Travel Tips
Kansai Travel Guide: Sake Breweries in Nada
Osaka, Japan
Visit any izakaya and you'll instantly notice that beer is the common drink of choice amongst many young people and salary men in Japan who want to wind down and relax after a long days of work. However, the alcoholic beverage that has its roots in Japan...
Erina Morgan
Apr 22, 2025
Things To Do
10 Things To Do In Dotonbori, Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Osaka's Dotonbori is a place that is always lively with the local people and tourists. It’s an iconic symbol of Osaka, full of energy, with lots of places to see and things to do. You can find tons of places to eat, good places to shop for souvenirs, and ...
Akane Nagata
Aug 06, 2024
Food & Drink
10 Foods You Must Try in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Osaka is the largest city in West Japan. Here there are lots of dishes that few Japanese people living outside of Osaka know exist. So, I’d like to introduce to you the cheap but delicious foods that the people of Osaka love. 1. TakoyakiPhoto from flic...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Aug 06, 2024
Things To Do
What To Do in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Whether it be during the day or night, Osaka is a very lively city that will constantly keep you distracted and entertained. Here are some of our top must-sees and things to do during your time in Osaka:Dotonbori and Ebisu Bridge This area is one of the...
Erina Morgan
Jul 09, 2024
Travel Tips
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park: Complete Guide
Osaka, Japan
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park are one of the main sightseeing spots when visiting the city of Nagasaki. As many of you know, this city along with Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bomb at the end of World War II. Now, the museum and ...
Akane Nagata
Jun 25, 2024
Food & Drink
The Best Osaka Food Tours According To Local Guides
Osaka, Japan
Wondering what to do in Osaka? In that case, you should go on an Osaka food tour with a local guide. Osaka is called the “nation’s kitchen”. In the Edo period, Osaka was the center of transportation and commerce. All the different types of food from all o...
Akane Nagata
Jun 18, 2024
Things To Do
Top Things To Do In Hiroshima
Osaka, Japan
Hiroshima is a modern city steeped in history that was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park marks the tragic 1945 event. In the park you can see the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildin...
Amy Dodgson
Jan 26, 2024
General
Présentation
Osaka, Japan
Pour récapituler... Je suis français et j'habite au Japon. Je suis passé par plusieurs étapes. - Stage d'un semestre à la société franco-japonaise de Gifu en 2004. - Echange d'un an de l'université de Lille 1 à l'université Kwansei Gakuin en 2007-2008 - V...
Mouloud H.
Jan 18, 2024
Things To Do
Osaka Kita
Osaka, Japan
Osaka Kita est l’un des 24 arrondissements d’Osaka. Il est surtout marqué par les locaux dans sa rivalité avec Osaka Minami, et ce depuis longtemps. Aujourd’hui, c’est devenu un quartier d’affaires où se trouvent de nombreux commerces et restaurants, surt...
Mouloud H.
Jan 18, 2024
Things To Do
5 Things to do on a Day Trip to Hyogo
Osaka, Japan
A stoll in the mountains, a nice long soak in a famous hot spring bath, or a wander around an UNESCO World Heritage castle, and one of the most easily recognised in the whole of Japan. Hyogo offers plenty for you to see and do during your trip to Japan, a...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 23, 2023
Travel Tips
Special tie between Tsuruga in Fukui and Sado
Osaka, Japan
Japanese people cherish the idea of "ご縁”, literally means "tie, link or bond". This is the Kehi Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. There is a small but special tie between this shrine and one of the branch shrines in Sado. The Kehi Shrine (気比神宮）is fam...
Fujiko M.
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Five Things to see During a Trip to Hiroshima
Osaka, Japan
If you are planning a trip to Hiroshima, be sure to check out Itsukushima Shrine, the number one attraction for tourists on TripAdvisor in 2015. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a great place to learn about Japan and the 1945 atomic bombing of Japan. ...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Three Absolutely Stunning Hyogo Delights
Osaka, Japan
Hyogo is home to two spectacular castles, and one of the three great night views of Japan. A place shrouded in historical beauty and georgous scenery, we highly recommend taking a train to Hyogo while you travel across the country on your holiday in Japan...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Ten Osaka Sightseeing Spots
Osaka, Japan
Planning a vacation in Japan this year? Why not stop by at Osaka, a place where entertainment and business come together. We have compiled information on ten things to do in Osaka, a mix of tourist attractions and historical sights, certain to add a boost...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Three Temples and Shrines in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Osaka is a city well known for drinking establishments, shopping districts, and comedy. However, if you feel like taking a break from the crowds, and experiencing a more traditional side of Japan, then why not visit a temple or shrine. We have selected th...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Four Fascinating Osaka Museums
Osaka, Japan
Osaka features many interesting museums. Learn about science and experience the world’s largest domed screen, at the Osaka Science Museum planetarium, or discover the exciting history of Osaka, at the Museum of History, there is something for everyone. He...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
Ebisu Festival Imamiya & Nishinomiya Shrines (video )
Osaka, Japan
Enjoy Video !! Ebisu Festivals are held on January 9th, 10th and 11th every year. Ebisu is one of the seven fortune deities consisting of three Chinese deities, three Indian deities and one Japanese deity. Ebisu is a traditional Japanese deity and mos...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Dotombori The 6th Glico Signboard Open (with video)
Osaka, Japan
The 6th Glico Signboard Whatever you say, the most popular signboard in Dotombori is Glico's marathon runner. Finally the 6th Glico signboard that everyone was looking forward to seeing was open to the public on Oct. 23rd in Dotombori in Osaka. At Ezaki...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
The 400th Anniversary of the War of Osaka -- Part Ⅰ (Watch a Video)
Osaka, Japan
Quadricentennial Tenka-ichi Festival Osaka Castle celebrate the 400th anniversary of the war of Osaka. In 1614, 1615 Tototomi clan had a fight with Tokugawa clan. In fact Toyotomi made peace with Tokugwa in the winter war of Osaka in 1614, but next year ...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.2 Watch a Video !!
