Osaka Castle: the white main keep above green trees and stone walls, with a stone bridge over the moat in front. — Photo: Jeremy Santana · Unsplash

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Osaka

3–5 days suggestedFor the foodDay trips to Kyoto and NaraWith kids

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; summer is hot and humid. Staying in Osaka as a base, you can do day trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.

Areas

Namba · Dōtonbori
Street food and shopping arcades; liveliest at night
See "Namba · Dōtonbori" on Google Maps
Osaka Castle
The castle and the park around it
See "Osaka Castle" on Google Maps
Umeda
Around the station, department stores, night views
See "Umeda" on Google Maps
Shinsekai
The old streets around Tsūtenkaku
See "Shinsekai" on Google Maps
Universal Studios Japan
Theme park; for kids
See "Universal Studios Japan" on Google Maps

Sample route

Day 1Osaka Castle → Namba → Dōtonbori
Day 2Universal Studios Japan
Day 3Day trip to Nara: Nara Park → Tōdai-ji
Day 4Shinsekai → Umeda

Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.

See a planned sample (Kyoto)Plan your own trip (after sign-up opens)