13 days in Osaka Itinerary

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Do your shopping at Dotombori District and Kyoto Station Building. Venture out of the city with trips to Kyoto (Gion, Pontocho District, &more), Koya-cho (Koyasan Okunoin & Mt. Koya) and Kobe (Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) & Kobe Harborland). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, enjoy breathtaking views from Kuchu Teien Observatory, contemplate the long history of Osaka Castle, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

To find maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Osaka trip itinerary maker tool.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel back home.