Nara
Nara Beyond the Deer: A Different Day Trip
A different Nara day trip from Osaka combining Todai-ji, Kofuku-ji, Nara Park, traditional yomogi mochi, Yoshino kudzu cuisine,…
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Hyogo
Himeji Day Trip: More Than Just the Castle
Discover how to spend the perfect day in Himeji from Osaka. Visit Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, enjoy local…
Hyogo
Kobe Day Trip: The Perfect One-Day Route from Osaka
Follow an efficient Kobe day trip from Osaka through Kitano, Nankinmachi, the Former Foreign Settlement, Meriken Park and…
Osaka
Minoh Falls: Osaka’s Easiest Nature Escape
Escape central Osaka for an easy riverside walk to Minoh Falls, with a temple, forest café and local…
Osaka
Tsuruhashi Guide: Osaka’s Korean Food District
Explore Tsuruhashi’s old market alleys, Osaka Korea Town, Korean street food, local history and two different yakiniku experiences…
Osaka
Tenma Food Guide: Osaka’s Best Local Night Out
Discover Tenma and Ura-Tenma through a flexible local food crawl featuring freshly made kamaboko, standing yakiniku, seafood, Osaka…
Osaka
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…
Osaka
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,…
Osaka
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…
Osaka
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…