Exploring Tennoji District
InsideOsaka.com Newsletter
July 2019
In this month's newsletter
With the soaring Abeno Harukas tower, Tennoji is rapidly transforming into a happening urban center
Find somewhere to stay without breaking budget in our guide to the best Osaka budget hotels
An evening in an izakaya or sake specialist is one of the best ways to experience Osaka
Osaka has become a much grassier city in recent years. Find out more in our guide to the best green spaces in the city
Tennoji and Abeno
Osaka’s third major downtown hub, Tennoji, is rapidly transforming from a seedy retro wasteland into a happening urban center. The soaring new Abeno Harukas tower is only one of the many interesting sights here.
(Photo: Shinsekai District and Tsutenkaku Tower)
Best Osaka Budget Hotels
Believe it or not, you can easily get a hotel in central Osaka for less than US$100 per night! Here are the best Osaka hotels in the budget category.
(Photo: Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi)
Best Izakaya In Osaka
Izakaya and sake specialists (they’re almost the same thing) are everywhere in Osaka. Spending an evening in an izakaya is one of the best ways to really experience this city – you’ll sample great food, meet the locals, and drink some fabulous sake or beer.
(Photo: Dinner in a traditional restaurant © LMspencer/Shutterstock.com)
Osaka's Best Green Spaces
Just a generation ago, the words Osaka and green were rarely used in the same sentence. Things have all changed now, as Wes Lang runs through the best grassy lawns in and around the city.
(Photo: Nakanoshima-koen is Osaka’s oldest park and one of its best © 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