entry [![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70330-236764/45x45!/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg) ![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70330-236764/460x460!/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-flower-carpet/70330) Culture ## [Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-flower-carpet/70330) Late Apr Held under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park.. ¥260 [View all events](https://en.japantravel.com/events/osaka) ## Where to eat in Osaka [![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69374-235259/45x45!/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg) ![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69374-235259/460x460!/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/uemachi-japanese-restaurant/69374) Food ## [Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/uemachi-japanese-restaurant/69374) [Bonson Lam](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/bonson-lam/9) It is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted .. 2 [![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66947-226213/45x45!/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg) ![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66947-226213/460x460!/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/dotonbori-top-restaurants/66947) Food ## [Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/dotonbori-top-restaurants/66947) [Veronica Carnevale](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/veronica-carnevale/807591526) A saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,.. 70 6 [![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72252-245903/45x45!/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg) ![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72252-245903/460x460!/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba/72252) Japanese ## [All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba/72252) [Veronica Carnevale](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/veronica-carnevale/807591526) Majimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine. 1 [View all dining](https://en.japantravel.com/food/osaka) ## Places to stay in Osaka [![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/47598-187870/45x45!/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg) ![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/47598-187870/460x460!/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/amami-onsen-nanten-en/47598) Accommodation ## [Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/amami-onsen-nanten-en/47598) [Gary Luscombe](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/gary-luscombe/807584741) Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting.. 262 6 [![The Westin Osaka](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13781-80213/45x45!/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg) ![The Westin Osaka](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13781-80213/460x460!/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/the-westin-osaka/13781) Accommodation ## [The Westin Osaka](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/the-westin-osaka/13781) [Takako Sakamoto](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/takako-sakamoto/1358) A five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka 30 4 [![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69666-234061/45x45!/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg) ![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69666-234061/460x460!/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower/69666) Accommodation ## [karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower/69666) [Alexander Farrell](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/alex-farrell/807594141) Visitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place.. 1 [View all accommodation](https://en.japantravel.com/accommodation/osaka) ## Latest Osaka Reports [![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72107-245161/45x45!/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg) ![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72107-245161/460x460!/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef/72107) Activities ## [Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef/72107) [Yu Kanazawa](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/u83519/807600233) The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's.. 38 [![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71933-244214/45x45!/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg) ![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71933-244214/460x460!/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg) 8](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka/71933) Culture ## [Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka/71933) [Peter Lin](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/peter-lin/708) Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection.. 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At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,.. 24 [View all articles](https://en.japantravel.com/search?prefecture=osaka) Close ### About Osaka \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Kansai](https://en.japantravel.com/regions/kansai) \| \| Island \| Honshu \| \| Population \| 8,865,245 \| \| Area \| 1904\.99 km² \| The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/dotonbori/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/osaka-castle/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. 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Readable Markdown	![region image](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/221-216178/1440x960!/osaka-osaka-prefecture-216178.jpg) - [Kansai](https://en.japantravel.com/regions/kansai) - Osaka 16° Enjoy a faster pace in Kansai's capital About Osaka Photo: [Sean Pavone](https://www.shutterstock.com/ja/image-photo/osaka-japan-castle-springtime-527729896) / Shutterstock.com - [Accommodation](https://en.japantravel.com/accommodation/osaka) - [Activities](https://en.japantravel.com/activity/osaka) - [Culture](https://en.japantravel.com/culture/osaka) - [Food](https://en.japantravel.com/food/osaka) - [Nightlife](https://en.japantravel.com/nightlife/osaka) - [Beauty & Spa](https://en.japantravel.com/beauty-spa/osaka) - [Shopping](https://en.japantravel.com/shopping/osaka) - [Transportation](https://en.japantravel.com/transportation/osaka) Top Attractions in Osaka About Osaka \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Kansai](https://en.japantravel.com/regions/kansai) \| \| Island \| Honshu \| \| Population \| 8,865,245 \| \| Area \| 1904\.99 km² \| The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/dotonbori/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/osaka-castle/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/universal-studio-japan/35). Walking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. ### Osaka Top 10 - [Recommended](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka#ttw_tab_starred) - [Popular](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka#ttw_tab_popular) [![Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70685-238404/460x460!/osaka-ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival-238404.