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Osaka, Japan
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When to visit
Attraktionen in Osaka, Japan
1. Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)
2. Dotonbori (Dotonbori Street & Glico Sign)
3. Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
4. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (Tempozan)
5. Umeda Sky Building - Floating Garden Observatory
6. Tsutenkaku Tower (Shinsekai)
7. Shitennoji Temple
8. Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
9. Kuromon Ichiba Market
10. Namba Yasaka Shrine
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Mochi
In Osaka mochi is often pounded fresh at festivals and New Year celebrations, its chewy texture celebrated as a symbol of good luck and community.
Daifuku
Daifuku is soft mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste, and Osaka vendors popularized fruity versions like ichigo daifuku that burst with seasonal flavor.
Taiyaki
Taiyaki looks like a fish because fish symbolize good fortune, and Osaka vendors fill them with everything from classic sweet red bean to creamy custard and savory fillings.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Okonomiyaki
Osaka's okonomiyaki is a hearty, savory pancake loaded with cabbage, meat, and toppings, and many restaurants cook it on a hot griddle in front of you for a theatrical, communal meal.
Takoyaki
Takoyaki were perfected in Osaka, they are crisp-on-the-outside balls of batter filled with diced octopus, and the expert flipping technique creates a creamy center that locals prize.
Kushikatsu
Kushikatsu are skewered, deep-fried bites that originated in Osaka's Shinsekai neighborhood, and there is strict sauce etiquette, so do not double-dip into the communal sauce.
Traditional Beverages
Green tea
In Osaka, green tea, especially matcha and sencha, is commonly paired with sweets and street food, its bright bitterness cutting through rich flavors.
Sake
Sake in Osaka is often enjoyed alongside hearty street dishes, and local festivals showcase brewers who craft styles meant to stand up to robust, savory foods.
Umeshu
Umeshu, a sweet and tart plum liqueur, is a favorite in Osaka bars, where some shops age ume in spirits for years to create deep, honeyed flavors.
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Day trips
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Historic temples, shrines and classic geisha districts.
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Google MapsKommentare (7)
Got drenched in sudden summer rain, humidity made walking tiring, still liked the city but pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothes.
Dotonbori street food blew my mind, takoyaki and okonomiyaki everywhere, expect huge crowds at night but worth the chaos.
Nightlife was fun and people were so polite, but hotels near the station cost extra, book early or you'll pay a premium.
Two days felt rushed, three to four nights gives you time to eat well, do museums and explore neighborhoods without sprinting.
Rush hour trains are jammed and hot, mornings were rough, but parks and side streets felt calm and real once crowds thinned.
Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train)
JR Osaka Loop Line, JR Tokaido Main, private lines & subways
From KIX use the JR Haruka or Nankai Rap:t; get an IC card (ICOCA) for easy transfers.
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