Osaka, Japan 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Dotonbori

entertainment

Iconic neon-lit entertainment district with Glico Man sign, street food, and canal-side dining.

Namba

shopping

Major shopping and entertainment hub with Namba Parks, theaters, and subway connections.

Osaka Castle

sightseeing

Historic castle with museum, cherry blossoms, plum grove, and expansive castle park.

Umeda

business

Business district with Sky Building observation deck, underground malls, and Grand Front Osaka.

Shinsaibashi

shopping

Premier covered shopping arcade with international brands, boutiques, and department stores.

Shinsekai

local

Retro neighborhood with Tsutenkaku Tower, kushikatsu restaurants, and nostalgic Showa atmosphere.

Tennoji

culture

Historic area with Shitennoji Temple, zoo, botanical garden, and Abeno Harukas views.

Amerikamura

local

Youth culture hub with vintage clothing, street art, indie cafes, and Triangle Park.

Nipponbashi

shopping

Den Den Town otaku district with electronics, anime shops, maid cafes, and gaming centers.

Universal City

entertainment

Entertainment zone with Universal Studios Japan, CityWalk shopping, and themed hotels.

Abeno

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Modern district with Abeno Harukas, Japan's tallest building, and Harukas 300 observation deck.

Kuromon Market

food

Osaka's Kitchen with 150+ stalls selling fresh seafood, street food, and local specialties.

Osaka

Best Time to Visit Osaka

Osaka is wonderful year-round, but the ideal seasons are spring (late March to May) and autumn (October to November). Spring brings the magical cherry blossom season, while autumn paints the city in stunning red and gold foliage. Temperatures during these periods range from 15-25°C with moderate humidity.

Spring (March-May) is the most popular season. Cherry blossoms in Osaka typically begin in late March and peak during the first week of April. Best hanami (flower viewing) spots include Osaka Castle Park, Kema Sakuranomiya Park, and Expo '70 Commemorative Pa...

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Takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), kushikatsu (fried skewers), udon, fugu

JR Special Rapid (30 min, ~570 JPY), private Hankyu line (45 min, ~400 JPY)

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Osaka

Get ICOCA card - works on all transport and convenience stores

Osaka known as Japan's kitchen - try everything!

Dotonbori for street food, Shinsekai for kushikatsu

Day trips to Kyoto (15min), Nara (45min) easy

Osakans friendlier and more casual than Tokyo

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

9°

69%11 м/с

Today

13°3°

Tomorrow

8°3°

Thu

12°0°

Fri

14°8°

Sat

15°7°

Sun

11°6°

Mon

12°5°

10°

3°Jan

10°

3°Feb

14°

6°Mar

20°

11°Apr

25°

16°May

28°

20°Jun

32°

24°Jul

33°

25°Aug

29°

22°Sep

23°

16°Oct

18°

10°Nov

12°

5°Dec

Water temperature

14°

13°

15°

19°

22°

25°

27°

26°

23°

20°

16°

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180 ¥~1.1 $

Osaka Metro

Efficient metro system. Get ICOCA card.

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680 ¥~4.3 $

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Base fare ¥680. Auto doors. Safe.

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location.transport.metro	180 ¥ ~1.1 $	Osaka Metro	Efficient metro system. Get ICOCA card.
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location.transport.taxi	680 ¥ ~4.3 $	JapanTaxi, GO	Base fare ¥680. Auto doors. Safe.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

1,200 ¥

~1,200 $

Restaurant dinner

5,250 ¥

~5,250 $

Breakfast

750 ¥

~750 $

Street Food

Local dish

450 ¥

~450 $

Drinks

Coffee

600 ¥

~600 $

Beer in bar

600 ¥

~600 $

Local beer

300 ¥

~300 $

Imported beer

600 ¥

~600 $

Wine bottle

2,250 ¥

~2,250 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

600 ¥

~600 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

150 ¥

~150 $

Cigarettes

750 ¥

~750 $

Weekly groceries

8,250 ¥

~8,250 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

3,000 ¥ / night

~3,000 $

Hostel private room

6,750 ¥ / night

~6,750 $

Guesthouse

6,000 ¥ / night

~6,000 $

Hotel 2★

7,500 ¥ / night

~7,500 $

Hotel 3★

12,000 ¥ / night

~12,000 $

Hotel 4★

21,000 ¥ / night

~21,000 $

Hotel 5★

42,000 ¥ / night

~42,000 $

Boutique hotel

24,000 ¥ / night

~24,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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Cash still important! Cards accepted in hotels, department stores. Many restaurants, small shops cash-only. Bring yen - not all ATMs accept foreign cards.

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Yen (JPY). Japan CASH CULTURE persists! PayPay, Line Pay growing but cash still king. Dotonbori area ramen shops, takoyaki vendors cash-only. Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building accept cards. 7-Eleven, FamilyMart ATMs accept foreign cards. NOT ALL bank ATMs work with foreign cards - use konbini (convenience stores)! IC cards (ICOCA, Suica) for trains/buses - top up with cash. Kansai food capital - okonomiyaki, takoyaki! Bring yen cash!