2025 Osaka Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Osaka is an experience—Japan’s second biggest city pulses with life and bold flavors. Osaka Castle stands tall over its history, while Universal Studios Japan cranks up the fun. Dotonbori’s neon lights and riverbanks fire up with food stalls—think sizzling snacks and late-night bites. Shoppers flood Umeda and Namba, wallets ready. This isn’t subtle Japan—Osaka blends bold eats, wild fun, and city buzz—dive in and feel the spark.