Discover Osaka: Your Ultimate Osaka Guide

Such is Osaka’s love of good food there’s even a local saying which translates as ‘to eat oneself bankrupt’. The phrase encapsulates the city’s appreciation of properly cooked, seasonal dishes, so whether you choose a 100-yen-a-plate sushi conveyor or a Michelin-starred restaurant, you can be sure you’ll eat well in Osaka.

While Osaka may not have as many temples as nearby Kyoto, or as much greenery as next door Nara, the city is home to one of Japan's most iconic castles, its first Buddhist temple and a range of entertainment options that put its neighbours to shame. Not only are Universal Studios Japan and the massive Osaka Aquarium great, but you will also find huge entertainment centres throughout the city featuring games arcades, bowling alleys, and karaoke.

From a luxury suite in Japan’s highest hotel to comfortable lodgings that won’t break the bank, you will never be stuck for somewhere to stay in Osaka. The city boasts thousands of hotels, apartments, and traditional-style guest houses to suit all budgets, with much of the accommodation clustered around major train stations for easy access to the rest of Osaka and the surrounding Kansai region.