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Doguyasuji Arcade

Whether you're a restaurant chef or a home cook, Doguyasuji Arcade is a must-visit for anyone with even the tiniest interest in kitchen tasks. The mind-boggling array of reasonably kitchen tools and c

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Dotombori Imai

Dotombori can overwhelm with the crowds, chaos, and colours - but classic soba and udon purveyor Imai is a calm refuge right in the middle of the arcade. The noodles are merely average, but the settin

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Dotombori

For colours, crowds, and consumerism, you can't beat Dotombori, Osaka's most popular shopping, entertainment, nightlife, and culinary destination. If you're visiting the city, you shouldn't miss this

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Dotonbori Hotel

This comfortable little hotel with a superb location right in the heart of Dotombori is a great choice for someone who wants to explore Osaka's nightlife. ![Dotonbori Hotel](https://photos.smugmug.co

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Eastern Osaka

The east side of Osaka Prefecture is home to several worthwhile destinations. Highlights include Hirakata Park, a locally popular amusement park, Konosuke Matsushita Museum, which is dedicated to the

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Eat Like A Local In Osaka

Tired of eating with tourists? Want to eat where Osaka locals actually eat? Then check out our guide to some of Osaka's best local restaurants. ![A white bowl of Witch's Red with ramen egg and extra

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Eki Marche Shin Osaka

At Shin-Osaka Station and need a last-minute souvenir? If you're inside the ticket gates of JR Shin-Osaka Station, you're in luck - Eki Marche is here to satisfy all your gift shopping and dining need

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Emperor Nintokus Tomb

Are you an archeology and early history buff? If so, you might enjoy visiting Emperor Nintoku's Tomb in Sakai. However, if burial mounds aren't your thing, you're better off skipping this attraction.

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Endo Sushi Kyobashi

If you're looking for decent, affordable sushi, Endo Sushi Kyobashi is the place for you. It's a great pitstop if you're travelling between Osaka and Kyoto via Kyobashi Station! ![First plate - seawa

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Epais

Who doesn't love deep-fried, breaded pork cutlets? Tonkatsu is an art form, and Epais in the Kita-Shinchi district is one of the best in Osaka. It's not the easiest place to fin

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Expo 2025 Osaka Guide

Expo 2025 is a world fair event that will be held in Osaka from April 2025 to October 2025. Few details have been released, but here's what we know so far. We'll add information as we get it. ![View

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Expo 2025 Osaka Venues Site Guide And Map

Expo 2025 Osaka will be held on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. We've created a Google map which shows the location of Yumeshima and the proposed locations for all the different pavilions and "worlds

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Expocity

Expocity is a huge shopping, dining, and entertaining complex that has something for pretty much everyone. Whether you like watching movies, gawking at fish, or riding Ferris wheels, or just need a pl

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First Cabin Midosuji Namba

Curious about capsule hotels but find the idea of one too claustrophobic? Try a cabin instead! The super-central First Cabin Midosuji Namba has compact, comfortable, and reasonably priced cabins - per

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First Time In Osaka

Planning a trip to Osaka? This is the place to start. I'll take you through all the big questions: When, where, why and how. And, of course, how much. ![Osaka Castle in evening](https://photos.smugmu

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Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka

If a hotel doesn't appeal while you're on holiday, serviced apartments are a fantastic alternative. With spacious, fully-equipped studios and rooms, Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka in Namba is just the

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Futsu No Shokudo Iwama

For cheap and cheerful homestyle Japanese cooking, Futsu no Shokudo Iwama in Namba is the place to go. It's ultra-local and ridiculously good value for money. Just don't sweat the min

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Gay And Lesbian Osaka

Osaka is a very comfortable and attractive destination for LGBT travelers. Indeed, it's second only to Tokyo as a center for Japan's LGBT community. ![Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome. Photo Credit: Osaze Cuo

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Getting Around Osaka

Osaka covers a huge area, but it's all connected by a superb public transport system. Here's how to get around the city easily. ![JR Osaka Station](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Osaka-Categories/

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Ginza Kyubey

High-end Edomae-style sushi in Osaka? You'd better believe it. At Ginza Kyubey in Imperial Hotel near Tenma, diners get to enjoy some great high-end sushi - with the bonus of a relatively relaxed atmo

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Ginzaya

Want to drink and eat well on the cheap with Osakan locals? Head over to standing izakaya Ginzaya near Osaka Station to start off your night of bar-hopping. A draft beer is just JPY330, which bodes we

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Grand Front Osaka

A huge two-part shopping mall north of JR Osaka Station, Grand Front is one of the best one-stop shopping centers in the city. In addition to all the shops, there are plenty of great restaurants. ![G

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - Japan's tallest building

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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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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