Osaka - Wikipedia
WEBOsaka (Japanese: 大阪市, Hepburn: Ōsaka-shi, pronounced; commonly just 大阪, Ōsaka ⓘ) is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, and one of the three major cities of Japan (Tokyo-Osaka-Nagoya).
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WEBOsaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan's second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. It has been the economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region for many centuries. Osaka was formerly known as Naniwa.
A first-timer’s guide to Osaka, Japan - Lonely Planet
WEBJun 12, 2024 · It's also the farthest west you can get from Tokyo on the Hikari Shinkansen, which is the fastest you can take with the Japan Rail Pass. Get to know Osaka, Japan's friendliest city, with this first-timer's guide covering transportation, when to visit, and the best things to see and do.
Osaka Guide: Things to do in Osaka - Japan Travel
WEBDiscover the top things to do in Osaka, a port/commercial hub in Kansai. Explore Osaka Castle, USJ, the Kaiyukan aquarium, and Minoo Park, or Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Tenjinbashi-suji—Japan's longest shopping street—to try local Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki.
15 Memorable Things to do in Osaka, Japan - Salt in our Hair …
WEB5 days ago · Osaka, Japan: where neon lights, mind-boggling structures, and avant-garde fashion meet zen temples, scenic woodland, and narrow lantern-lit alleyways. People often overlook the city of contrasts in favor of bigger places like Tokyo.
30 Best Things to Do in Osaka - Japan Web Magazine
WEBMay 18, 2024 · Together with Tokyo and Kyoto, Osaka is one of three must-visit cities in Japan for every visitors to Japan. There are countless tourist attractions in Osaka including delicious local food, trendy shopping streets, bustling districts lit by neon lights, modern skyscraper, the world’s greatest amusement park, and more.
Osaka | Japan, Map, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Ōsaka, Japan. Ōsaka lies along Ōsaka Bay at the eastern end of the Inland Sea, on the delta of the Yodo River. Its metropolitan area is spread over the deltas and into the alluvial uplands of the Yodo, Yamato, and other rivers. Kōbe lies on the northwestern shore of Ōsaka Bay, about 20 miles (30 km) west of Ōsaka.
Osaka | Kansai | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National …
WEBOsaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through. Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan's capital city.
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WEBPopular locations include Namba, Umeda, Honmachi (Central Osaka) and Shin-Osaka areas. How to get around Osaka is a 2.5-hour shinkansen ride from Tokyo, or you can also fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Your Trip to Osaka: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBJun 2, 2020 · As Japan’s third-largest city , as well as its comedy and food center, there’s a lot to love about the city of Osaka. It has a markedly laidback atmosphere when compared to Tokyo, while still having everything you might expect of a big and bustling city.