What To Do In Osaka – A 2 Day Osaka Itinerary

Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city after Tokyo and Kyoto, may not be regarded as the prettiest city in Japan, lacking those big beautiful parks, Japanese gardens, and grand temples that we all love. But give Osaka a chance and you will be rewarded with a modern, energetic city filled with life, sights, and friendly people. Take a walk along the lovely river running through the city center, marvel at the dazzling neon-lit Dotonburi area, and explore the stunning Osaka Castle and the surrounding Castle Park, before you end your day feasting on Osaka’s many culinary specialties. As this Osaka itinerary shows, whatever the city lacks in beauty, it more than makes up for it with its friendly and energetic atmosphere and excellent food.

Osaka is the neon capital of Japan. Walking through the streets of the central shopping area Dotombori in central Osaka almost feels like being in a colorful theme park. Huge dazzling neon billboards sparkle with every color, while giant lively…