About
Osaka is the crazy, fun, and peculiar kitchen of japan, known for its lively street food scene.
Why go
- Osaka is known for its food and nightlife
- Osaka is louder, funnier, and more laid back than tokyo
- Osaka is the kitchen of japan
Must try
- Takoyaki
- Okonomiyaki
- Dotonbori
- Osaka castle
- Universal studios japan
Pro tips
- Take local trains between osaka and kyoto instead of the shinkansen
- Base yourself in osaka for day trips to kyoto and nara
- Book popular attractions and train tickets in advance
- Use an ic card (suica/icoca) for public transport
- Consider flying into osaka and out of tokyo (or vice versa)
Good to know
- Many restaurants in osaka are cash only
- Kuromon market is overcrowded with tourists and overpriced
- Don't overspend on transport, locals use cheaper alternatives to shinkansen
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