The Best Skyline Views of Osaka
Osaka is one of the world’s most impressive urban areas and the evening views are particularly spectacular. Here are the city’s best viewing platforms
Osaka Skyline Views – The Best Views of Osaka
Osaka is one of the world’s most impressive urban areas and views of the city on a clear day also take in Kobe and Kyoto. The evening views are particularly spectacular. Here are the city’s best viewing platforms, as well as some hotels with great views.
Eat Like A Local In Osaka
Tired of eating with tourists? Want to eat where Osaka locals actually eat? Then check out our guide to some of Osaka's best local restaurants.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle (known as Osaka-jo in Japanese) is the city’s premier tourist attraction, and with good reason: it’s a stunning sight, rising up and commanding the skyline of the entire east side of the city. It’s worth walking up to see it from the outside, but if you’re not keen on a too-modern reconstruction, skip a visit inside and spend more time in the park.
Aloft Osaka Dojima
The Aloft Osaka Dojima is a stylish and reasonably priced hotel in Dojima, a short walk southwest of Osaka Station and Umeda Station. Considering the convenient location and competitive rates, it’s a good choice for flashpackers.
Osaka Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Osaka guide
For ideas on how to structure your trip, see my list of Osaka Itineraries
Here’s a comprehensive list of Things To Do In Osaka for inspiration and to book ahead where necessary
Do you want help planning your Japan trip? My team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
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
See if the Japan Rail Pass can save you money on your trip
Why it’s essential to have travel insurance for Japan
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Visiting Tokyo or Kyoto too?
Don’t forget my companion websites TrulyTokyo.com and InsideKyoto.com for in-depth guides to these fascinating cities.
Happy travels!
Chris Rowthorn