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival/70685) Culture ## [Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/ogimachi-cherry-blossom-festival/70685) If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom.. Free Entry [![Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71368-241900/460x460!/osaka-settsukyo-park-sakura-festival-241900.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival/71368) Activities ## [Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/settsukyo-park-sakura-festival/71368) Mar 28th - Apr 12th Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees, including.. Free Entry [![Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/70330-236764/460x460!/osaka-osaka-flower-carpet-236764.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-flower-carpet/70330) Culture ## [Osaka Flower Carpet 2026](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-flower-carpet/70330) Late Apr Held under the theme of connecting people, Osaka, and the world, the Osaka Flower Carpet event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park.. ¥260 ## Where to eat in Osaka [![Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69374-235259/460x460!/osaka-uemachi-japanese-restaurant-235259.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/uemachi-japanese-restaurant/69374) Food ## [Uemachi Japanese Restaurant](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/uemachi-japanese-restaurant/69374) [Bonson Lam](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/bonson-lam/9) It is said that we first eat with our eyes, and the appetisers served in three round closhes resembling Temari, a handcrafted .. 2 [![Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66947-226213/460x460!/osaka-dotonbori-top-restaurants-226213.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/dotonbori-top-restaurants/66947) Food ## [Dotonbori's Top Restaurants](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/dotonbori-top-restaurants/66947) [Veronica Carnevale](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/veronica-carnevale/807591526) A saying associated with Dotonbori is kuidaore, which means to go bankrupt after spending a large amount of money on food. Not surprisingly,.. 70 6 [![All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72252-245903/460x460!/osaka-all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba-245903.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba/72252) Japanese ## [All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Bar Food at Majimeya Nanba](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/all-you-can-eat-sashimi-and-bar-food-at-majimeya-nanba/72252) [Veronica Carnevale](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/veronica-carnevale/807591526) Majimeya Nanba is a collaborative restaurant in Namba, Osaka that marries all-you-can-eat sashimi with izakaya cuisine. 1 [![Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/47598-187870/460x460!/osaka-amami-onsen-nanten-en-187870.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/amami-onsen-nanten-en/47598) Accommodation ## [Amami Onsen Nanten-en](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/amami-onsen-nanten-en/47598) [Gary Luscombe](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/gary-luscombe/807584741) Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan inn hidden deep within the Osaka countryside. Immersed in history and culture, boasting.. 262 6 [![The Westin Osaka](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/13781-80213/460x460!/osaka-the-westin-osaka-80213.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/the-westin-osaka/13781) Accommodation ## [The Westin Osaka](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/the-westin-osaka/13781) [Takako Sakamoto](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/takako-sakamoto/1358) A five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka 30 4 [![karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/69666-234061/460x460!/osaka-karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower-234061.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower/69666) Accommodation ## [karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/karaksa-hotel-grande-shin-osaka-tower/69666) [Alexander Farrell](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/alex-farrell/807594141) Visitors seeking a convenient base for exploring Western Japan will find karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower the perfect place.. 1 [![Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/72107-245161/460x460!/osaka-osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef-245161.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef/72107) Activities ## [Osaka Aquarium's Great Barrier Reef](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/osaka-aquarium-s-great-barrier-reef/72107) [Yu Kanazawa](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/u83519/807600233) The Great Barrier Reed hosts nearly 600 coral species, including surprisingly fast-regenerating table corals. Osaka Aquarium's.. 38 [![Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71933-244214/460x460!/osaka-nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka-244214.jpg) 8](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka/71933) Culture ## [Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/nakanoshima-museum-of-art-osaka/71933) [Peter Lin](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/peter-lin/708) Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection.. [![Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of Candy Making](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/71523-242649/460x460!/osaka-sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making-242649.jpg)](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making/71523) Culture ## [Sakai’s Hidden Gem: Konpeito Kingdom and the Art of...](https://en.japantravel.com/osaka/sakai-s-hidden-gem-konpeito-kingdom-and-the-art-of-candy-making/71523) [Golovnin Sergey](https://en.japantravel.com/profile/u83628/807599677) Konpeito is a traditional Japanese sugar candy with origins in Portuguese confectionery. At the Konpeito Kingdom Museum in Sakai,.. 24 Close About Osaka \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Kansai](https://en.japantravel.com/regions/kansai) \| \| Island \| Honshu \| \| Population \| 8,865,245 \| \| Area \| 1904\.99 km² \| The center of western Japan and the home of Japanese comedy, Osaka Prefecture (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) is lively at all times, as the business district in Umeda, the shopping area of Shinsaibashi, and the neon-lit nightlife district of [Dotonbori](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/dotonbori/93) reflect the upbeat and friendly nature of the local people. But if you’re tired of the urbanity, [Osaka Castle](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/osaka-castle/38) and the Expo Commemoration Park (which contains the National Museum of Ethnology and the iconic Tower of the Sun) ensure that you won’t run out of things to do. And that’s without even mentioning [Universal Studios Japan](https://en.japantravel.com/places/osaka/universal-studio-japan/35). Walking around the streets of Osaka can be a gastronomical experience, with many food stalls selling takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other delicious fast foods and snacks. And if you have the luxury to splurge, have dinner at Kitcho, one of the most high class Japanese restaurants. Close
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