{"id":24088,"date":"2020-03-22T12:57:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T11:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=24088"},"modified":"2023-11-28T12:49:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T11:49:04","slug":"osaka-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/osaka-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Osaka: Our Travel Guide &#038; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Osaka &#8211; isn\u2019t it basically like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/tokyo-travel-tips\/\">Tokyo<\/a>? Well, yes in the sense that Osaka is a <strong>modern Japanese city<\/strong>, but the mentality of the people and the city vibes are vastly different to that of Tokyo. You could say that Osaka is perhaps a little less organised and tidy than in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Osaka, there are not nearly as many attractions as in the traditional city of Kyoto or in the capital of Tokyo. However, we believe that a few days in Osaka is simply a must when in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/japan-itinerary\/\">Japan<\/a>. In this travel guide, we will share with you our <strong>highlights and tips<\/strong> in the crazy city of Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Osaka in Japan: What can you expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beauty is not necessarily Osaka&#8217;s strength. There is not a place here that can even remotely compare to the traditional Japanese charm you find in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/kyoto-travel-tips\/\">Kyoto<\/a>. If you would rather go temple hopping, then Kyoto is the place for you. Osaka, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. As a <strong>modern city<\/strong>, there are concrete blocks everywhere you look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is a paradise for <strong>street food<\/strong> fans. Food in general, is a big deal in Japan, but Osaka is considered the <strong>culinary capital<\/strong> of the country. There are a few Japanese culinary specialties that originated from Osaka, such as the Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. (We will tell you more about what they are exactly and why you should try it further in this travel guide.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inhabitants of Osaka have the reputation of being <strong>&#8220;more rebellious&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; if you could say that about the Japanese people at all. And yes, we have to admit that you do notice this when walking through the streets of Osaka. The city of Osaka is pretty crazy and you\u2019ll definitely notice this when standing in front of the oversized neon signs at D\u014dtonbori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I plan for Osaka?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We would recommend: Two nights &#8211; if you would like to get to know the main attractions of Osaka. Three nights &#8211; if you prefer to take it easy. But you don\u2019t need as much time in Osaka as you would in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Stay three nights in Osaka and plan a day trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/nara-day-trip\/\">Nara<\/a> during that time. That\u2019s what we ended up doing and can highly recommend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip: Osaka travel guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We simply love printed travel guides and had some with us on our trip to Japan. There isn&#8217;t really a good travel guide on the market for Osaka alone, but we have two tips for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto &amp; Osaka <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is a condensed pocket version and gives an overview of the main attractions in Kyoto and Osaka.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate-icon\">\n        <div>\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-book\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\"\n                 data-icon=\"book\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n              <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                    d=\"M448 368v-320C448 21.49 426.5 0 400 0h-320C35.82 0 0 35.82 0 80V448c0 35.35 28.65 64 64 64h368c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S440.8 480 432 480H416v-66.95C434.6 406.4 448 388.8 448 368zM32 80C32 53.49 53.49 32 80 32H96v352H64c-11.71 0-22.55 3.389-32 8.9V80zM384 480H64c-17.64 0-32-14.36-32-32s14.36-32 32-32h320V480zM400 384H128V32h272C408.8 32 416 39.17 416 48v320C416 376.8 408.8 384 400 384zM352 128H192C183.2 128 176 135.2 176 144S183.2 160 192 160h160c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S360.8 128 352 128zM352 224H192C183.2 224 176 231.2 176 240S183.2 256 192 256h160c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S360.8 224 352 224z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n        <p><strong>You can view and buy the guide here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39fg2xD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto &amp; Osaka<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Lonely Planet Japan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a travel guide that covers the entire country of Japan, then we would recommend the Lonely Planet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate-icon\">\n        <div>\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-book\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\"\n                 data-icon=\"book\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n              <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                    d=\"M448 368v-320C448 21.49 426.5 0 400 0h-320C35.82 0 0 35.82 0 80V448c0 35.35 28.65 64 64 64h368c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S440.8 480 432 480H416v-66.95C434.6 406.4 448 388.8 448 368zM32 80C32 53.49 53.49 32 80 32H96v352H64c-11.71 0-22.55 3.389-32 8.9V80zM384 480H64c-17.64 0-32-14.36-32-32s14.36-32 32-32h320V480zM400 384H128V32h272C408.8 32 416 39.17 416 48v320C416 376.8 408.8 384 400 384zM352 128H192C183.2 128 176 135.2 176 144S183.2 160 192 160h160c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S360.8 128 352 128zM352 224H192C183.2 224 176 231.2 176 240S183.2 256 192 256h160c8.844 0 16-7.156 16-16S360.8 224 352 224z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n        <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n<p><strong>You can view and buy the guide here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UyP3b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Lonely Planet Japan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20793\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20793 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Osaka-Tipps.