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Hotel Wbf Art Stay Osaka Namba

KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel WBF Art Stay Osaka Namba) isn't your run-of-the-mill, conventionally designed hotel. This hotel in Minami features cozy, compact rooms covered with adorable chil

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How To Get Tickets For Expo 2025 Osaka

Ticket sales are now available for Expo 2025 Osaka through the official Expo Osaka website. ![Tickets sign copyright John Henderson](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Osaka-Expo-2023/i-V89G76F/0/d5e02

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How To Get To Osaka And Osaka Airport Transport

Osaka is served by two airports - Kansai for international flights and Itami for domestic. Here are all the details. ![Nankai Rap:t airport express](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Osaka-Categories/

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How To See Sumo In Osaka Or Kyoto

If you're going to be in Japan in mid- to late March, you can see sumo in Osaka. Buying tickets in advance is difficult, but you can wake up early and buy same-day tickets at the stadium. Here's how.

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How To Travel From Kyoto To Osaka

It's very easy to travel between Kyoto and Osaka. The shinkansen is fastest (14 minutes, ¥1420). There's also the private Keihan Line (51 minutes, ¥410) and Hankyu Line (44 minutes, ¥400). ![Shinkans

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How To Travel From Tokyo To Osaka

It's very easy to travel between Tokyo and Osaka. The shinkansen (bullet train) takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs ¥13,620. Read on for full details. ![Shinkansen bullet train at Tokyo Sta

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Hozenji Yokocho

For a magical Edo-period atmosphere, you can't beat Hozenji Yokocho, one of the most beautiful alleyways in all of Osaka. Check out this street for the gorgeous moss-covered statue before ducking into

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Ichiran Dotombori

Ichiran in Dotombori is the quintessential solo ramen dining experience. And if you like personalized tonkotsu ramen, this is the place for you. The only downside is the queues - if you don't want to

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Imperial Hotel Osaka

Located along the Okawa River, Imperial Hotel Osaka is a classy hotel with spacious rooms, great views, and top-notch restaurants. If you're visiting during cherry blossom season, you'll be treated to

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Insiders Guide To Osaka Okonomiyaki Restaurants

This savory griddle cake is easily one of the city's most iconic dishes, with countless variations and twists -- and more good places to try it than there are days in the year. ![Collage of four diff

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Intercontinental Osaka

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, the InterContinental is a superb luxury hotel. You wouldn't expect anything less from this international 5-star chain! Some of the rooms offer breathtaking

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Japan Covid Vaccination And Testing Page

Last Update: April 29, 2023On April 29, 2023, the Japanese g

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Iroha

Iroha is a fabulous little kappo restaurant in the Kita-Shinchi district serving up some incredibly fresh and flavourful dishes. Reservations are essential, and you'll need to give yourself some extra

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Japan Mask Rules And Regulations

On March 13, Japan dropped the indoor masking recommendation. So, you no

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Japan Rail Pass How To Buy Online

Prices of the Japan Rail Pass increased by about 70% on October 1, 2023. With this price rise, the Japan Rail Pass will not save most travelers money and you'll do better with individual tickets. Here

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Japan Travel Consulting

If you'd like a Japan expert to help plan your Japan trip or answer your questions about Japan, contact Japan Travel Consulting (JTC). JTC is a team of Japan travel experts who can assist you by email

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Jibundoki

For brilliant and creative okonomiyaki, as well as some other dishes cooked on a teppan (iron griddle), try this excellent restaurant a short walk southwest of Honmachi Station. The name is written in

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Jiyuken

Since 1910, Jiyuken in Namba has been serving up its wildly popular old-school curry rice with a twist: you don't get to mix the curry into the rice. If you're not keen on curry, don't worry - they ha

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Kamigata Ukiyo E Museum

Though small and unassuming, the Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum in the heart of Dotombori is a gem of a museum for Japanese art lovers. Fans of woodblock prints will find much to delight them here. ![Kamiga

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Kidatake

Kidatake is a rough and ready udon specialist in Namba serving one of the best bowls of udon noodles in the city. It's perfect for a casual lunch while exploring the area. Recommended!

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Kids Plaza Osaka

Do you need to entertain your hyperactive kids? With its extraordinarily creative exhibits, zany architecture, and parent-friendly facilities, Kids Plaza Osaka in the [Kita district](kita-and-umeda-ar

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Kiji

If you only have time for one okonomiyaki restaurant in the city, make it the Michelin Bib Gourmand-rated Kiji in Umeda. The constant queues in front are testament to its excell

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Kintetsu Department Store

Visiting Abeno Harukas for the spectacular views? Pair it with a shopping trip to Kintetsu Department store, a 16-floor consumer extravaganza located in the same building. Tax exempti

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Kita And Umeda Area

Kita (Umeda) is the daytime heart of Osaka. It's the transport and business hub of the city and there are plenty of restaurants and attractions here. It's also where many of the city's hotels are loca

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Kitamura

Kitamura is a classic, old-school Shinsaibashi restaurant serving some of the best sukiyaki in the city. We'd take the Michelin star with a pinch of salt, but the

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Konosuke Matsushita Museum

The Konosuke Matsushita Museum in eastern Osaka is all about the life of the founder of the Panasonic Group. It's worth going only if you're already interested in the company and its founder - otherwi

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Korea Town Tsuruhashi

The largest Korean neighbourhood in Japan is home to some of the best Korean food eateries and stores in Osaka. Robert Kodama takes us through the old and new market in search for an authentic Korean

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Kougaryu

Shopping in Shinsaibashi but need a break? Grab some takoyaki from famed shop Kougaryu in Amerikamura. Not only is the takoyaki fabulous, there's a wealth of intriguing toppings to choose from. Why no

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Kuruma Shinsaibashi Branch

For a casual but tasty yakitori dinner in comfortable surroundings, Kuruma Shinsaibashi Branch fits the bill. They use flavourful free-range chicken from Miyazaki, and have a variety of dishes from ch

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Kushikatsu Bon

'Deep-fried' and 'refined' are not two words that usually go together. But at underground restaurant Kushikatsu Bon in the Kita-Shinchi district, kushikatsu is elevated to n

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