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Kushikatsu Daruma

Located near the base of Tsutenkaku tower in Shinsekai, Daruma is one of the area's most popular kushikatsu restaurants. If it's deliciously greasy, deep-fried meat and veg you're looking for, your se

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Kyochabana Kitashinchi

Swankier dinner date spot for those ready to delve into a decidedly different depiction of the dish. ![A serving of tomato mozzarella okonomiyaki, topped with shiso perilla herb, from the Kyochabana

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Kyochabana Shin Osaka Eki

Looking for a flavourful but healthy dinner option in Shin-Osaka Station? At Kyochabana, you get affordable, delicious, and creatively cooked Japanese food with a Kyoto twist. ![Kyochabana Shin-Osaka

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Legoland Japan Guide

Legoland Japan is a great attraction for kids less than 10 years old. It's located in Nagoya, in central Japan, within daytrip distance of Kyoto and Osaka. Here is our full guide to getting there, buy

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La Cime

For a truly special Japanese-French dinner that's worth the money and the Michelin stars, look into snagging a reservation at the hallowed La Cime in the Hommachi district. Chef Yusuke Takada's creati

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Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M

This Dotombori/Hozenji yakiniku specialist serves Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's most famous and prized brands of beef. This place is cramped and often crowded, but the grilled beef is tasty. ![Matsu

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Mannenkare

Mannenkare specializes in deliciously rich tonkotsu (pork bone) curry (it's better than it sounds). If you're a fan of Japanese curry rice, then you'll probably love this place. ![Mannenkare](https:/

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Menya Ageha

For tasty and meaty ramen within walking distance of Osaka Castle Park, try this popular local eatery. It's casual and easy to enter. The name is written in English on the brown noren curtains below t

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Midosuji

Love shopping - or even just window shopping? Midosuji, the broad street running north-south through the heart of Minami, is the place for you. With its luxury brand outlets, it's Osaka's answer to th

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Mimaru Osaka Namba North

The Mimaru Osaka Namba North is one of the best family hotels in Osaka. And it's located in Namba, which is filled with shops and restaurants the kids will love. If you can afford the rates, you reall

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Mimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi West

The Mimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi West is arguably the best family hotel in Osaka. It's perfectly located in a great part of Minami, close to the subway and walking distance to many attractions. It's a su

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Minoh Falls

Minoh Falls is a great place for a stroll, especially during the fall foliage season. The highlights of the park are the waterfalls about half an hour's walk from Umeda station. Keep an eye out for Ja

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Mint Museum Osaka

The cherry blossoms outside the Mint Museum Osaka are great in late March and early April, but this free museum is worth a visit at any time of year. ![Mint Museum with cherry blossoms](https://photo

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier

Located a 5-minute walk from Higobashi Subway Station, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier has comfortable rooms at decent prices. We like the onsen hot spring bath on the 16th floor, and the compliment

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Miyako City Osaka Tennoji

Directly connected to JR Tennoji Station, Miyako City Osaka Tennoji offers decent, comfortable, and larger-than-average rooms at reasonable rates. It's a convenient choice for visitors to Osaka. ![Mi

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Minami Area

Minami is Osaka's shopping, dining and nightlife center -- one of the city's two downtowns. It's a world of neon lights, colorful people and some of the best food on earth. ![Nighttime view of neon-d

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Mizuno

Mizuno near Dotombori Arcade has a permanent queue out of the door for their world-famous okonomiyaki, which is as delicious as the Michelin guide promises and entirely worth the wait. Vegetarians and

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Momen

Momen is a superb little Shinsaibashi counter restaurant serving some of the most sublime dishes you're likely to encounter anywhere. It's usually described as kaiseki, but kappo is probably a better

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Most Convenient Hotels For Osaka Airports

If you're arriving late at one of Osaka's Airports (Kansai Airport or Itami Airport), you may want to stay at a hotel near the airport when you arrive. Likewise, if you've got an early flight out of o

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Motomi Osaka Nishi Umeda Branch

Motomi Osaka Nishi-Umeda Branch is a gorgeous, slightly upmarket yakitori restaurant in the Kita-Shinchi near Umeda. Their chicken skewers are delicious, the surroundings are ultra-stylish, and there'

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Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda

Located a short walk from Umeda and Osaka Stations in the Kita district, the Moxy is a design-themed upscale business hotel with a bit of a hipster feeling. ![Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda](https://photos.sm

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Mt Ikoma

Though it's a little far from central Osaka, Mt. Ikoma (Ikoma-san) makes a fantastic day trip out to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether it's hiking,

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Must See Osaka 1 Day Itinerary

If you're in a hurry and want to see the really important parts of Osaka, our Must-See Osaka 1-Day Itinerary is for you. It's the most efficient way to see the city fast. ![Dotombori Canal in Minami]

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Nagoya's Scmaglev And Railway Park A Full Guide

If you or your kids love trains, you should definitely visit Nagoya's SCMAGLEV and Railway Park museum. It's only 24 minutes from Nagoya Station by a comfortable direct train and it's right next door

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Nakanoshima Koen Park

Nakanoshima-koen Park in the Kita district is one of the most centrally-located green spaces in Osaka. Home to a stunning rose garden and a fantastic museum nearby, it's a favou

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Namba Marui

One of the main shopping malls in the Minami District of Osaka, this vast department store/shopping mall is one of the best one-stop shopping destinations in the city. ![Namba Marui in the evening. E

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Nakazakicho

A short walk from the busy confines of Umeda stands the quaint neighborhood of Nakazakicho, a place perfect for frivolous wandering through tiny alleys in search of secluded caf

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Namba Oriental Hotel

Right in the heart of Namba, this well-located hotel is good value for money and the management tries very hard to please. There are endless dining and shopping spots nearby. ![Namba Oriental Hotel](

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Namba Parks

Just south of Namba Station and just west of Nankai Namba Station, Namba Parks is an enormous multi-level shopping, dining and entertainment complex. It's called "Parks" because the upper outdoor area

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