Osaka (, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa. Before the Nara Period, when the capital used to be moved with the reign of each new emperor, Naniwa was once Japan's capital city, the first one ever known.
In the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyoshi chose Osaka as the location for his castle, and the city may have become Japan's political capital if Tokugawa Ieyasu had not terminated the Toyotomi lineage after Hideyoshi's death and established his government in distant Edo (Tokyo).
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Hotels around Osaka
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SponsoredKaneyoshi RyokanA modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.View siteSponsored
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Hotel 88 ShinsaibashiHotel 88 Shinsaibashi is an 8-minute walk from OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) and a 10-minute walk from Namba Station. Glico Man Sign is a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Featuring modern d?cor, all rooms come with air conditioning and heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and pajamas. Private bathroom includes a bath, walk-in shower, hairdryer, toilet with an electronic bidet and free toiletries. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy billiards at the property. There is a drinks vending machine, and laundry service can be arranged. Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai shopping street are a 16-minute train ride away. Osaka Itami Airport is a 45-minute drive from Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi.View on Booking.com -
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Four Seasons Hotel OsakaView on Booking.comElegant Accommodations
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka in Osaka offers luxurious rooms with city or river views, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Each room includes a private bathroom, free WiFi, and a work desk.Exceptional Facilities
Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and terrace. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and live music.Dining Experience
The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, French, sushi, and international cuisines in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, and ? la carte.Prime Location
Located 16 km from Itami Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Dojima Yakushido and Herbis Plaza ENT. Nearby attractions include Jizoji Temple and Dojima Rice Exchange Monument. -
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30 PIECES NambaView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodations
30 PIECES Namba in Osaka offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens. Each unit includes a balcony or terrace, dining area, and free WiFi.Convenient Facilities
Guests benefit from a lift, full-day security, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and sofa, ensuring a pleasant stay.Prime Location
Located in the city centre, the aparthotel is a short walk from Namba Station (5-minute) and Naniwa Park (4-minute). Nearby attractions include Motomachinaka Park (500 metres) and Glico Man Sign (less than 1 km). Itami Airport is 20 km away. -
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Patina OsakaView on Booking.comElegant Accommodation
Patina Osaka in Osaka offers a 5-star hotel experience with spa facilities, a sauna, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and a beautifully maintained garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.Comfortable Amenities
The hotel features private check-in and check-out, beauty services, a steam room, wellness packages, and a hot tub. Additional amenities include a fitness room, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and electric vehicle charging station.Dining Options
A variety of dining options are available, including a buffet breakfast with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and a selection of juices. The restaurant serves Japanese, local, international, and barbecue grill cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.Prime Location
Located 21 km from Itami Airport, Patina Osaka is near attractions such as Osaka Castle (18-minute walk) and Tamatsukuri Catholic Church (6-minute walk). Guests can enjoy yoga classes and explore nearby parks and shrines. -
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HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi3-star accommodation, HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi is located in central Osaka, 600 metres from Dotonbori River and the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, 700 metres from popular music and shopping district America Village. Conveniently located in the Chuo Ward, the hotel is situated 2.4 km from Shinsekai. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and desk. Free toiletries and rain shower are provided in all rooms, while certain rooms feature a bathtub. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Traditional locations such as Shitennoji Temple and Kuromon Ichiba Market are within 2.5 km from the hotel. Osaka Itami Airport and Kansai International Airport are both less than a one-hour train ride from HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi.View on Booking.com -
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InterContinental Hotel Osaka by IHGOnly a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station, InterContinental Osaka is located at the Grand Front Osaka. This 5-star hotel boasts 5 dining options, a 24-hour fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available at the entire property and guests can enjoy refreshing massages during their luxurious stay. Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line is a 7-minute stroll from the hotel. Offering views of Osaka city from the 20th floor, Pierre restaurant serves exquisite contemporary French dishes. All Day Dining serves a buffet with various international dishes, drinks are available at Adee Bar and Lounge. Osaka InterContinental Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Osaka Castle and a 20-minute drive from Universal Studios Japan. Shin Osaka Station and Namba Station are both a 15-minute train ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 60-minute express train ride from JR Osaka Station.View on Booking.com -
