11 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 out of town with these interesting Osaka side-trips: Himeji Castle (in Himeji), Kyoto (Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijo Castle, &more) and Nara (Todai-ji Temple & Nara Park). There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, don't miss a visit to Kuromon Market, take a stroll through Dotombori District, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Osaka travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.