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Things to see in Osaka

Osaka is Japan's lively food capital, known for street snacks, neon-lit nightlife and a friendly, informal feel. It is well connected by fast trains for day trips to Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima.

Country
Japan
Best time
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Places
4

Places to visit

City tourOsaka City SightseeingHalf to full day

A city tour usually covers Osaka Castle and the busy Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi areas, where neon signs, canals and food stalls line the streets.

ShoppingOsaka Shopping Street1–3 hours

Osaka's covered shopping arcades, such as Shinsaibashi-suji, stretch for long distances and mix fashion brands, drugstores and snack shops. They are pleasant to walk in any weather.

Day tripHiroshima Day TripFull day

Hiroshima is reached from Osaka by bullet train. The Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum tell the story of 1945 and the city's rebirth.

Day tripKyoto Day Trip – Torii Gates & ArashiyamaFull day

A day trip to Kyoto typically includes the Fushimi Inari shrine, famous for thousands of orange torii gates winding up a hillside, and the Arashiyama bamboo grove.

Tours that visit Osaka

Satvik Japan – Premium Veg DepartureTokyo 3N, Hakone 1N, Kyoto 2N, Osaka 3N · 9 nights

From ₹3,38,278 per person

Japan Alpine Route - Snow Wall Experience (Seasonal Special)Tokyo 2N, Gotemba 1N, Nagano 1N, Toyama 1N, Nagoya 1N, Osaka 3N · 9 nights

From ₹3,16,703 per person

Classic Japan Journey: Fuji, Kyoto & Bullet TrainTokyo 4N, Kyoto 2N, Osaka 2N · 8 nights

From ₹3,10,538 per person

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