Osaka: The Vibrant Heart of Kansai.

Osaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through.

About Osaka

Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan's capital city. Hop off the bullet train into an area of exciting nightlife, delicious food and straight-talking, friendly locals. Along with plenty of shopping and modern attractions, Osaka also has a historical side. The highlight of this is Osaka Castle. The castle is a great place to discover more about Japanese history and to wander the beautiful grounds. It is especially beautiful during cherry blossom season in April, when the sakura blooms and the weather is often at its best.

How to Get There

Osaka can be reached easily by shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours and is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel.

Highlights

Don't Miss

The neon lights of Dotombori Bridge and Osaka’s Minami area
Exploring Osaka Castle Park and Expo Memorial Park, the site of Expo '70
Partaking in major seasonal festivals including Tenjin Matsuri, Kishiwada Danjiri and Ebessan
Indulging in famous culinary delights, particularly in neighborhoods such as Tenma and Ura Namba

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Fast Facts

Basic Information

Category	Details
Country	Japan
Population	About 2.7 million
Famous For	Food, Shopping, Tourism

Learn More

Visit the official tourism website:

Osaka Travel Guide

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