Kansai, Japan

Osaka

Metropolis areaCityHeritageRiver

4.6 / 5· Hidengo

The notebook of Osaka

Seize the atmosphere before the must-sees.

A shopping and gourmet metropolis, marked by its castle, canals, markets and a particularly expressive street life.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

3 to 6 days

Best time

Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

Car

Possible without car depending on area

Type of stay

Metropolis area · City · Heritage · River

Accessibility

Good accessibility

Rhythm

Sweet rhythm

General presentation

Osaka

A shopping and gourmet metropolis, marked by its castle, canals, markets and a particularly expressive street life.

The discovery of Osaka revolves around Osaka Castle, Dōtonbori and Aquarium Kaiyukan. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life, heritage and riverscapes, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.

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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Osaka Castle
Dōtonbori
Kaiyukan Aquarium

Before you choose

Variable frequency depending on season
Parking to anticipate in the center

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Castle

Château d'Osaka

4.7 / 5· Hidengo1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 30 min

The castle of Osaka The reconstruction houses a museum dedicated to the history of the site, while the ramparts and exterior views give the best reading of its military scale.

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Dōtonbori

4.6 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Dōtonbori Follows a canal lined with bright signs, restaurants and shopping passes in the Namba district. The place is noisy and very frequented, but it strongly expresses the popular culture of Osaka and his uncomplicated relationship to the kitchen.

Culture and heritage

Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5 / 5· Hidengo1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 30 min

Kaiyukan organizes his visit around a huge central basin dedicated to the Pacific, which is observed gradually descending several levels. Whale sharks, rays and coastal species give the route a spectacular continuity, particularly suited to families and rainy days.

Temple

Temple Shitennō-ji

4.5 / 5· Hidengo30 min to 1 hr 15

Shitennō-ji is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, despite several reconstructions. Its axial plan, pagoda and courtyards offer a quieter historic stopover than the shopping districts of the south of Japan.Osaka.