Explore Minami, Osaka’s shopping, dining and nightlife center
InsideOsaka.com Newsletter
April 2019
In this month's newsletter
Our comprehensive guide to Minami, Osaka’s shopping, dining and nightlife center
A detailed one-day itinerary for shopping in Osaka
Stay in style: our list of the best luxury hotels in Osaka
A walk through Shinsekai, one of Osaka’s most colorful neighborhoods
Minami
Minami is Osaka’s shopping, dining and nightlife center – one of the city’s two downtowns. It’s a world of neon lights, colorful people and some of the best food on earth. See our Minami comprehensive guide for what to see, where to eat and places to stay.
(Photo: Dotonbori: Avigator Thailand/Shutterstock.com)
Osaka Shopping Itinerary
Osaka is a shopper’s paradise, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices. This 1-day Osaka Shopping Itinerary will help you make the most of your time.
(Photo: Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street: beeboys/Shutterstock.com)
Best Osaka Luxury Hotels
Osaka’s luxury hotels are on par with the best hotels anywhere in the world. We’ve personally inspected all the luxury hotels in Osaka and here is our list of the best in the city.
(Photo: Ritz-Carlton Osaka)
Shinsekai
Shinsekai, or ‘New World’, is a densely concentrated collection of cheap eateries, dive bars, and a few other surprises. Wes Lang takes you through one of Osaka’s most colorful neighborhoods.
(Photo: The Shinsekai area © Wes Lang)
Osaka Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Osaka guide
See my one page guide on Where To Stay In Osaka
You can buy a Japan SIM card or an unlimited data pocket wifi router online before you arrive in Japan for collection on arrival
View my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
Save a ton of money with the Japan Rail Pass
Why it's essential to have travel insurance for Japan
Osaka Photo Of The Week
Every week we feature a photo showing off one of Osaka’s many faces.
Visiting Tokyo or Kyoto too?
Don't forget my companion websites InsideKyoto.com and TrulyTokyo.com for in-depth guides to these fascinating cities.
Happy travels!
Chris Rowthorn