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Osaka Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Osaka Travel Guide Main Sights and Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Tokyo or Kyoto, the number of sights and activities in Osaka is not as extensive. You can easily cover all the main highlights and attractions of Osaka in just two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D\u014dtonbori: Ebisu Bridge &amp; Glico Sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the <strong>most important tourist district<\/strong> in Osaka: D\u014dtonbori. The hotspot of this area is D\u014dtonbori Street, which runs parallel to the D\u014dtonbori river. Just beware that D\u014dtonbori Street is crazy busy at (almost) any time of the day. Flashing neon signs, countless restaurants and so many people. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you certainly won\u2019t find it here. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a stone&#8217;s throw away from D\u014dtonbori Street is the <strong>Ebisu Bridge<\/strong>. From this bridge you have a direct view of the most famous illuminated sign in Osaka: the <strong>Glico Sign<\/strong>. Those unfamiliar with the Glico company might think that this neon sign is a sports advertisement, but it\u2019s actually quite the opposite. The athlete is a symbol of the Glico company, which produces the Japanese candy \u2018Pocky\u2019 &#8211; you might know it better as Mikado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good time to visit D\u014dtonbori is either in the late afternoon or <strong>early evening<\/strong>, because then you get to see the district in both daylight and at night. The flashing neon signs seem even more impressive in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting here:<\/em> There are several possibilities. For example, you can hop off at the JR station Namba or the Osaka Namba station (several lines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20781\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20781 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Osaka.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Dotonbori Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20785\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20785\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20785 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glico-Sign-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Glico Sign Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20783\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20783\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20783 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dotonbori-Street.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Dotonbori Street\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"19702\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-19702 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Osaka-Japan-Route-1.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Osaka Japan Route\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osaka Castle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>most important historical sight<\/strong> in Osaka is the Osaka Castle. While Osaka is not exactly known for its multitude of cultural gems, this is certainly an exception. With its beautiful architecture and green tiered roofs, the Osaka Castle certainly catches your eye.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good to know: the Osaka Castle actually covers a rather<strong> large area<\/strong>. The main building (&#8220;Tenshu&#8221;) that you see on most photos, makes up just a small part of it. There are also other towers, walls, gardens and moats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main tower houses a museum and in our opinion, the most exciting thing about the tour is the <strong>view from the last floor<\/strong>. From up here, you have a stunning view in all directions. If you want, you can also admire the castle of Osaka from the exterior &#8211; which is also possible outside the opening hours of the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another great view of the Osaka Castle from the adjacent Castle Park (<strong>Nishinomaru Garden<\/strong>). However, it will cost a separate entry fee of 200 Yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about visiting the Osaka Castle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting There:<\/em> The nearest station is Tanimachi Yonchome Station (via Chuo Line, or Tanimachi Line). From the Osakajokoen Station (via Osaka Loop Line), you are also within walking distance of the castle.<br><em>Admission:<\/em> 600 Yen (main building of Osaka Castle), 200 Yen (Nishinomaru Garden)<br><em>Opening hours:<\/em> Daily from 9 am to 5 pm (with last entry at 4:30 pm, but sometimes later depending on the seasons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20283\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20283 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Tipps.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Osaka Castle Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20279\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20279\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20279 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-1.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Osaka Castle\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20275\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20275\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20275 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Castle-Ausblick.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Osaka Castle View\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20281\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20281 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Burg-Osaka-Aussicht.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Burg Osaka Aussicht\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kuromon Ichiba Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous market in Osaka is the roof-sheltered Kuromon Ichiba Market. It consists of more or less just one street, with mostly <strong>fish and seafood<\/strong> stands. So if you want to see or try some really unusual fish specialties, you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try an Osaka specialty here called <strong>Takoyaki<\/strong>. (We will explain what it actually is in the food section of this travel guide.) The Kuromon Ichiba Market was indeed more touristic than we thought, but still worth a visit &#8211; and not just on rainy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about visiting the Kuromon Ichiba Market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting there:<\/em> The Nippombashi Station (via the Sakaisuji Line, or Sen-Nichimae Line) and the Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station (via Kintetsu-Nara Line) &#8211; are both within walking distances.