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Best things to do in Osaka
The best things to do in Osaka — top-rated attractions, hidden gems, cultural experiences and must-see highlights for every type of traveller.
At a glance
Osaka is Japan's kitchen, where takoyaki sizzle on street corners and Dotonbori's neon canals define the nightscape. Osaka Castle rises from a park moat; Shinsekai's retro towers and the Kuromon market's fresh seafood add flavour; a day trip to Nara or Kyoto is effortless.
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Experiences
Top experiences in Osaka
Our editors' pick of the Osaka experiences every traveller should consider.
Food & Drink4.8(700)Dotonbori street food walking tour
Dive into Osaka's buzzing Dotonbori district, rightly called Japan's kitchen, on a street-food crawl. Taste takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu at the very stalls the locals queue for, with a guide who knows every backstreet gem.
History4.5(420)Osaka Castle & city highlights tour
Climb to the top of the iconic Osaka Castle for sweeping city views, then explore the surrounding grounds and learn how the castle shaped the city's rise. A compact tour that covers the essentials without burning a whole day.
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