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Osaka TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

A vast, modern city, Osaka is the gateway to many of Japan’s most important tourist sites, including Kyoto, Nara, and Mount Koya. The city reflects its people: outgoing, food-loving, shopping-enthusiasts, business oriented.

Why Go

Although often overshadowed by Tokyo, Osaka is just as enticing, with superb shopping, cuisine, and architecture.

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Osaka Hotels

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Ebisu-so Ryokan
For an authentic Japanese experience, sleep on a futon on tatami mats and try the communal bath in this friendly home-stay inn. culture

Family Inn Fifty's Edobori
Just south of Nakanoshima Island, this inn has simple, small, no-frills rooms, with necessities for the night and breakfast... family | great value

Hotel Bayside Nikko Osaka
Families flock here for multi-bedded rooms stocked with kids’ amenities and rooms overlooking Universal Studios Japan.... family | spas

Hotel Il Monte
Conveniently located near Osaka Station, this hotel with an Aldo Rossi-designed facade offers cable TV with 200 music channels... great value

Imperial Hotel
Renowned service, the best health club in town, and the best cherry- and festival-viewing location. The 390 high-ceilinged,... smart splurge | expensive

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
The most conveniently located hotel in Osaka for its proximity to the airport, train lines, and shopping/nightlife hub Namba,... luxury | expensive

Ebisu-so Ryokan
For an authentic Japanese experience, sleep on a futon on tatami mats and try the communal bath in this friendly home-stay inn. culture

Family Inn Fifty's Edobori
Just south of Nakanoshima Island, this inn has simple, small, no-frills rooms, with necessities for the night and breakfast... family | great value

Hotel Bayside Nikko Osaka
Families flock here for multi-bedded rooms stocked with kids’ amenities and rooms overlooking Universal Studios Japan.... family | spas

Hotel Il Monte
Conveniently located near Osaka Station, this hotel with an Aldo Rossi-designed facade offers cable TV with 200 music channels... great value

Imperial Hotel
Renowned service, the best health club in town, and the best cherry- and festival-viewing location. The 390 high-ceilinged,... smart splurge | expensive

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
The most conveniently located hotel in Osaka for its proximity to the airport, train lines, and shopping/nightlife hub Namba,... trendy | expensive

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
The most conveniently located hotel in Osaka for its proximity to the airport, train lines, and shopping/nightlife hub Namba,... luxury | expensive

Osaka Restaurants

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Bar Tachibana
House brewed beer, tofu prepared in more ways than you thought possible, and other local specialties make this well-located... japanese | beer

Tavola
This hotspot on the 36th floor of the Swissôtel dishes up a lunchtime Italian buffets (including a will-weakening gelati... italian | view

Fugetsu
Hip décor, pop music, and okonomiyaki (a Japanese standard similar to an omelet, with meat or fish, vegetables, and... trendy | japanese

Irifune
Counter seating for only 10, this unassuming find serves the best sushi in town at reasonable prices. Saavy Osakans and true... sushi | local favorite

Hanagatani
Swanky retreat with Japanese staples like tempura, sushi, and kaiseki cuisine arranged to perfection on exquisite tableware... japanese

Kamon
Chefs expertly wield samurai-like knives against a backdrop of city views at this delectable restaurant known for its Japanese... smart splurge | seafood | view | japanese

Bar Tachibana
House brewed beer, tofu prepared in more ways than you thought possible, and other local specialties make this well-located... japanese | beer

Tavola
This hotspot on the 36th floor of the Swissôtel dishes up a lunchtime Italian buffets (including a will-weakening gelati... italian | view

Fugetsu
Hip décor, pop music, and okonomiyaki (a Japanese standard similar to an omelet, with meat or fish, vegetables, and... trendy | japanese

Irifune
Counter seating for only 10, this unassuming find serves the best sushi in town at reasonable prices. Saavy Osakans and true... sushi | local favorite

Hanagatani
Swanky retreat with Japanese staples like tempura, sushi, and kaiseki cuisine arranged to perfection on exquisite tableware... japanese

Kamon
Chefs expertly wield samurai-like knives against a backdrop of city views at this delectable restaurant known for its Japanese... smart splurge | seafood | view | japanese

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