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Top 10 Usual Tourist MISTAKES in OSAKA & KYOTO, Japan

The Poor Traveler® — Sat, 10 May 2025 11:43:20 +0000

Many of those who travel to Japan for the first time go to Osaka. It serves as the primary gateway to Kansai Region and it has a lot to offer to tourists. Along with that, travelers also often go to Kyoto on the same trip since it is Osaka’s neighboring city. These two neighboring cities

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Top 28 OSAKA Things to Do & Places to Visit (with Prices!) 2025

Asta Alvarez — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:13:35 +0000

After more than 10 trips, you’d probably think that the team is already done with Osaka. But that is far from the truth. Osaka is like a bottomless pot of attractions that can fill up both your bellies and itineraries. Osaka has something to offer to almost any type of traveler. There’s Universal Studios Japan

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KANSAI AIRPORT TO OSAKA CITY CENTER: Namba, Umeda & Tennoji

Asta Alvarez — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:04:15 +0000

Japan is one of the world’s most visited countries, whether for leisure or business. When one thinks about Japan, Osaka will most of the time, if not always, pop into people’s thoughts. Osaka is one of the country’s key cities, peppered with numerous types of businesses. The metropolis is also a major transportation hub, connecting

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HIROSHIMA TO OSAKA & KANSAI AIRPORT: By Bus and By Train

Yosh Dimen — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:36:16 +0000

Hiroshima is deeply connected to Osaka in many ways. Both are located along the Seto Inland Sea and are strategic spots in terms of trading and navigation. Back in the day, both are part of the so-called kitamaebune, an extremely important shipping route during the Tokugawa and Meiji eras. And oh, both are well-known for

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KANSAI AIRPORT / OSAKA to HIROSHIMA: By Bus and By Train

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:40:03 +0000

Hiroshima City has its own airport, but it serves mostly domestic flights and a few to and from Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul (Incheon) and Singapore. A great fraction of Hiroshima visitors reach the city via two other airports: Kansai Airport in Osaka and Fukuoka Airport. Between the two, Fukuoka Airport is much closer,

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ABENO HARUKAS: A Guide to the Tallest Building in Japan

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:13:52 +0000

When it comes to tallest structures in Japan, Tokyo usually dominates the conversation. The Japanese capital is home to the two tallest man-made structures in the country. But Osaka will never be counted out. Standing at 300m, Abeno Hakuras in Osaka’s Tennoji district is the tallest building in Japan. Opened to the public in 2014,

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KOBE DAY TOUR FROM OSAKA: A DIY Itinerary

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:36:35 +0000

“Why do you keep going back to Osaka?” It’s a question we always get from our friends and followers, but it’s also one that is very easy to answer. Osaka isn’t just a destination on its own, it is also a gateway to other cities and prefectures! Osaka is the largest city in the Kansai

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WHICH IS THE BEST? Kansai Thru Pass, JR Pass, Osaka Amazing Pass, ICOCA

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:51:25 +0000

ICOCA, JR WEST PASS, OSAKA AMAZING PASS, and KANSAI THRU PASS? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Which is the best for you? In this post, we break down all these options to help you figure out which is the one that you need for your travel! If I tally all the inquiries we get about traveling around

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Sample OSAKA- KYOTO ITINERARY with Budget Estimates: 1-6 Days

Joshua Berida — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:22:40 +0000

Here are sample recommended DIY OSAKA-KYOTO itineraries for 1 DAY (layover), 2 DAYS (overnight), 3 DAYS, 4 DAYS, 5 DAYS, and 6 DAYS with breakdown of expenses, train pass recommendations, and other travel tips. Kansai is an interesting region to explore especially for first-time travelers in Japan. It has many modern, cultural and historic attractions

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OSAKA AND WAKAYAMA: 6-DAY ITINERARY

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 23:36:58 +0000

After a total of seven trips, one would think our team is done with Osaka. We have written more than two dozens of articles featuring the city, its attractions, its cuisine, and several itineraries that begin here. But here’s the thing: there is no running out of possible topics about Osaka. Not only is it

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN: Best Rides and Attractions

Asta Alvarez — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 05:15:38 +0000

Osaka is one of the three popular major tourist destinations in Japan; Kyoto and Tokyo being the other two. Nagoya is slowly climbing up the list. Aside from the historical sites and delightful gastronomic experience, Osaka is the home of one of the most visited theme parks in Asia — the Universal Studios Japan. The

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