<br><em>Opening hours:<\/em> daily from 9am to 6pm (the majority of shops are open during this time period)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20288\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20288\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20288 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Markthalle-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Market Hall Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20286\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20286\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20286 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kuromon-Ichiba-Market.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Kuromon Ichiba Market\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">America-mura &amp; Orange Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>America-mura is one of the <strong>hotspot districts<\/strong> of Osaka and the name certainly isn\u2019t coincidental. The many small shops will blast loud hip-hop music, which really reminds us of USA. Also, random but interesting: there exists a <strong>replica of the Statue of Liberty<\/strong> perched on a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In America-mura you will also find some cafes and bars. Our tip for coffee lovers: we enjoyed very good coffee in <strong>Streamer Coffee<\/strong>. This hipster caf\u00e9 is perfect for a little break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From America-mura, it\u2019s just a short walk away from the <strong>Orange Street<\/strong>. The contrast could hardly be more opposing. In the quiet lane of Orange Street you will find some great boutiques (especially furniture and interiors) and stylish cafes. For example, Biotop is a well-known concept store &#8211; it\u2019s a caf\u00e9 and interior shop all in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orange Street is more <strong>relaxed<\/strong> and easier to get around than we expected. If you aren\u2019t feeling like shopping, then you will pass by this street rather quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting here:<\/em> There are several station where you can hop off at. For example, you are just a short 5-10 mins walk from the following stations: JR Namba Station, Osaka Namba Station (via several lines) or Shinsaibashi Station (via Midosuji Line, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20789\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20789\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20789 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Freiheitsstatue-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Statue of Liberty Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20787\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20787\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20787 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/America-mura-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"America mura Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20791\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20791 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Orange-Street-Osaka.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Orange Street Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tips for the Best View over Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is a sea of \u200b\u200bskyscrapers and there are many viewpoints you can visit in Osaka. We will introduce you to two of the most well-known view points, each located in different parts of the city. Meaning that you get two different perspectives of the city, which is exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Umeda Sky Building (Kuchu Teien Observatory)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The observation deck on the Umeda Sky Building is <strong>probably the best known<\/strong> in Osaka. We were not surprised because from a height of 170 metres, you really have a <strong>fantastic view<\/strong> over Osaka and in all directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just the view &#8211; the architecture is equally as spectacular. After the lift ride (only then do you buy your tickets), you come to a <strong>glazed escalator<\/strong> to the observation deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interior of the Kuchu Teien Observatory is already quite impressive, but it gets even more exciting as you go one floor higher: There is an outdoor rooftop platform waiting for you. This observation deck\u2019s outdoor area is more of a <strong>round skywalk<\/strong> with no windows to interfere with photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather is on your side, then the best time to visit is during sunset of course! However, it\u2019s also the busiest during this time of day. Due to our time constraints, we visited the Umeda Sky Building in the late morning and have no regrets about that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the viewpoint from the Umeda Sky Building<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting there:<\/em> The Umeda Station (via Midosuji Line) and Osaka Station (via JR) are both about a 10 minute walk from the Umeda Sky Building.<br><em>Admission:<\/em> 1,500 Yen<br><em>Opening hours:<\/em> 9:30 am to 10:30 pm (last entry 10 pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20308\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20308 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Osaka-Aussichtspunkt-Tipps.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Osaka Aussichtspunkt Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20302\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20302\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20302 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Umeda Sky Building Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20300\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20300\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20300 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Umeda-Sky-Building-Ausblick.