What's Your OSAKAMANIA?
What's Your OSAKAMANIA?
Go with a passionate fanatic. A guide to Osaka's attractions
1-Day Local Tour
1-Day Local Tour
Recommended by locals. A model itinerary for a trip to hidden spots in Osaka
Stop by Osaka
Drop on by!
A great companion for sightseeing. Bookmarks for potential detours.
Audio Time Travel
Audio Time Travel
Think back to the past with an audio guided tour.
Manga: "Unknown Osaka"
Manga: "Unknown Osaka"
Enjoying the unplanned journey. A manga column about stopping off at random
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Shittonka OSAKA

Shittonka OSAKA

Shittonka OSAKA

Explore Osaka
beyond
the
city.

There's more to Osaka than Namba and
Umeda.
Unencountered wonders.
Unseen sights.
Untasted delicacies.
Experience Downtown Osaka's local charm
and easily missed delights.

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OSAKA Mania Explorations
From famous restaurants to hole-in-the-walls, 10 Osaka curry enthusiasts enthusiastically explain
1-Day Local Tour
Guided by a resident of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi! Let’s travel back in time to the Edo period in a town full of traditional Japanese atmosphere!
KV
Kansai International Airport
Drop by if you’re near Kansai Airport! A Must for Gastronomes: Rinku Town Morning Market & Cafe
Walking around Sakai
1-Beginning of the Southeastern barbarian Trade
Manga: "Unknown Osaka"
Can’t eat octopus…? Visiting Takojizo Station, with its mysterious customs unlike anything you’d expect in Osaka（Kishiwada City）【reportage manga】

Craze

Indulge your passions with our topical guides to Osaka.

CULTURE
A German tea ceremony master visits Sakai, the birthplace of Sen no Rikyu! Discover the tea culture nurtured by its people.
A sneak peek into the mecca of bonsai that even enthusiasts will be impressed with! "Yoshoen" boasts one of the best selections in Osaka, and the charm of Ikeda, the town of bonsai
An improvised groove! What is the appeal of Yao's uniquely evolving local performing art "Kawachi Ondo"? A Bon Odori enthusiast explains how to enjoy it
For a good time on a budget, head to the snack bar! Laughter, humanity, and a tipsy good time Six outstanding snack bars to try in Osaka
Not Just Modern Architecture! An architect digs deep into the austere charm of “good buildings” from Osaka’s postwar boom
Lessons from a spa lover! Enjoying the art of contrast baths, appreciating both hot and cold baths, at Osaka’s hidden gem, Sankukai Onsen.
＼ I  want  what  I  want! ／
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Our Osaka

Visit our favorite local-approved, under-the-radar spots around Osaka.

SECRET
  • An easy-to-visit marine resort! Experience the charms of Misaki Town with your partner, easily accessible from Osaka city
  • A mecca for eating out and fortune telling! Enjoy everything from gourmet food to day trips to hot springs on the Showa-era retro approach to Ishikiri Shrine
  • Experience wearing armor at a castle! Lunch at a Noh theater! Tour of Kishiwada, the "world's closest castle town" boasting 400 years of history
  • Full of negative ions! Relaxing mountain walk and yoga experience at Minoh Park, a healing spot in Hokusetsu
  • Start from the holy land of bicycles! Cycling around the Matsubara Six Shrines
  • Guided by a resident of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi! Let’s travel back in time to the Edo period in a town full of traditional Japanese atmosphere!
＼ Hidden  gems  around  every  corner! ／
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Detour

Drop by these lesser-known areas near popular attractions.

NEARBY

  • If you go to namba, try these places!

    １
    １
    Drop by if you’re near Namba! FARPLANE, a different world of rich, vibrant colors floating amidst the night of Amerikamura

    Amerikamura, with its many live music venues, movie theaters, and apparel shops, is known as one of the most vibrant cultural centers of Osaka. FARPLANE, a bar that opened there in 2007, has become po…

    Drop by if you’re near Namba!What is the charm of a kotatsu picnic on the water, the latest way to enjoy the Higashi Yokobori River?

    As the phrase “eight hundred and eight bridges” suggests, the canal city of Osaka has many bridges spanning the rivers that flow through it. There’s been a lot of buzz recently around picn…

  • If you go to kanku, try these places!

    Kansai International Airport
    １
    １
    Drop by if you’re near Kansai Airport! A Must for Gastronomes: Rinku Town Morning Market & Cafe
    KV

    Kansai International Airport is the gateway to the skies of Osaka. The area surrounding Rinku Town at the end of the connecting bridge is dotted with facilities for shopping and leisure, offering enjo…

＼ Stop  here,  there,  everywhere! ／
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story

Relive history with our self-guided audio tours.

STORY
Walking around Sakai
Let's go and find stories from the golden age of the port city of Sakai.
Episodes
  • 1-Beginning of the Southeastern barbarian Trade
  • 2 -Lights and Shadows of the imported cultures
  • 3 -Wabi-sabi, the beauty and imperfection in Japanese tea ceremon
  • 4 -Following the footsteps of the great tea master, Sen No Rikyu
  • 5 -The talented souls of Sakai
Experience this guide with ON THE TRIP! →

*(To use audio tours, you must download the ON THE TRIP app.)

Similar to a museum audio guide, ON THE TRIP provides on-the-spot audio guidance at shrines, temples, spectacular views, and various sightseeing spots at any travel destination. Download the app and turn your smartphone into your own personal travel guide!
＼ Stories  old  and  new  start  here! ／
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Coincidence

Enjoy this manga about embracing the unexpected at train stopovers.

FREELY
Can’t eat octopus…? Visiting Takojizo Station, with its mysterious customs unlike anything you’d expect in Osaka（Kishiwada City）【reportage manga】

A place in Osaka where they don’t eat octopus…?! Osaka native and illustrator Gandhi Momose reports on his first time visiting Takojizo Station in Kishiki-cho, Kishiwada City in this manga, “Unknown O…

＼ Sometimes  it's  nice  to  wander! ／
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NEWS

  • 2024.12.18
    Added multilingual translation function.
  • 2024.02.13
    Shittonka Osaka is now available.

　On The Go　

Full of useful information on Osaka sightseeing spots and events,
navigation directions, disaster preparedness and weather information, and more! You can also search and make reservations for various experiences and enjoy the XR feature — all within the app! Furthermore, with multilingual support, travelers from all over the world can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka.

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