Osaka Best Travel Guide For 2018

Located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan, Osaka City is spread across an area of 221 square kilometers. The city was incorporated in the year 1889 and presently has a population of 2.6 million. During World War II, air raids and bombings had leveled almost one-third of Osaka! But, dynamic city planning and hopeful and dedicated citizens restored the city to economic prosperity. Today, Osaka is the economic heart of western Japan.  Yet for the people who wish to pull this off, we have summed up our Osaka itinerary 1 day that will let you experience the true colors of the city, beautifully! Gear up!

Osaka Travel Guide

How To Get In Osaka:

By Air: There are 2 major airports near Osaka. They are the Osaka International Airport and the Kansai International Airport.

By Train: Shinkansen bullet trains link major cities of Japan to Osaka.

By Ferry: Ferries from all around Japan arrive at the Osaka Port International Ferry Terminal, the Osaka Nanko Ferry Terminal, and Osaka Nanko Kamome Ferry Terminal.

By Road: Take the Meishin Expressway or the Chugoku Expressway or the Nishi-Meihan Expressway to connect with the Hanshin Expressway which runs through the city. Regular buses run on this route. These buses connect Osaka to cities such as Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima, and Takamatsu.

How To Get Around in Osaka:

By Subway: Osaka has Japan’s second-most extensive subway network after Tokyo.

By Train: The JR Osaka Loop Line runs in a loop around Osaka connecting outskirts of the city.

By Bicycle: With dedicated bike lanes, Osaka is definitely a bicycle-friendly city. Explore the city at your own pace.

By Taxi: Osaka tourist taxi drivers are very helpful and take you to explore all the tourist attractions that the city has to offer.

By Ferry: The city of Osaka has municipal ferries that connect the harbor side areas of the city. You can also travel by the Osaka Waterbus or Captain Line.

Most Visited Tourist Attractions For Osaka

There are many places to visit in Osaka. Wondering where to begin from? Here is a gist of the prominent Osaka tourist attractions:

Universal Studios Japan: When opened in March 2001, The Universal Studios Japan was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia.

Osaka Aquarium: It is one of Japan’s most spectacular and grand aquariums. Spread across 8 floors, the aquarium is home to some of the most beautiful and stunning creatures of the aquatic world.

Dotonbori Area: Having lots of malls, shops, and restaurants around, it is a popular shopping and entertainment district.

Osaka Castle: The Osaka Castle is a magnificent piece of architecture and is a mute witness to the power and fortune of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. A must see while touring the Castle is The Nishinomaru Garden.

Floating Garden: The Floating Garden Observatory is situated on the 39th floor of the Umeda Sky Building. From the garden, one gets amazing views of the city. A must visit while on your tour of Osaka.

Shinsaibashi: Shinsaibashi is the largest shopping area in Osaka! Here you will find many boutiques and specialty shops along with malls and department stores.

Tsūtenkaku: Tsutenkaku is a tower situated in Shinsekai, Osaka, which was first built in the year 1912 as a replica of the Eiffel Tower.

Other interesting places in Osaka are the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Abeno Harukas, Shinsekai, Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street, Spa World, Shintenno Ji, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Tennoji Zoo and Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. You can best explore the city with Osaka itineraries and get the perfect glimpse of the city to get the memorable trip planned.

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