Osaka Vegetarian Foodie Itinerary
InsideOsaka.com Newsletter
September 2019
In this month's newsletter
A one-day Osaka vegetarian foodie itinerary taking you through some of Osaka's veggie delights
Plan ahead for Osaka's Fall Foliage with our guide to the best spots
Tonkatsu Kobayashi serves up delicious, reasonably-priced deep-fried pork cutlets in batter
Find out more about the east side of Osaka Prefecture, home to several worthwhile destinations
Osaka Vegetarian Foodie Itinerary
This one-day Osaka foodie itinerary takes you through some of the vegetarian highlights of Osaka’s fabulous culinary scene. It includes superlative egg sandwiches, fluffy okonomiyaki, exquisite Japanese sweets, and classic Osakan kushikatsu.
(Photo: Vegetarian okonomiyaki at Mizuno © Florentyna Leow)
Osaka Fall Foliage
Start planning ahead for Osaka's Fall Foliage. Starting in mid-October, the leaves turn color and you can enjoy the autumn foliage right through December. Here are our picks for the best spots.
And of course, the Fall Foliage happens right across Japan. Here's our guide to other great places in Japan to enjoy the spectacular autumn colors on our sister site InsideKyoto.com.
(Photo: Ginko trees in Autumn on Midosuji Boulevard © hetgacom)
Tonkatsu Kobayashi
If you enjoy your battered, deep-fried pork cutlets in atmospheric surroundings, Tonkatsu Kobayashi near Umeda Station is the place to go. It’s delightfully retro and serves up a delicious, reasonably-priced set lunch – perfect for your porcine fix.
(Photo: Close-up of a pork loin cutlet © Florentyna Leow)
Eastern Osaka District Guide
The east side of Osaka Prefecture is home to several worthwhile destinations. Highlights include Hirakata Park, a locally popular amusement park, Konosuke Matsushita Museum, which is dedicated to the founder of the Matsushita Corporation (Panasonic), and Mt Ikoma, a scenic spot on the Osaka-Nara border.
(Photo: View from Ikoma over Osaka)
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