Osaka's Best Restaurants
InsideOsaka.com Newsletter
June 2019
In this month's newsletter
Discover the amazing range of food in our guide to Osaka's best restaurants
Get to know the Aquarium, Universal Studios, and the big attractions in the Osaka Bay area
Travelling with children? See our itinerary for getting the most out of a 2-day visit
Catch a glimpse of Osaka's pre-war past in Sankyubashi and the old commerce centre of Senba
Best Osaka Restaurants
Here is our list of the best restaurants in Osaka, divided by type of cuisine, with location and price range indicated to make it easy to choose.
(Photo: Dotombori Canal in Minami)
Osaka Bay Area
The Osaka Bay Area is home to two huge entertainment complexes: Universal Studios Japan, an American-style theme park, and Tempozan, which includes the superb Osaka Aquarium, a giant Ferris wheel and a shopping/dining complex.
(Photo: Tempozan in Osaka Bay Area)
Osaka 2-Day Itinerary With Children
Osaka is full of great child-friendly attractions. This itinerary is the best way to sample the best of them during a 2-day visit.
(Photo: Dotombori Arcade in Minami)
Sankyubashi
While most people head by train to the shopping district of Shinsaibashi, a more interesting approach lies through the old commerce center of Senba, along a tree-lined avenue offering a glimpse of Osaka’s pre-war past.
(Photo: Street light with skyscrapers © 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