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Travel articles, sights and food guides about Osaka — Japan Travel Guide

Osaka Charter Car Day Trip Cost 2026: 8- and 10-Seat Vehicles, Green-Plate Cars and Booking Guide
A 2026 guide to Osaka charter day trips covering which vehicle fits 8 people (10-seat HIACE vs 7-seat Alphard), typical
Osaka Winter Illumination 2026: Midosuji Lights, Nakanoshima Projection Mapping and Umeda Guide
A 2026 guide to Osaka Hikari no Kyoen, a 90-day winter festival from November 3: the Midosuji illumination, Nakanoshima
Osaka Midosuji Ginkgo Avenue Guide 2026: Peak Timing, Illumination Hours and Access
A complete 2026 guide to Osaka’s Midosuji ginkgo avenue: peak forecast, Hikari-no-Kyoen illumination dates and hou
Osaka Mint Bureau Hotels 2026: Sakura Tori-nuke Cherry Blossom Passage, Castle-View Hotels and Top-Rated Stays
A 2026 guide to top-rated hotels near the Osaka Mint Bureau’s cherry blossom passage, in Tenmabashi, Kyobashi and
Namba and Shinsaibashi Hotel Guide 2026: 16 Top-Rated Hotels with Convenient Transport and Shopping
A 2026 guide to 16 top-rated hotels in Namba and Shinsaibashi, from luxury to budget and distinctive stays, with conveni
Osaka Autumn Leaves 2026: Best Foliage Spots, Transport Tips and Food Recommendations
A 2026 guide to Osaka’s autumn leaves: the best viewing times, must-visit foliage spots, transport options and nea
Osaka Castle Hotels 2026: Top-Rated Stays Near the Main Keep, Hot Spring Baths and Easy Transport
A 2026 guide to hotels near Osaka Castle in Tanimachi 4-chome, Morinomiya and Osaka Business Park, from castle-view room
Namba Hotel Guide 2026: Station-Connected Hotels, Dotonbori Night Views and Top-Rated Picks
A 2026 Namba hotel guide comparing 16 highly rated hotels near Namba Station, Dotonbori and Kuromon Market, with access,
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Osaka 2026 Guide: Transport, Tickets, Must-Eat Food and Express Pass
A complete 2026 guide to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka covering transport, tickets, must-eat food, Super Nintendo Wor
Osaka Spring Travel Guide 2026: Cherry Blossom Spots, Transport Passes, Weather and What to Wear
A 2026 guide to cherry blossoms in Osaka covering Osaka Castle Park, the Mint’s Cherry Blossom Street, Expo Commem
Osaka Castle Food Guide 2026: Original Takoyaki, Local Favorites and Popular Spots Around the Castle
A 2026 guide to Osaka Castle covering the main keep, Nishinomaru Garden, access and the Osaka Amazing Pass, plus popular
2026 Best Onsen Near Osaka: Arima, Kinosaki and Shirahama Hot Spring Guide
A guide to the onsen areas near Osaka, including Arima, Kinosaki and Shirahama, plus Yubara for an extended trip, with h
Osaka Cherry Blossom Season 2026: Best Spots, Bloom Forecast and Transport Guide
Osaka’s 2026 cherry blossoms are forecast to start on March 26 and peak on April 3. This guide covers the best spo
Where to Stay in Kobe 2026: 18 Hotels Compared Around Sannomiya, Motomachi and Kobe Harbor
A guide to Kobe hotels across Sannomiya, Motomachi and the harbor area, covering upscale, mid-range, budget and themed s
Kobe Luminarie 2027 Guide: 32nd Edition Dates, Three Main Sites, Tickets and Getting There
Kobe Luminarie is a winter light festival held in memory of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This guide covers the 20
2026 Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Hotel Guide: Themed Rooms, Hot Springs and Official Hotels
A 2026 guide to hotels near Universal Studios Japan, covering official hotels, affiliated hotels and Umeda/Namba city op
2026 Osaka Mint Bureau Food Guide: Original Takoyaki, Crab Courses and Local Favorite Restaurants
A 2026 food guide pairing the Mint Bureau cherry blossom passage with Dotonbori, Kuromon Market and Shinsekai favorites,
Dotonbori Food Guide 2026: Crab Feasts, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and Osaka’s Famous Restaurants
A guide to Dotonbori’s most popular restaurants and must-eat dishes, from kushikatsu and takoyaki to ramen and cra
Where to Stay Near Sumiyoshi Taisha 2026: Abeno Harukas View Hotels, Tennoji Station Access and Budget Picks
There are few hotels right next to Sumiyoshi Taisha, so this guide covers stays that connect quickly by the Nankai Main
USJ Osaka 2026 Complete Guide: Express Pass Comparison, Super Nintendo World Entry and the Top Themed Areas
A complete 2026 guide to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, covering the ten themed areas, Express Pass 4, 7 and Premium
Nakanoshima Osaka Guide 2026: Museum Island Walk, River-View Rooms and Top-Rated Hotels
A 2026 guide to Osaka’s Nakanoshima: the Public Hall, two art museums and riverside walks, plus 16 selected hotels
2026 Osaka Kuromon Market Guide: Fresh Seafood, Food and Shopping, with Top Shops and Money-Saving Tips
Eat your way through Osaka’s Kitchen: our 2026 Kuromon Market guide covers must-try seafood, wagyu, fugu and sweet
2026 Kuromon Market Guide: Market Tour, Must-Eat Foods and Nearby Attractions
A 2026 guide to Osaka’s Kuromon Market: must-eat foods, shop hours, transport from Nipponbashi Station and nearby
2026 Kuromon Market Hotel Guide: Design Hotels, Hot-Spring Stays and Top-Rated Picks in Osaka
Our 2026 guide compares the areas around Kuromon Market and picks top-rated hotels in Namba and Nipponbashi, with transp