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 some historical perspective at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji. Get outdoors at Ashiya Comprehensive Park Ashiya Beach and Mt. Kurama. Explore Osaka's surroundings by going to Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion, & more), Mount Miwa (in Sakurai) and Nara (Mt. Wakakusa, Nara Park, & more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Koyasan, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, make a trip to Shinsaibashi, and step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle.

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If you are flying in from Mongolia, the closest major airports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Osaka can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.