Osaka, Japan
Umeda Ohatsutenjin / Transformers / Yukata and Doraemon Festival OHATSUTENJIN SUMMER FESTIVAL Ohatsutenjin Summer Festival was held at Umeda, central Osaka, on July 19th 2014. A lion dance troupe consisting of six children with red hats gets on a wooden...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.3 Watch a Video !!
Osaka, Japan
TENJIN MATSURI FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION Tenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is one of the three major festivals in Japan, held at the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka on July 24th, 25th and attract...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
Les gratte-ciel d'Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Osaka est une ville toute en hauteur avec tous ses gratte-ciel. Quoi de meilleur pour la contempler que de monter sur le toit de la ville et d’en avoir une vue panoramique ? C’est magnifique ! C’est donc ce que je vous propose via ce billet de blog. Je vo...
Mouloud H.
Dec 26, 2022
Things To Do
6 Amazing Places to Shop in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
If you are traveling to Osaka and want to go shopping, then you will be amazed by the number of shopping areas, arcades, streets, and malls. There is plenty for everyone in Osaka, which boasts a huge variety of shops from luxury goods to novelty items. So...
Luke Kinsella
Dec 13, 2022
Travel Tips
OSAKA CASTLE PLUMB and Stone Walls (with video)
Osaka, Japan
Plumb Flowers in Full Bloom Now in Japan four warm days after three cold days repeat again. About 100 kinds of 1,270 plumb trees are planted in Osaka Castle Park. You can enjoy colorful flowers in full bloom including rose and white. Plumb blossoms gi...
Hideo Y.
Nov 02, 2022
General
Osaka-Castle and Three Top Worriers in Japan: Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu
Osaka, Japan
I recently visited Osakajyo castle long interval of time since I did last time more than 5 years ago. It seems that my impressive feeling to see the castle and enormous surrounding area has become largely changed with bigger impression than my previous o...
Kashima H.
Oct 11, 2022
Culture
"Temple or Shrine; That Is the Question!"
Osaka, Japan
Super welcome to "Temple or Shrine." "Dad, is this a temple or shrine?" "It must be a temple. Coz there's a pagoda behind the temple. "Yeah, but it also looks like a shrine, honey. See. There's a shrine gate." "Right. What the heck happened?...
Shogo K.
Sep 18, 2022
Culture
Japanese Maple Is Not Just Beautiful, but Super "Crisp!"
Osaka, Japan
Welcome to Maple Japan! Autumn colors are the pride of Japan, being enjoyed across Japan. In the western part of Japan, like Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and Himeji, the autumn leaves are at their best from mid-November through early-December. The following ...
Shogo K.
Sep 15, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Osaka 1 Day Highlights Tour
Osaka, Japan
We introduce the most popular itineraries amongst our customers who choose tours on GoWithGuide. We hope it helps you to plan your perfect itinerary during your trip to Japan. In our ninth post of the series, we focus on the best full day tour of Osaka. I...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Osaka Half Day Tour - Shopping, Dining, and Panoramic Views
Osaka, Japan
In this five hour long itinerary for a half-day tour of Osaka, you can experience the best views in Osaka, take a stroll through a huge complex within Osaka Station, and explore some of the best shops, department stores, and food plazas that are available...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
Things To Do
Top Nine TripAdvisor Attractions in Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Osaka is a city thriving with culture. So if you are planning a trip here, be ready to be amazed by a large mix of theaters, shopping districts, and entertainment. But that isn't all Osaka has to offer, aquariums, shrines, and theme parks add to the attra...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
Food & Drink
Ikayaki: Grilled Squid on Sticks
Osaka, Japan
Ikayaki means grilled squid and is a popular snack food in Japanese festivals. It is usually savored with soy sauce and served on sticks. Ikayaki may be served in sliced squid body rings, a squid body as a whole, or just the tentacles. Ikayaki in festival...
Yuri Sakurada
Mar 03, 2021