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Visiting Osaka

History buffs will enjoy exploring Osaka, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, top-notch restaurants, and sightseeing tours. This city also attracts tourists with its museums, theaters, and aquarium. Top sights in the city include Osaka Science Museum, Osaka Castle, and Legoland Discovery Center.

• There are 977 hotels and other accommodations in Osaka
• The closest major airport is in Osaka (ITM-Itami) 11.2 from the city center
• The next closest is in Kobe (UKB) 25.4 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Osaka

The city is well known for its museums and theaters, and cultural venues include Osaka Science Museum, Mint Museum, and Osaka Museum of History. Attractions like Legoland Discovery Center, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Universal Studios Japan® are fun for kids of all ages. The city is notable for its historic sites and landmarks like Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, and Shitennoji Temple.

In Osaka, you'll be able to select from 977 hotels and other lodging options so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday retreat. These are top ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• The St Regis Osaka - This 5-star hotel in Umeda features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its bar and clean, comfortable rooms.
• InterContinental Osaka - Our customers like the breakfast and helpful staff at this hotel. Guests who stay at this 5-star hotel in Umeda can enjoy access to a full-service spa and 2 restaurants, along with free WiFi.
• Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel - This 4.5-star hotel features 2 restaurants, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Expedia customers like its family-friendly amenities and overall value.

Other favorite sights in Osaka include Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, Tsutenkaku Tower, and Open Air Museum of Old Farmhouses. Top places to see outside the city include Todaiji Temple, located 19.4 mi (31.3 from the city center, and Nijo Castle, which is 25.8 mi (41.6 away.

Getting Around Osaka

With so many ways to get around, seeing Osaka is simple. You can take advantage of metro transit at Higashi-Umeda Station, Umeda Station, and Nishi-Umieda Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, ride aboard a train from Osaka Umeda Station, Osaka Station, or Osaka Nakatsu Station.

Dressing for Osaka

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 60°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 30°F
• From April to June, the average is 82°F during the day and 43°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 89°F during the day and 62°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 77°F as the daytime average and 33°F as the nighttime average
• About 62.09 inches of rain falls on Osaka each year
• August and July are usually the hottest months averaging 86°F, while January and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 32°F

Japan’s second largest city, Osaka, is often unfairly overshadowed by Tokyo. It is a unique, extravagant, and warm city and an excellent location for your next holiday. Osaka offers so many things to do and see that you will have trouble deciding how to spend your time. Visit the Osaka Museum of History or Osaka Castle to get a glimpse of its past as a wealthy merchant town, or walk around Ame-Mura to discover the hippest place for trendy young Japanese shoppers. Universal Studios Japan in the attractive Osaka Bay area will excite kids of all ages, or see the largest fish tank in the world at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. For more information on the most important attractions, check out our Osaka travel guide.

Where to stay

Convenient areas to find hotels in Osaka inlcude Namba, Umeda, and Osaka Castle. All three neighbourhoods are centrally located close to major attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Shin-Osaka and Osaka Bayside are also great options. You will find mostly large hotels and all major hotel chains in these areas, but don’t worry, Osaka hotels come in all price categories and levels of comfort.

Getting there

Most international visitors to Osaka arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX). Kansai Airport Line and Nankai Electric Railway are the two train links that connect you to the city. If you arrive at Osaka International (ITM), also called Itami Airport, the cheapest and most convenient way to get to the city are airport limousine buses.

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