2025 Osaka Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

📍Osaka Kansai Expo A sunny weekend trip to the Expo I visited 7 pavilions and 3 commons halls, so I'll introduce the many points to visit. ⚫︎1 advance reservation lottery winner ⚫︎2 same-day reservations ⚫︎4 lining up on the day ⚫︎3 commons halls ① Book your tickets early. You can buy them on the day, but it's more economical to make a reservation. This is because there is a pre-lottery. You won't necessarily win, but there are 3 times to apply, so your chances of winning are higher📝 ② Make a reservation on the day. You can get one 10 minutes after entering. After that, you can get one after finishing one pavilion🎫 ③ Aim for a cancelled ticket. There are occasional cancellations, so you can make a reservation if there is space. There are many cancellations after 6pm, so this time I was able to go to the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion 💊✨ ④ Line up on the day Some pavilions allow you to line up without a ticket. I had to line up in Hungary and Oman, but I was able to get in after about 30 minutes. #Osaka #OsakaTrip #DomesticTrip #OsakaKansaiExpo #expo2025 #0yenTrip

📍Osaka Kansai Expo I went to the Expo. I'd like to introduce some of the pavilions I visited that I particularly enjoyed. ⚫︎ Large Wajima Lacquer Globe "Earth at Night"🌎 This globe took Wajima Lacquer craftsmen five years to complete, and miraculously remained undamaged even during the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1, 2024. The globe's 1 meter diameter and 215 kilograms in size are impressive for its delicacy and meticulous craftsmanship. 📝No reservation required: 5 minutes in line ⚫︎Ukraine🇺🇦 The pavilion that touched my heart the most There was a space in the Commons building, so I was glad to have lined up. 📝No reservation required: 10 minutes in line ⚫︎Hungary🇭🇺 A pavilion with the theme of "building a bridge between the past and the future through tradition." I was so happy to see singing and dancing right in front of me by chance! The cheerful dance and the calming sounds of the instruments are unique and interesting. No.1 country. 📝Reservations available: No reservations, wait in line for about 30 minutes ⚫︎Osaka Healthcare Pavilion🇯🇵 I met myself 25 years from now. I never thought I would look like this. I learned about my current health and beauty age, and I decided to take care of my health and beauty from now on! Lol 📝Reservations required: Get a reservation ticket on the day ⚫︎Pakistan🇵🇰 I was surprised to learn about red salt. I'm going to buy some dark-colored salt in the future. And I was soothed by the healing garden. If you go, please relax. 📝Reservations required Other places I visited were Netherlands Pavilion/Azerbaijan/Oman/Kuwait Pavilion/Commons Pavilion C/Commons Feeling D There are so many good things to list, but these are the four I would especially recommend. There are options with and without reservations, so please use them as a reference🔖 #OsakaTrip #DomesticTrip #OsakaKansaiExpo #expo2025 #0yenTrip

แจกแพลนเที่ยว-ทริปคันไซ ญี่ปุ่น 5วัน 4คืน Osaka-Kyoto-Shiga-Nara เป็นทริป Slow Life ที่แท้ทรู ไปแบบง่าย เที่ยวแบบสบายๆไม่รีบ เน้นช้อปปิ้งทุกๆวัน การเดินทางใช้รถไฟทั้งทริปเพราะโอซาก้ามีรถไฟเดินทางได้ง่ายมากๆ ประทับใจสุดๆ ไปได้อีกไปได้เรื่อยๆ แพลนการเดินทาง DAY 1 Osaka Ø Suvarnabhumi International Airport > Kansai International Airport Ø Kansai-Airport Station > Shin-Imamiya Station Ø Apartment Hotel 11 Namba Minami Shin-Imamiya II Ø Shopping Dotonburi / Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street Ø Tamade Supermarket - Ebisu DAY 2 Kyoto Ø Fushimi Inari Taisha ศาลเจ้าฟุชิมิอินาริ Ø Yasaka Kōshin-dō Temple Ø Hōkan-ji วัดโฮคันจิ Ø Kiyomizu-dera วัดน้ำใส (UNESCO World Heritage Site.) Ø Shopping Dotonburi / Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street Ø Tamade Supermarket – Ebisu Ø Apartment Hotel 11 Namba Minami Shin-Imamiya II DAY 3 Shiga Ø เล่นหิมะ Biwako Valley Ropeway DAY 4 Nara Ø NARA - นารา เมืองมรดกโลก Ø วัดโทไดจิเป็นวัดใหญ่ของเมืองนารา Ø ศาลเจ้าคะซุงะ (Kasuga Taisha) มรดกโลก Ø เนินเขา Wakakusayama Ø Osaka Castle Ø Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street Ø Apartment Hotel 11 Namba Minami Shin-Imamiya II DAY 5 Osaka Ø Kuromon Ichiba Market Ø Shopping Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street Ø Rinku Premium Outlet Ø Kansai International Airport > Suvarnabhumi International Airport Ø ถึงบ้านโดยสวัสดิภาพ Osaka Kansai เป็นเมืองที่ไปมาแล้ว 4-5ครั้ง แต่ก็ยังรักและไปได้อยู่เรื่อยๆ เป็นเมืองที่ผู้คนน่ารักมาก คนเยอะ คนหลากหลายมากๆ ที่พักมีให้เลือกเยอะมากก ทั้งราคาดีแบบถูกๆสุดและแบบหรูๆเลย ช้อปปิ้งสนุกมาก อาหารการกิน หาง่าย ร้านเยอะ เจอแต่นักท่องเที่ยวสนุกตรงนี้ ได้เจอคนมากหน้าหลายตา-ดีสุดๆ รักโอซาก้า-ไปกี่วันก็ฟินน๊า #osaka #osakatrip #osakajapan #osakatravel #osakacastle #kyoto #kiyomizudera #kuromonmarket #rinkuoutlet #kansaiinternationalairport #biwakovalley #biwakosnowvalley #nara #narap

