15 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Osaka: Byodoin (in Uji), Kobe (Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum & Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution) and Kyoto (Katsura Imperial Villa, Fushimi Inari Taisha, & more). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kasuga Grand Shrine, meet the residents at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Koyasan.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Osaka sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Philippines, the closest major airports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. In October in Osaka, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.