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Guesthouse Ten-roku - Female OnlyView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodation
Guesthouse Ten-roku in Osaka offers a female-only environment with free WiFi and complimentary bicycles. Each room features air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop.Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy a lounge, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, badminton equipment hire, laundry service, full-day security, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a work desk and tatami floors.Prime Location
Located in the city centre, the guest house is 20 km from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Toyosaki Shrine (13-minute walk), Umeda Station (1.7 km), and Nozaki Park (15-minute walk). Guests appreciate the host, convenient location, and public transport options. -
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Enman Guest House OsakaView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodations
Enman Guest House Osaka in Osaka offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, garden or inner courtyard views, and tatami or carpeted floors. Each room includes a wardrobe and a shared bathroom.Essential Facilities
Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a ground-floor unit and a quiet street view.Convenient Location
Located 20 km from Itami Airport, the guest house is a 17-minute walk from the Panasonic Museum. Nearby attractions include Kadoma City History Museum (2.9 km) and Suita Castle Ruins (6 km).Guest Satisfaction
Highly rated for its host, room cleanliness, and quietness of the area. -
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Comforts81 ShinsaibashiView on Booking.comPrime City Centre Location
Comforts81 Shinsaibashi in Osaka offers a convenient location with Namba Shrine a 5-minute walk away, Shinsaibashi Station 500 metres nearby, and Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade less than 1 km from the aparthotel.Comfortable Accommodations
Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, balconies with city views, and free WiFi. Guests appreciate the room comfort and cleanliness.Modern Facilities
The aparthotel provides free WiFi, a lift, family rooms, full-day security, and amenities such as a hot tub, washing machine, and soundproofing.Nearby Attractions
Stage Ku is 600 metres away, TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center 4-minute walk, and Itami Airport 20 km from the property. -
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MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi NorthView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodations
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North in Osaka offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and kitchen facilities. Each room includes a bidet, hairdryer, dining table, refrigerator, microwave, shower, TV, sofa, and wardrobe.Essential Facilities
Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lift, full-day security, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a washing machine and tatami floors, ensuring a pleasant stay.Prime Location
Located in the city centre, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Stage Ku and Shinsaibashi Station. Nearby attractions include Namba Shrine (less than 1 km) and Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade (less than 1 km). Itami Airport is 21 km away.
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Osaka Restaurants
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Oryori MiyamotoAwarded Two Stars in 2024 - A renowned kaiseki restaurant that has earned two stars on a prestigious global gourmet site for over 10 consecutive years. While preserving the traditions of Japanese cuisine, the chef’s unique and innovative touch subtly shines through in the dishes, attracting food enthusiasts from all over the world.View on JapanEatinerary -
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SushirokuAwarded One Star in 2024 - A cozy, family-run restaurant managed by a husband and wife. They are deeply committed to perfecting their shari (sushi rice) and use two types of vinegared rice tailored to complement each topping. Since 2019, the restaurant has consistently earned stars.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Kitashinchi Kushikatsu BonA restaurant that elevates Osaka's soul food, kushikatsu, to a luxurious level. Skilled chefs meticulously prepare each skewer using carefully selected premium ingredients such as Chateaubriand and foie gras. The skewers are fried in a custom copper pot using a unique oil blend based on cottonseed oil, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients.View on JapanEatinerary -
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OIMATSU Tempura SuzukiA renowned tempura restaurant led by a master chef who honed his skills at prestigious establishments, including The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. Guests can savor exquisite tempura made with premium ingredients such as Japanese Black Wagyu fillet and Chateaubriand. The restaurant features a pristine white-wood counter, with lacquered vermillion trays set before each seat, the vibrant hue adding an elegant and festive touch to the entire space.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushidokoro Kurosugi ShinkanThe branch of the star-awarded Sushidokoro Kurosugi offers a more affordable way to enjoy its exceptional flavors. Ingredients are sourced together with the main restaurant, where they are prepared before being brought to this location to be crafted into dishes. Guests can savor outstanding sushi alongside a wide selection of sake that is always available.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Kassen IritaniThe head chef honed his skills at the star-awarded Naniwaryori Yu and served as the executive chef at the second branch of the equally star-awarded Oimatsu Kitagawa. He showcases his expertise by sourcing the freshest seafood from across Japan, offering dishes such as fresh sashimi and fragrant charcoal-grilled delicacies. The head chef also holds a sommelier certification, providing a wide selection of wines ranging from classic labels to rare finds.View on JapanEatinerary -
