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Kamigata Ukiyo E Museum
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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.  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
Read MoreKuruma Shinsaibashi Branch
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreKushikatsu Bon
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
'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
Read MoreKushikatsu Daruma
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreKyochabana Kitashinchi
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreKyochabana Shin Osaka Eki
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreLegoland Japan Guide
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMannenkare
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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:/
Read MoreMatsusakagyu Yakiniku M
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMenya Ageha
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi West
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMimaru Osaka Namba North
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMinoh Falls
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMint Museum Osaka
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMinami Area
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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
Read MoreMiyako City Osaka Tennoji
- Osaka
- 30 Jun, 2025
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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