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Cool early September 🍂! Come to Osaka! Drink enough, eat enough, buy enough…. Kuromon Market...eat wagyu beef and seafood to your heart's content! Eating beef in Japan is cost-effective Isn’t that what life is all about? A traveling companion with the same resonance! Full of emotional value Although my legs are almost broken and my waist is sore from walking every day…. Still looking forward to the next trip!

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#0yentravelautumn #Osaka #Osakafood #Kushikatsu 📍1-12-17 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 6-minute walk from Exit 7 of Nagahoribashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, 14-minute walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station on each line 🕰️17:00-24:00 (LO 23:30) "Kenkushi", a Kushiage Specialty Store, is located about a 6-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy creative skewers that are an adaptation of "kushikatsu", a typical gourmet food of Osaka. The owner, who trained at the long-established Osaka restaurant "Kushinobo", fries each skewer in front of you. The ingredients are rich in originality. You can enjoy a variety of types, from the standard to seasonal and carefully selected ingredients. This time, I ordered the "Manager's Random Course". They keep coming until you say stop. I was full after about nine pieces, but the shrimp was especially delicious. They also gave me advice on how to eat them, such as "I recommend it with sauce" and "I recommend it just as is."

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"Torepo Coffee" A really nice cafe that I want to visit again and again💚💚💚 The calm atmosphere of the building, a Japanese house, was soothing☺️ This was my second visit, but this time I went at opening time and was able to sit on the second floor♡ I forgot to take a photo, but I had the Royal Cocoa Milk Tea (680 yen)! It was tea, but it had a cacao flavor and was delicious 🤎 Even the atmosphere of the toilet was wonderful, and I would definitely like to come back again and again ✨✨ 📍Address: 3-1-6 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 553-0005 ⏰Business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 13:00-19:00 (closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays) 🚃Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Noda Station, 4 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tamagawa Station #urbantourism #japan #osaka #osaka #noda #cafe #woodenarchitecture #100travelstyles #100waysoftravel #recommendedfordates #freetravel

#JapanTravel Osaka,Japan 大阪 During my last visit to Osaka, Japan, you had some beautiful and special moments. Here is a brief overview of some of those moments: 1. Explore Osaka Castle: I visited the historic Osaka Castle and enjoyed seeing the magnificent architectural structures and historical exhibits inside. It was an amazing moment that took you back in time and reflected the history and culture of the city. 2. Experience the famous sushi food: I enjoyed a delicious sushi taste at one of the popular restaurants in Osaka. It was an unforgettable moment where I got to taste the most delicious fresh fish and the unique experience of preparing traditional Japanese sushi. 3. Shop at Duthonburi District: Have a great time exploring the famous Duthonburi shopping and entertainment district. I enjoyed the modern shops, restaurants, and dazzling lights. It was a fun and vibrant moment in the heart of the city. 4. Tour Chiochinbo Park: I visited the beautiful Chiochinbo Park and enjoyed walking around the trees, lakes, and charming scenery. It was a quiet and relaxing moment where I could relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 5. Explore the Shogonato Village of Minamimoto: I visited the Minamimoto Village, which is famous for its Shogonito history and traditional temples. I enjoyed wandering around the narrow streets and exploring the traditional Japanese culture and heritage. These are some of the beautiful moments you had during your recent visit to Osaka. Your experience in Japan will be full of adventure and cultural discovery.

