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Osaka City

The metropolis of the Kansai region

About Osaka City
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Things to do in Osaka City

Upcoming Osaka City Events

Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival

Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival

Mar 29th - Mar 31st

If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..

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Monet: Journey to Series Paintings

Monet: Journey to Series Paintings

Feb 10th - May 6th

A special event taking place at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka will explore Claude Monet's works to celebrate the ..

¥2,500

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Where to eat in Osaka City

Bear Paw Cafe

Bear Paw Cafe

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On first glances, Osaka's newly-opened Bear Paw Cafe may seem like a cute gimmick, but it's much more than that.

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Places to stay in Osaka City

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About Osaka City

Osaka city needs no introductions. As a major tourist hub in Japan, Osaka rivals Tokyo in terms of attractions and food.

Visitors will be spoilt for choice with Universal Studios Osaka, Osaka Aquarium, and Osaka Castle all vying for their attention. And that is only the tip of the iceberg for an Osaka experience. Shopaholics are in for a treat as Namba’s Shinsaibashi and Dotonburi shopping districts are filled with endless boutiques.

However, Osaka is best known as a gastronomic heaven. Hailed as the food capital of Japan (some say even the world), Osaka serves up delicious takoyaki (octopus in fried batter), okonomiyaki (pan-fried batter cake), and more. There simply is no excuse to go hungry in Osaka.

As with many cities, Osaka’s Umeda Sky Building offers a stunning view from the top – even more so at night when the entire city lights up.

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