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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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