Osaka Nankai Namba Station Local Okonomiyaki Restaurant A small restaurant with a Japanese feel There were only Japanese locals while I was eating The staff were friendly and the portions were generous ✨Not salty but delicious okonomiyaki ✨Chewy and savory omelet yakisoba 💰 1,000 yen per piece 📍Japan 〒556-0004 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Nipponbashinishi, 1 Chome−2−17 ビィーククレール １F ⭐ 5.0/5.0 #JapanTravel

I bought a cheap flight from Incheon Airport to Tokyo, but I had a 22-hour layover in Osaka. First, I made a reservation for a place where I could easily go to Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. I arrived at Osaka Kansai Airport at 3 PM and went to Nagahoribashi where my hotel was. After checking in at my hotel, I walked for 10 minutes at 5:30 PM to arrive at Dotonbori. I rode a river cruise, tried the famous takoyaki, and had fun freely walking around Dotonbori. I walked to Osaka Castle at 6:30 AM the next morning. It was nice to be able to freely tour the quiet city center of Osaka and Osaka Castle Park. It took 30 minutes to get to Osaka Castle by foot, and it took 1 hour to tour Osaka Castle, so I took a morning walk and traveled for over 2 hours. Then I arrived at Kansai Airport leisurely and took a connecting flight to Tokyo at 1 PM. I had a satisfying trip of killing two birds with one stone with a 22-hour Osaka layover cheap flight.

When you go to Osaka, you must use the essential Osaka Pass to enjoy the benefits here and there! And the most important thing is to ride the Dotonbori Cruise!! Ride once during the day and look around Osaka, and then ride once at night to experience Osaka in a different way! I definitely recommend accommodations near Namba Station ♡ I booked the Onyado Hotel with a hot spring, and I checked in late at night and checked out early the next day, but I was still very satisfied! I didn't know a single word of Japanese and just enjoyed the day trip :-) On your day off, go to Osaka and enjoy eating ramen, takoyaki, skewers, wagyu sushi, Asahi beer, etc. and go to work in a good mood the next day ~!!

📍New Babe Address: Japan 〒540-0026 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Uchihonmachi, 2 Chome−3−8 Daiya Palace Building 104 Key Point: Crispy outside, soft inside pork cutlet Rating: 3.5/5 📍Kuiyah Address: 1 Chome-18-26 Tengachaya, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0014 Japan Key Point: Affordable beef of various cuts Rating: 4.5/5 #JapanTravel #OsakaRestaurants #OsakaTravel

PABLO's popular semi-ripe cheese tart specialist Dotonbori branch address: 3−15 Soemoncho-dori, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Environment/Facilities: PABLO Semi-Ripe Cheese Tart Specialist is a popular queue shop in Osaka. The Dotonbori shop has two floors, the lower floor for ordering and the upper floor for dine-in. Features: PABLO focuses on semi-cooked cheese tarts, available in semi-cooked, slightly cooked, and extra thick. And seasonal flavors will be introduced in different seasons. In addition, since they are all made on site, the whole shop will be filled with the aroma of cake, which makes people feel happy. P.S. There are also souvenirs available in the store. Consumption per person: 1000~2000 yen Rating: 9.5/10

Umeda and Namba are both similar, both have famous chains, and there is about a 30-minute difference between them! Umeda: Osaka Station, Napoleon Dessert, Hep Five, more locals, hard to get out of Osaka Station and the road is a bit complicated, many department stores Namba: famous Glico & Asahi billboards, Shinsaibashi shopping street, luxury street, clubs, the Osaka we know, too many Koreans If you have time, I recommend going to both! #OsakaTravel #JapanTravel #osaka #hotplace

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is the most famous as it attract many high school students who wish to pass university entrance exams. Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, it takes 5 minutes from Osaka Tenmangu Station off JR Tozai Line or from Minamimorimachi Station off Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line. If you are in Osaka will highly recommended to visit this Shrine to pray for good luck

It seems like you've been traveling to Japan a lot lately ◡̈ There are many travel destinations in Japan, but Osaka is so bustling and sparkling that it feels like you're on vacation!➰🤍 In particular, the day and night feel are completely different, so I was able to enjoy the day and night even more!٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ During the day, the clouds and the sky were so pretty and emotional, but at night, the lights were so gorgeous that I was able to have even more fun! And taking a picture with the Glinco statue is a must📸📷 Everyone, enjoy the day and night in Osakaఇ 📌 Osaka #JapanTravel #HotPlace #CityTravel #LifeShotPlace #OsakaTravel #Osaka #OsakaHotPlace

The autumn leaves season is coming to Japan and the tourist destinations are close to each other, so you can visit them and save time if you take the time to research before going. From Osaka to Nara and back to Kyoto, there are many cheap hotels in Kyoto and spectacular autumn leaves. Look for a day pass to go to many places :))

