Osaka Travel Guide
The complete Osaka travel guide: how to get there, when to go, where to stay, what to eat,…
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In-depth guides, itineraries and local tips for your next trip.
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Things to Do in Osaka
The best things to do in Osaka: castle, Dotonbori, USJ, temples, observation decks, river cruises and free attractions.…
Osaka Food Guide
The complete Osaka food guide: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, the best food districts, Kuromon Market, Michelin picks and where…
Where to Stay in Osaka
Find out where to stay in Osaka with our 2026 guide. Covers Namba, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, ryokan, capsule hotels,…
Getting Around Osaka
Your complete Osaka transportation guide for 2026. Covers subway lines, JR trains, ICOCA cards, transit passes, buses, taxis,…
Osaka Neighborhoods Guide
A local guide to Osaka neighborhoods: Dotonbori, Namba, Umeda, Shinsekai and more, with what each is for and…
Best Day Trips from Osaka
The 8 best day trips from Osaka in 2026: Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji and more, with exact trains,…
Osaka Shopping Guide
Where to go for Osaka shopping in 2026: arcades, department stores, vintage and markets, plus what to buy…
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Osaka temples and shrines guide: Shitennoji, Sumiyoshi Taisha, the moss Buddha and bone Buddhas, plus hours, access, etiquette…
Osaka Nightlife Guide
The real Osaka nightlife guide: Dotonbori neon, backstreet izakayas, clubs till 5am, cheap standing bars, plus what to…
Osaka with Kids
Osaka with kids made easy: USJ, Kaiyukan aquarium, Kids Plaza, Nara deer, kid-friendly food, stroller tips and ready-made…
Osaka Seasonal Guide
When to visit Osaka, month by month: weather, cherry blossoms, festivals, illuminations and the cheapest weeks. A practical…
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Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Katsuo-ji Temple: The Daruma Doll Temple in Minoo (2026)
Katsuo-ji Temple Osaka 2026: the Daruma doll temple in Minoo mountains, history, autumn foliage, admission, how to get there, and ritual etiquette.
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine: The Commerce Shrine & Toka Ebisu Guide (2026)
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine 2026: Osaka's commerce shrine, Toka Ebisu festival Jan 9-11 with 1M+ visitors, fukuzasa lucky bamboo, hours, history, how to…
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Namba Yasaka Shrine: The Giant Lion-Head Shrine of Osaka (2026)
Namba Yasaka Shrine 2026: the 12-meter lion-head Ema-den, history, festival, photo tips, hours, and how to visit the most photogenic shrine in…
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Isshinji Temple Osaka: The Bone Buddha Statues Guide (2026)
Isshinji Temple in Osaka 2026: the famous Bone Buddha (Okotsubutsu) statues, modernist architecture, history, hours, and how to combine with Shitennoji.
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Hozenji Temple Osaka: The Hidden Moss Buddha of Dotonbori (2026)
Hozenji Temple Osaka 2026: hidden moss-covered Mizukake Fudo statue, Hozenji Yokocho lantern alley, history, etiquette, photo tips and how to visit.
Osaka Temples, Shrines & Historical Sites
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine: Scholar’s Shrine & Tenjin Matsuri Guide (2026)
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine 2026: scholar's shrine of Sugawara no Michizane, Tenjin Matsuri (one of Japan's top 3), plum festival, ema wishes, hours…