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KonohaAwarded One Star in 2024 - The head chef, with 16 years of training at a long-established traditional restaurant, expresses the seasonal flavors of each passing season through dishes based on a broth made from premium kombu (kelp). Their signature tempura stands out with a delicate batter enriched with extra egg yolks for a rich and indulgent flavor. The tableware, carefully selected, includes exquisite pieces such as Kutani porcelain and Wajima lacquerware.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushi HoshiyamaAwarded One Star in 2024 - This restaurant is popular for offering authentic Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi without modern interpretations or creative twists. The head chef trained extensively at a star-awarded sushi restaurant in Osaka before establishing his own place. The restaurant is also highly regarded among fellow sushi chefs, boasting many fans within the industry.View on JapanEatinerary -
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YUNiCOAwarded One Star in 2024 - Run by a chef who trained for 10 years at RISTORANTE HiRo, operated by the renowned Hiromi Yamada, featured in numerous media outlets. Guests can enjoy the thrill of watching high-quality ingredients, including Kyoto's traditional vegetables and fresh seafood from Awaji, being prepared right before their eyes across the counter.View on JapanEatinerary -
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Sushi HakuIn an elegant space that perfectly embodies the term "a hidden retreat for adults," guests can savor exquisite sushi. With presentations that delight not only the palate but also the eyes, each visit offers new discoveries and moments of awe. On the second floor, a bar is available where guests can enjoy a relaxing post-meal time with sake or wine.View on JapanEatinerary
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Experiences around Osaka
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SponsoredJapanese Tea Culture Experience & Tea-Based Lunch in Sakai, Osaka — Sen no Rikyu's HometownImmerse yourself in Japan's rich tea culture at no less than the hometown of the great tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522–1591): Sakai City in Osaka. At Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo, a reputed tea shop in Sakai with a history of over 170 years, enjoy a comprehensive Japanese tea culture experience and savor a tea-based lunch course — complete with a Wabunka-exclusive dessert made with high-grade matcha. Watch skilled tea masters select tea leaves from various regions then roast and blend them right in front of you, and relax with some tea in the tranquility of the 340-year-old traditional building that houses Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo.View experienceSponsored -
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SponsoredPrivate Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien ObservatoryAt Osakafs landmark Umeda Sky Building and its famed Kuchu Teien Observatory, enjoy open access to the buildingfs in-house art gallery and central floating bridge, usually closed to the general public. Enjoy in-depth commentary about the buildingfs architectural secrets and its designer Hiroshi Hara.View experienceSponsored -
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SponsoredTraditional Mochi Performance & Hands-on ExperienceExperience a traditional Japanese mochi celebration for good fortune. Watch a lively mochi pounding performance, try making it yourself, then enjoy delicious homemade strawberry daifuku upstairs.View experienceSponsored
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Umeda Weaving Experience (Osaka)"Saori weaving" without a role model. You can enjoy the weave of your choice.View on Klook -
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Osaka Private City Exploration Day Tour: Best Cultural HighlightsVisit the best spots in Osaka, including the famous Osaka Castle and Dotonbori Glico Spot, in just one day!View on Klook -
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Kendo Experience Tour In Osaka "SAMURAI TRIP"Enjoy a real samurai experience with a 2-hour class to learn Kendo, a Japanese martial art formView on Klook -
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Kimono Rental (Provided by Kimono Botan)Makes me feel better! Let's stroll around Osaka in your favorite kimonoView on Klook -
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World Heritage Shirakawago and Takayama Private Tour from NagoyaLearn about the history of Japanese traditional buildings at your leisure.View on Klook -
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Japanese Ceramics DIY Private Workshop in OsakaA pottery workshop in Osaka with an English, Spanish and Catalan speaking potterView on Klook -
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Tea Ceremony Experience in OsakaObserve and experience the tea ceremony together with other participantsView on Klook -
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Ninja Experience and VR Game in OsakaBecome a ninja for a day on this 1 hour ninja workshop and costume rental experience in OsakaView on Klook -
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Osaka Nighttime Guided Food TourExplore local neighborhoods many visitors donft get to seeView on Klook -
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Osaka Castle & Umeda Sky Building & Tonbori River Cruise Day TourVisit famous Osaka's hotspots in one dayView on Klook
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