10 days in Osaka Itinerary

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Dotombori District. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Osaka: Kyoto (Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Daigo-ji Temple, &more), Arima Onsen (in Kobe) and Hikone Castle (in Hikone). There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Hankyu Umeda Honten, appreciate the extensive heritage of Ise Shrine Geku, have some family-friendly fun at Sunset Owl Cafe, and identify plant and animal life at Nara Park.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Osaka trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

If you are flying in from Philippines, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. March in Osaka sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.