Osaka Travel Spots

All-you-can-eat yakiniku next to Namba Station.

Massive electronics store right by Namba Station.

Okonomiyaki spot on Dotonbori's main strip.

Daimaru — one of Japan's classic department store chains.

24-hour Don Quijote right at the Dotonbori river cruise pier.

24-hour 7-floor Don Quijote right by Namba Station.

3-floor Don Quijote near Namba Station.

Osaka's signature photo spot in the heart of Dotonbori.

Branch of Japan's signature tonkotsu ramen chain Ichiran.

Branch of Japan's signature tonkotsu ramen chain Ichiran.

Dotonbori's go-to udon shop.

Dotonbori's most famous crab restaurant.

Old-school udon shop near Namba Station.

A cafe that doubles as a breakfast stop.

One of Japan's signature takoyaki chains.

Onitsuka Tiger sneakers at tax-free prices.

20-minute round-trip boat ride along the Dotonbori canal.

Osaka's main shopping street running north from Dotonbori.

Two-story Starbucks overlooking Dotonbori.

Specialty coffee shop with its flagship in Shibuya.

Okonomiyaki spot near Nankai Namba Station.

Uniqlo and its sister brand GU under one roof in Shinsaibashi.

Solid, well-priced sushi spot in Dotonbori.

20-minute round-trip boat ride along the Dotonbori canal.

All-you-can-eat yakiniku spot in the heart of Dotonbori.

Catch your own fish and have it served as sashimi, simmered, or fried — a one-of-a-kind dining experience near Namba Station.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi's castle.

Osaka's history at a glance — right next to Osaka Castle.

Reliable ramen stop near Osaka Castle.

Solid udon spot near Osaka Castle.

Observatory atop Japan's third-tallest building, after Skytree and Tokyo Tower.

Kushikatsu spot tucked inside Shinsekai Market.

Osaka's only Mega Don Quijote.

Old market street packed with kushikatsu shops.

A botanical garden installation by digital art collective teamLab.

Osaka's old-guard observation tower in the middle of Shinsekai.

A walkable zoo right in the middle of Tennoji — a full loop takes about an hour.

Famous Chinese-style steamed pork bun (butaman) takeaway shop.

Founded in 1946 — Botejyu's flagship okonomiyaki chain under Hankyu Department Store.

Daimaru — one of Japan's classic department store chains.

24-hour Don Quijote near Umeda Station — a compact 3-floor branch.

Budget-friendly izakaya in the basement of Lucua Umeda.

Mixed-use complex with shopping and entertainment under one roof.

Hankyu — one of Japan's classic department store chains.

The bright red ferris wheel atop the HEP Five mall.

Umeda's go-to observatory for night views.

Solid spot for cheaper running shoes.

Quick tonkatsu stop inside Lucua mall.

Okonomiyaki spot near Umeda Station known for long queues.

Urban onsen tucked inside a shopping complex by Bentencho Station.

Giant ferris wheel with views of Osaka Bay and the city skyline at once.

Osaka's flagship theme park — home to Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and a stack of other movie and game IPs.