Japan
Osaka
Osaka is Japan's kitchen — louder, cheaper, and friendlier than Tokyo, with the best street food in the country.
Osaka is the unbuttoned Tokyo — the same incredible food culture with more warmth and less reserve. Eat takoyaki standing up, drink in Dotonbori, day-trip to Kyoto and Nara.
How long
3–4 days
Practical
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY). Cash still king at small places; IC cards for transit.
Language
Japanese. Translation apps help; English signage on transit.
Getting around
Subway and JR lines; an IC card (Suica/Icoca) works across transit.
Budget range
¥10,000–20,000 per person per day at mid-range. Food is the affordable highlight.
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