Kushikatsu is a Japanese dish made by skewering pork or vegetables and frying them in oil. Osaka is the most famous for it ✨🙌🏻 In particular, among the many kushikatsu stores, the most famous one is “Kushikatsu Daruma”! Dotonbori store Shinsekai main store Namba main store Tsutenkaku store Shinsaibashi store etc. There are so many branches in Osaka that you can eat comfortably anywhere ☺️ I ate at Namba main store, and there was a waiting line at 7pm, so I waited for about 10-15 minutes before going in! Since it was the Corona period, there were fewer tourists and most of the people were locals 💦 The ordering method changed to phone ordering, so I was able to think about it and order comfortably! My favorite kushikatsu was shrimp (ebi) and asparagus 💗 📍Kushikatsu Daruma Namba main store

This is a really delicious restaurant, “Cheonjiin” Butadon is a Japanese pork rice bowl, and after eating “Cheonjiin” Butadon, you can’t eat anywhere else ✨👍🏻 I really recommend it This is a really delicious restaurant that I visit every time I visit Osaka :) They grill tender pork neck over charcoal and put a special soy sauce on top of rice, and you’ll be done with a bowl before you know it 💦 Please order the extra size..(I regret it.) It’s all written in Korean, so you don’t have to worry when ordering 🙌🏻 📍Cheonjiin Nipponbashi Branch Local address: 〒556-0005 大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋４丁目15−23 It’s close to Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station! It's also close to Kuromon Market, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi 💛 #Osaka #OsakaRestaurants #OsakaTravel #OsakaHotPlaces #Japan #JapanTravel #JapaneseRestaurants #PlacesToVisitInOsaka

If Tokyo people are busy and hard-working from early morning to late at night, then learning about Osaka city in Japan, you will see this big difference. Osaka people are happier, more sociable, warm and enjoy life more than Tokyo. 😚😚😚 ⛳️ Osaka is extremely bustling at night with street stalls and sparkling signs. You will not be able to resist this charm and joy but join the crowd to experience the extremely interesting culture in Osaka. 🍺🍺 🏯🏯 Not being afraid of hunger when coming to Osaka is a saying that people often tell each other. Osaka cuisine is honored by both Japanese people and international tourists. You can check out dishes originating from Osaka such as: Japanese pancakes Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Kitsune Udon... In addition to large, luxurious restaurants, you can also look for Osaka culinary specialties in alleys or on the streets. 🍤🥟🍱🍣🥘🫕🍝🍜🥙🥗🍟🧆🌮🫓🌯 ✌🏻✌🏻There are still many new things waiting for you when learning about Osaka city, Japan. All the beautiful scenery and valuable experiences here will make you love your trips more and inspire you to explore many other new lands. #japanstyle#japantravel #japantrip #japantravelphoto #たのしかった #mylife #japanstyle #japon #thetraveltag #hashtag #happy#photoshoot #pose #happy #osaka #大阪 #style #styleblogger

BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASI is a hotel located about one minute on foot from Shinsaibashi Station on the Midosuji Line. There is a bed inside the bookshelf, so any book lover can fall asleep in a situation they have always dreamed of. There are a variety of genres of books available. From popular manga and picture books you've always wanted to read. You can read the books that interest you right now. There were many single-person stays, so you can immerse yourself in the world of books without hesitation even if you are alone! Also, although the price varies depending on the season, it is good value for money at around 3,000 yen per night. If you are having trouble deciding where to stay in Osaka, why not try staying here? #ValueForMoneyHotel #PhotogenicSpot #WesternJapan

This is the view near the summit of Mt. Kongo during the autumn foliage season. The famous signboard with the live camera is still standing, of course, but at this time of year, the autumn leaves near the shop at the summit are truly spectacular. The way they shine golden, as in the photo, is truly beautiful, and if you eat your meal below, it will taste even better than usual. #Mountaineering #AutumnFoliage #Osaka

Mount Kongo is famous as a mountain for day hikes in Osaka. This is a photo of the route along the Monju Ridge Route, which is not the most popular route, but the second most used route. It is a bit bumpier than the route to the Mount Kongo trailhead bus stop, but it is recommended because you can experience the natural surroundings and see beautiful scenery in the autumn foliage season. #MountainClimbing #AutumnFoliage #Osaka #MountKongo

Kuromon Ichiba Fresh Market 黒門市場 or Kuromon Market or simply called "Kuromon Market" is an old fresh market in Osaka that is over 190 years old. The market is so famous that it has been nicknamed "Osaka's Kitchen". Inside, there are more than 150 shops along a distance of over 580 meters. In the late Meiji era, it was originally called Emmeiji Market because it was near Emmeiji Temple and was located on the area that used to be the entrance of the temple, called Kuromon, which means door. Later, it became the origin of the market's name, which is called Kuromon Ichiba. Kuromon Market is located in Chuo District, the center of Osaka. **Most shops in the market are open from around 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 🚈 How to get there Take the subway Sennichimae Line and get off at Nipponbashi Station, Exit 5 or 10. #Tip abroad #Tip Japan