Osaka-Kyoto 1-Week Itinerary
InsideOsaka.com Newsletter
January 2020
In this month's newsletter
Our Osaka-Kyoto itinerary is a great way to see both modern and traditional Japan
Here's our list of Osaka's best resutoran-gai, the Japanese equivalent of food courts, a great way to have lots of different food choices
This rundown of popular things to do will help you plan and prioritise your trip to Osaka
The Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel offers some of the best views of any hotel in Japan
Osaka-Kyoto 1-Week Itinerary
If you’ve got one week in Japan and don’t want to travel much, an Osaka-Kyoto itinerary is a great way to see both modern and traditional Japan. Here’s how to do it.
(Photo: Abeno Harukas Tower in Tennoji Osaka)
Best Resutoran-gai in Osaka
Resutoran-gai or shokudo-gai are the Japanese equivalent of food courts. They're a great way to have lots of different food choices. Here's our list of the best resutoran-gai in Osaka.
(Photo: Lalaport Tendon Kaneko © Florentyna Leow)
Things To Do In Osaka
Here's our rundown of some of the most popular things to do in Osaka to help you plan your trip and prioritise the things you most want to see and do.
(Photo: Osaka Castle: cowardlion / Shutterstock.com)
Hotel Highlight: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Occupying the top floors of the soaring Abeno Harukas tower down in Tennoji, the Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel offers some of the best views of any hotel in Japan. But beyond that, it’s just a fantastic hotel all around, with superb facilities and staff who go the extra mile for guests. You can sometimes find rates online that put this almost in the mid-budget category, making it a very good deal indeed.
(Photo: Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel)
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
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