Osaka Travel Guide

Make the most of your trip to Osaka with our comprehensive Osaka itineraries, our recommendations of the best places to eat in Osaka and rundowns of essential attractions in each of Osaka’s fascinating districts

Japan Travel Guides

There are several must-see destinations in Japan within easy reach of Osaka. They all make great additions to any Osaka itinerary. These concise guides provide details about what to see and do.

New And Updated On Inside Osaka 2025

• [UPDATED] Best Okonomiyaki in Osaka — Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake-shaped dish filled with your choice of ingredients. Here are some of our favorite okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka where you can try one of city’s most famous dishes. Read More
• [UPDATED] Best Osaka Restaurants 2025 — Here is our list of the best restaurants in Osaka, divided by type of cuisine, with location and price range indicated to make it easy to choose. Read More
• [UPDATED] Eat Like a Local in Osaka — Tired of eating with tourists? Want to eat where Osaka locals actually eat? Then check out our guide to some of Osaka’s best local restaurants. Read More
• [UPDATED] Things to Do in Osaka 2025 — Here’s our updated list of the best things to do in Osaka so you can make the most of your time in the city. Read More
• [NEW] Expo 2025 Osaka Guide — Expo 2025 is a world fair event that will be held in Osaka from April 2025 to October 2025. Few details have been released, but here’s what we know so far. We’ll add information as we get it. Read More
• [UPDATED] Where To Stay In Osaka 2025 — Osaka is a big city, so it’s crucial to stay somewhere convenient. Here, we explain the best places to stay in Osaka as of January 2025, complete with a full explanation of our reasoning. Read More
• [NEW] Best New Osaka Hotels 2025 — Several great new hotels have opened in Osaka in the past year. The luxury hotel market has seen the biggest growth with brands like Four Seasons and Autograph Collection making their Osaka debut. Here are our favorite new Osaka hotels in all budget categories. Read More

Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Osaka map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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