City guide
Osaka
Japan's kitchen. Direct, generous, and unapologetically delicious. Osaka is where you eat your way through neighborhoods.
We went from comparing five different itineraries to having a clear route, the right hotel level, and a realistic pace.
The best part was having someone explain what was actually realistic with kids, trains, and transfers in Japan.
Bar Hiramatsu
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Bar Nayuta
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Bible Club Osaka
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Conrad Osaka
Hotel
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
Cross Hotel Osaka
Boutique
Best for travelers who prioritize design and clear style.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
Hotel
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
Hajime
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Honkogetsu
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Hotel The Flag Shinsaibashi
Boutique
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
InterContinental Osaka
Hotel
Best for travelers who want a well-located and smooth stay.
Kashiwaya
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
La Cime
Luxury guide
Best for travelers who want food with a clear point of view.
Guides
City-specific guides for planning, stays, food, and experiences.
Osaka in 2 Days: Food, Neighborhoods and the Right Pace
Two days in Osaka goes a long way if you do not treat the city like a checklist. Here is the structure that gives you the right mix of Kita, Minami, food and evening rhythm.
Where to Stay in Osaka, and When the City Deserves More Nights
Osaka is not just a day trip from Kyoto. Here is how to choose between Umeda, Namba and Tennoji, and when the city is worth more than one night.
Eating & Drinking
A guide to Japanese cuisine plus good restaurants, bars and cafes in Tokyo
Comparing Prepaid SIM Cards for Travel in Japan
Japan SIM cards: We compare some of the top prepaid mobile SIM cards for short-term visitors & tourists. This is for physical SIMs, not eSIMs.