22 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 in touch with nature at Nara Park and Ashiya Comprehensive Park Ashiya Beach. Popular historic sites such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Osaka Castle are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Osaka side-trips: Nara (Mt. Wakakusa, Todai-ji Temple, &more), Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion, &more) and Mount Miwa (in Sakurai). There's lots more to do: shop like a local with Dotombori District, find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Koya, and stroll the grounds of Koyasan Okunoin.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Osaka travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Mongolia, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in August, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.