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City guide · Japan

Osaka

Neon canals and Japan's greatest street food.

See the year in Osaka ↓

Street food · Neon nightlife · Castles · Day trips

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeUmeda Sky BuildingExplore →
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Umeda Sky Building

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The Umeda Sky Building is a two-tower mixed-use skyscraper in Osaka, Japan.

02What to seeOsaka CastleExplore →
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Osaka Castle

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Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan.

03What to seeKyocera Dome OsakaExplore →
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Kyocera Dome Osaka

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The Kyocera Dome Osaka is a baseball stadium located in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

04What to seeShitennō-ji TempleExplore →
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Shitennō-ji Temple

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Shitennō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ōsaka, Japan.

05What to seeTsūtenkakuExplore →
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Tsūtenkaku

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Tsūtenkaku is a tower and landmark of Osaka, Japan, and advertises the Hitachi company.

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Osaka: Abeno Harukas and lit towers rising over the city at night
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Osaka

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Osaka: a stream and rocks in a Japanese garden in autumn colour
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Osaka

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Abeno Harukas and lit towers rising over the city at night

a stream and rocks in a Japanese garden in autumn colour

Month by month

Osaka, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

May in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in May. One of the best months to visit Osaka. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).

July in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in July. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).

August in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in August. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).

October in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in October. One of the best months to visit Osaka. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).

November in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in November. One of the best months to visit Osaka. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).

December in Osaka

What’s on in Osaka in December. Typical daytime highs around 54°F (12°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Kansai International (KIX).

Know before you go

  • Eat your way down Dotonbori: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu.
  • Kyoto and Nara are each under an hour by train.
  • An ICOCA card makes the trains painless.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Osaka?

The best time to visit Osaka is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in Japan.

Where is Osaka?

Osaka is in Japan. The nearest major airport is Kansai International (KIX).

What is Osaka known for?

Neon canals and Japan's greatest street food.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Beyond the city

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