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Umeda Sky Building Ausblick\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ts\u016btkaku Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the middle of the <strong>crazy night district of Shinsekai<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find the Ts\u016btenkaku Tower. The tower itself is not so beautiful, but the view from the top is really impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were at the Tower just before <strong>sunset<\/strong>, but unfortunately, the outdoor platform was no longer accessible during this time (as they close at 7 pm). However, the view from the inside was great despite the glass panes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere within the tower is actually <strong>quite bizarre<\/strong>. For example, one of the two indoor levels will turn into a kind of disco at night (with loud music and disco balls). On top of that, you will find a particular Billiken figure (which is reminiscent of a Buddha statue) throughout the tower. You can actually buy this Billiken figure, just like the many other souvenirs. Overall, you will find yourself puzzled on more than one occasion, at what the real concept is (if there is one) behind the Ts\u016btenkaku Tower. But hey, that\u2019s Japan for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the view from Ts\u016btenkaku Tower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Getting There:<\/em> The following three stations take about 5-10 minutes to walk from: Dobutsuen-Mae Station (via Sakaisuji Line, or Midosuji Line), Shin-Imamiya Station (via JR Trains and others), Ebisucho Station (via Sakaisuji Line, or Hankai line).<br><em>Admission:<\/em> 900 Yen<br><em>Opening hours:<\/em> 10 am to 8 pm (last entry 7:30 pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20290\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20290 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Osaka.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Tsutenkaku Tower Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20295\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20295\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20295 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Tsutenkaku Tower\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20293\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20293\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20293 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Aussicht.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Tsutenkaku Tower View\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Food &amp; Drink: Culinary Travel Guide and Specialties in Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is one of the culinary hotspots of Japan. Many of the country\u2019s specialties have originated from this city &#8211; therefore, Osaka is also called the <strong>&#8220;Kitchen of Japan&#8221;<\/strong>. The two specialties that you must try in Osaka are Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. We will now tell you what these delicacies are exactly, and where you can try them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Okonomiyaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okonomiyaki is often referred to as a Japanese omelette, but we think it has very little in common. The basic ingredients of this Japanese specialty are <strong>eggs, cabbage and flour<\/strong>. Depending on your preference, other vegetables, meat or fish can also be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Okonomiyaki is then grilled on an <strong>iron plate<\/strong>. Usually, the cook will do that in front of your eyes &#8211; or even better, right at your table. There are special Okonomiyaki restaurants, whose tables are equipped with grill plates. The dish is rounded off with mayonnaise and a special Okonomiyaki sauce, which is similar to a barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should definitely taste Okonomiyaki at least once before you leave Osaka! One of the places we can recommend for this, is the <strong>restaurant Mizuno<\/strong> in D\u00f4tonbori. Good to know: They also offer a vegetarian option, which is not always the case in other places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"20298\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20298 size-large is--portrait aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Okonomiyaki-Osaka-Tipps.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Okonomiyaki Osaka Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takoyaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical street food in Osaka are the Takoyaki Balls. You can find them being sold in many markets and stalls. Takoyaki are small <strong>balls of dough<\/strong> that are baked in a special round mould and in each ball of dough, they place a small piece of <strong>octopus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before serving, the balls are sprinkled with a sauce and wafer-thin fish flakes called Katsuobushi. The whole thing actually doesn\u2019t taste as fishy as you might expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At D\u014dtonbori Street you will find countless pubs and street stalls selling Takoyaki before your eyes. Alternatively, the Kuromon Ichiba Market is also a good place to try Takoyaki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20313\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20313\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20313 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Takoyaki Osaka\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"20311\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"20311\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-20311 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Takoyaki-Osaka-Tipps.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Takoyaki Osaka Tips\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Tours and cooking classes in Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Osaka is great to explore on your own. Maybe you would like to get to know a little bit more about the Japanese culture and get some background information? Here you will find selected tours that you can book via GetYourGuide. