Osaka Holidays

The third largest city of Japan, Osaka is located approximately 1 hour by train from Tokyo and may be an interesting place to visit during your trip to Japan.

Visit Osaka

Museums
Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Osaka: How to get there?

1 hour by train or approximately 7 hours by bus from Tokyo

Osaka: See when to go?

In March/April or September/October

Osaka: For how long?

1 to 2 days

Learn more about your destination

Osaka: What to see nearby?

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

Shiba-Shimbashi

Odaiba

What our travellers think of their stay

michael mamane

Travel writer

The third largest city of Japan, Osaka is located approximately 1 hour by train from Tokyo and may be an interesting place to visit during your trip to Japan.

My suggestion

I recommend you spend at least one evening in Osaka to enjoy the animation of the Dotonbori district.

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