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Osaka at Night: Where to Go Beyond Dotonbori
Dotonbori is bright, loud, and worth seeing at least once. The giant signs, canal reflections, and crowds are…
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Category: Osaka
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Osaka on a Rainy Day: A Full-Day Indoor Itinerary
Discover Osaka without letting the rain ruin your plans. This mostly indoor one-day itinerary connects local history, art,…
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One-Day Osaka Food Itinerary: What and Where to Eat
Spend one day eating through Osaka’s local neighborhoods, from Kizu Market and kitsune udon in Semba to Tsuruhashi…
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5-Day Osaka and Kansai Itinerary for Repeat Visitors
Use Osaka as a base for five days of local neighborhoods and easy Kansai day trips. This repeat-visitor…
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One-Day Osaka Itinerary: A Local Route Beyond the Tourist Spots
Explore Osaka Tenmangu, Tenjinbashisuji, Nakazakicho and Ura-Tenma on a relaxed one-day walking route beyond the usual tourist spots.
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Osaka Travel Budget: How Much Does a 3-Day Trip Cost?
Plan a realistic 3-day Osaka travel budget with estimated costs for accommodation, local food, transportation, attractions and airport…
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Best Local Food in Osaka Beyond Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki
Introduction Ask most travelers what to eat in Osaka and two answers appear immediately: takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Both…
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Getting Around Osaka: Trains, Subway, ICOCA & Passes
Osaka’s rail network looks complicated, but most trips come down to a few simple choices. This guide explains…
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15 Hidden Gems in Osaka for Repeat Visitors (2026)
Explore 15 hidden gems in Osaka, including retro neighborhoods, local markets, street art, unusual temples and places beyond…