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Universal Studios Japan
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Osaka Castle
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Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)
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Kuromon Ichiba Market
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Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien Observatory
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Tsutenkaku
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Dotonbori
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Rinku Premium Outlets
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CupNoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
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Kyocera Dome Osaka
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Tanabata: Celebrating the Star Festival in Style
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Access guide for getting to USJ from Shin-Osaka Station / Kansai Airport
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5%OFF Happy Coupon
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What is Osaka?
While Osaka prefecture is the country's second smallest prefecture, its capital, Osaka City, is the country’s third-largest and arguably one of the most popular in the Kansai region thanks to its vibrant nightlife, the Osaka people’s openness, and its much-loved cuisine, which has earned it the nickname "the nation’s kitchen."
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Travel Plans
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- Enjoy Osaka to the fullest in a single day!
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- Osaka has many sightseeing spots and is full of highlights. This plan introduces the best of Osaka out of many must-sees for visitors who only have a short time in the city. It covers the basic key points of Osaka so your sightseeing will be a great success!
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- Taste and see the tourist hotspots of Osaka
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- Curated for first-time visitors to Osaka, this sightseeing plan will take you through the city’s major attractions. Enjoy getting to know the area by foot, while also tasting all the incredible cuisine the city has to offer. From modern highlights, to classic Showa period sightseeing spots such as Namba, Shinsekai, and Tsuruhashi, this trek is the ultimate overview of Osaka.
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- Discover the latest trends near Osaka Station
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- Osaka is the largest city in the Kansai region. Besides sightseeing spots, another attraction of the city is that there are many spots where you can check out the latest fashion and brands. This is a one-day plan to fully enjoy urban state-of-the-art malls and restaurants with fancy meals.
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Travel Guide
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- Tanabata: Celebrating the Star Festival in Style
- 2023.07.07
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- Access guide for getting to USJ from Shin-Osaka Station / Kansai Airport
- 2023.06.16
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- 5%OFF Happy Coupon
- 2023.06.12
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- Understanding Ukiyo-e: A Window on Japan’s Floating World
- 2023.03.22
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- What’s the Difference Between a Shrine and a Temple?
- 2022.12.20
Osaka Photo Album
Osaka Overviews
Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Warm Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Long
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Getting Around
Shin-Osaka is the entrance to Osaka city from Tokyo, with the Sanyo-Tokaido Shinkansen traveling west down the country in just over 2.5 hours. From Shin-Osaka, Osaka city's three main stations - Osaka Station, Namba Station, and Tennoji Station - can be reached on one direct train. Kansai International Airport, located in Osaka prefecture, is one of Japan's busiest airports and can be reached from Osaka city in around one hour on a limousine bus.
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