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Green Earth

Green Earth is one of Osaka's longest-running vegetarian restaurants. Its enduring popularity is no surprise: the mostly vegan food is delicious, the staff are friendly, and dining there is an altoget

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Hajime

With three Michelin stars to its name, Hajime is considered one of the best restaurants in Osaka. It'll be a very special meal, but whether it's worth the sticker shock or no

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Gunjou

Gunjou in the Kita district is a tricky to find, but a little searching reaps great rewards - a bowl of ramen you'll remember for the rest of your trip. If you don't like ultra-

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Hakugintei

Hakugintei in Honmachi sees daily queues for its rich, spicy curry rice - it's the kind of soul food that's worth queuing for. As it's a tiny counter seats-only place, this is best for solo diners or

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Hanadako

If you're wandering around Shin-Umeda Shokudogai and wondering what to eat, Hanadako is an excellent choice. They nearly always have locals lining up for a taste of their famous negi-mayo takoyaki! Do

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Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Built over Hankyu Umeda Station, this enormous department store is one of the city's best. Don't miss the great food floor and the great restaurants on the upper floors. ![Hankyu Umeda Main Store](ht

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Hanamaru Tei Semba

Classy Japanese modern traditional ambience and a classic menu. ![A portion of okonomiyaki with sauces and complex arrangement of toppings in the Hanamaru Tei restaurant, Osaka](https://photos.smugmu

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Harmonie Embrassee Osaka

A visually stunning hotel in a happening area, not far from Osaka and Umeda stations, the Harmonie Embrassee is an interesting choice for those who want to be based in Kita. ![Twin beds with armchair

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Harukas

Towering 300 meters over Osaka, Harukas is Japan's tallest building and one of Osaka's newest tourist attractions. It's a symbol of the revitalized Tennoji area and worth a visit if you follow Wes Lan

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Harukoma

With generous fish portions for their sushi at fantastically reasonable prices, it's no wonder Harukoma in the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade sees lines out the door for lunch! Locals love this place

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Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi

Hearton Hotel is a centrally-located hotel that's a perfectly decent pick for budget travellers. The combination of clean, comfortable accommodation and Namba a 10-minute walk away is hard to beat. !

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Hep Five

Umeda has its fair share of shopping malls, but HEP Five stands out for having a massive red Ferris wheel attached to its roof. The views from the ferris wheel are pretty spectacular, but unless you'r

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Herbis Plaza

Herbis Plaza is a shopping, dining and entertainment plaza on the south side of JR Osaka Station. It specializes in upscale shops, but the dining options are generally mid-range or budget. ![Herbis P

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Hilton Osaka

Just two minutes away from JR Osaka Station on foot, the Hilton Osaka is a large Western-style hotel with all the facilities you expect from this international chain. Think fabulous city views from sp

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Himeji Castle And Arima Onsen Day Trip From Osaka

Explore Hyogo's top sights in this all-in-one day trip from Osaka. ![The 400-year-old Himeji Castle is the perfect day trip destination from Osaka](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Himeji-Castle-and

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Hirakata Park

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Universal Studios, Hirakata Park in Eastern Osaka is the perfect amusement park for you. As one of the oldest theme parks in Japan, it's a delightfully n

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Honke Shibato

Unagi set meals at Koraibashi's 300 year-old Honke Shibato don't come cheap, but it's a meal that's worth splashing out on. ![Honke Shibato](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Central-Osaka/i-6nrkcwm/0

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Honto Sushi Kaiba

Can you believe a hipster neighbourhood like Kita-Horie has great sushi? Honto Sushi Kaiba near Yotsubashi does, indeed, serve up some delicious sushi. But if you don't like raw fish, don't fret - the

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Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi

Located down a quiet side street in Minami, the unassuming Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is near enough all the action and bright lights of Dotonbori, but low-key enough to make your stay pleasant and relaxin

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Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji

This unusual and zany Bali-themed hotel, only a short walk north of JR Tennoji Station, is on the low end of the mid-range category. The rooms are clean, stylish and well kept. The range of services a

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Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama

Near Kitahama subway station and within walking distance of Osaka Castle, this hotel doesn't have the most convenient location, but it makes up for it with larger-than-average rooms, excellent service

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Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi

Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi is a modern take on the classic Japanese capsule hotel. With a dynamite location in Shinsaibashi, within walking distance of Dotombori, and rates below US$50 per night, this

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Hotel Cordia Osaka Honmachi

With ultra-low rates and a location right in the middle of Osaka, the Hotel Cordia Osaka Honmachi is a great choice for travelers on a tight budget looking for convenience and value. ![A large double

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Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda

Located about midway between Osaka/Umeda stations and Yodoyabashi Station, the Elcient is a serviceable hotel with prices in the midrange. It's a reasonable choice for a night or two. ![A daytime ext

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Hotel Granvia Osaka

Literally on top of JR Osaka Station, the Hotel Granvia Osaka has the best location in Osaka for those who want easy access to transport. It's a solid midrange hotel and it's surrounded by shops and r

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Hotel Hankyu International

An easy walk north of Hankyu Umeda and JR Osaka Station, the Hankyu International is an excellent hotel with rates below what you'd expect to pay for rooms of this standard. ![Hotel Hankyu Internatio

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Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka

Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka is an efficient, comfortable and reasonably priced midrange hotel superbly located above a huge shopping and dining complex and steps from Osaka and Umeda Stations. ![Four

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Hotel Ilcuore Namba

Located just 2 minutes on foot away from Namba Subway Station, Hotel Ilcuore Namba is a central and comfortable place to stay. We like the free coffee in the hotel lobby -- great for recharging in bet

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Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande

This hotel is great value for money. Rooms here are larger than average for Japan and well-kept. A shopping mall and train station are located right below, with myriad dining options. What else could

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Located right above JR Namba Station, Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka is a convenient and reasonably priced option for visitors to the city. It's one of the few more child-friendly hotels around, too.

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