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate-icon\">\n        <div>\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-ticket\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\"\n                 data-icon=\"ticket\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\n              <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                    d=\"M128 192C128 174.3 142.3 160 160 160H416C433.7 160 448 174.3 448 192V320C448 337.7 433.7 352 416 352H160C142.3 352 128 337.7 128 320V192zM160 320H416V192H160V320zM576 128V208C549.5 208 528 229.5 528 256C528 282.5 549.5 304 576 304V384C576 419.3 547.3 448 512 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V304C26.51 304 48 282.5 48 256C48 229.5 26.51 208 0 208V128C0 92.65 28.65 64 64 64H512C547.3 64 576 92.65 576 128zM32 182.7C60.25 195 80 223.2 80 256C80 288.8 60.25 316.1 32 329.3V384C32 401.7 46.33 416 64 416H512C529.7 416 544 401.7 544 384V329.3C515.7 316.1 496 288.8 496 256C496 223.2 515.7 195 544 182.7V128C544 110.3 529.7 96 512 96H64C46.33 96 32 110.3 32 128V182.7z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/osaka-l1204\/tea-ceremony-experience-in-osaka-t489885\/?partner_id=P9YUZII&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Experience a tea ceremony in Osaka<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate-icon\">\n        <div>\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-ticket\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\"\n                 data-icon=\"ticket\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\n              <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                    d=\"M128 192C128 174.3 142.3 160 160 160H416C433.7 160 448 174.3 448 192V320C448 337.7 433.7 352 416 352H160C142.3 352 128 337.7 128 320V192zM160 320H416V192H160V320zM576 128V208C549.5 208 528 229.5 528 256C528 282.5 549.5 304 576 304V384C576 419.3 547.3 448 512 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V304C26.51 304 48 282.5 48 256C48 229.5 26.51 208 0 208V128C0 92.65 28.65 64 64 64H512C547.3 64 576 92.65 576 128zM32 182.7C60.25 195 80 223.2 80 256C80 288.8 60.25 316.1 32 329.3V384C32 401.7 46.33 416 64 416H512C529.7 416 544 401.7 544 384V329.3C515.7 316.1 496 288.8 496 256C496 223.2 515.7 195 544 182.7V128C544 110.3 529.7 96 512 96H64C46.33 96 32 110.3 32 128V182.7z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/osaka-l1204\/osaka-foodie-tour-shinsekai-feast-like-a-local-t513983\/?partner_id=P9YUZII&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Food tour through Osaka<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate\">\n      <div class=\"affiliate-icon\">\n        <div>\n                      <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-ticket\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fal\"\n                 data-icon=\"ticket\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\n              <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                    d=\"M128 192C128 174.3 142.3 160 160 160H416C433.7 160 448 174.3 448 192V320C448 337.7 433.7 352 416 352H160C142.3 352 128 337.7 128 320V192zM160 320H416V192H160V320zM576 128V208C549.5 208 528 229.5 528 256C528 282.5 549.5 304 576 304V384C576 419.3 547.3 448 512 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V304C26.51 304 48 282.5 48 256C48 229.5 26.51 208 0 208V128C0 92.65 28.65 64 64 64H512C547.3 64 576 92.65 576 128zM32 182.7C60.25 195 80 223.2 80 256C80 288.8 60.25 316.1 32 329.3V384C32 401.7 46.33 416 64 416H512C529.7 416 544 401.7 544 384V329.3C515.7 316.1 496 288.8 496 256C496 223.2 515.7 195 544 182.7V128C544 110.3 529.7 96 512 96H64C46.33 96 32 110.3 32 128V182.7z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"affiliate-body\">\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/osaka-l1204\/osaka-ramen-and-gyoza-class-in-dotonbori-t464149\/?partner_id=P9YUZII&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ramen and Gyoza cooking class<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Transport Travel Guide: How to get around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get around Osaka using the subways and JR trains. The most important sights can all be reached quickly. Your <strong>Suica card<\/strong> is valid in Osaka. The Suica Card is a reloadable chip card that allows you to use all subways and JR trains in Osaka. You can find more information about this in this travel guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/japan-travel-tips\/\">Japan travel tips<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/?utm_source=aff&amp;utm_medium=cpa&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;affiliate=sommertage0390467001558961584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>, you can use JR trains within Osaka for free. 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Hotel Recommendation for Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No travel guide without a hotel recommendation. We spent three nights at Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/moxy-osaka-honmachi.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Moxy Osaka<\/a>, which we can highly recommend if you are looking for a hotel with a more youthful vibe. The rooms are quite small (as almost always in Japan), but very comfortable and the decor has a very <strong>modern hipster feel \u2013 t<\/strong>he bed is very comfortable and we slept really well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotel is just over a<strong> 5 minute walk from the underground station<\/strong>. Two stations away, you arrive very quickly in D\u014dtonbori. The breakfast is not necessarily a highlight, as is the case in Japan &#8211; so we would recommend eating out in a caf\u00e9 instead. Breakfasts in Japan tend to cater mostly to the Asian palate and western dishes are very limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small tip: Make sure when booking that you reserve a room with windows (available at Booking.com). There are some rooms in the Moxy Osaka without windows, but we need daylight for sure! 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For full disclosure of this collaboration: ANA covered the financial costs for our return flights, plus the first five days worth of activities and accommodation (in Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka). However, we had the freedom of designing our own program and schedule. Since we were also travelling on our own the whole time, we decided to extend our stay in Japan at our own expense &#8211; after the collaboration period. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>This travel guide contains our personal recommendations in the form of so-called affiliate links. If you book or buy something through these links, then we will receive a small commission. For you, this does not change the price at all. A million thanks from the both of us!<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Have you been to Osaka before? What are some of the things you absolutely must do here? Are there any other places or highlights you would recommend? 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