Osaka Travel : What to do in Osaka ( Osaka Japan Vlog)
Hi guys, welcome to YT Andy and today we are in the second largest area of Japan. Welcome to Osaka. [Music] Osaka has two poles, north and south. The north is called as umemeda where I’m right now. That’s the modern heart of the city and the other one is Minami which is the Dothanbury area. I’ll show you both the places [Music] has a very creative and a cool vibe. It’s a business district but I think it’s done in style. There’s a park here as well with some fountains. And this place uh exudes creative and vibrant energy. And in front of me is Omea Sky Building that offers sweeping views of Osaka City. It’s got an observatory at the top. The public spaces in Japan are very cool. And you can see it yourself. [Music] This is a grand front of Saka. It’s a combination of a mall and office spaces. I’m your boy. Is it just [Music] [Music] a chef at work. And that’s what we ordered. Assortment of sushi. And there’s a very nice uh beer garden here. He’s got some beers from US and of course lot from Japan including my favorite huccino. Cheers guys. Osaka is a fabulous place. And now we’re standing in front of Daimaru and we are now in the south side of Asaka and we’ll be heading to a place called as America. Americaura is a youthful area. It’s like the Harajuku of Osaka. Let’s have a look. It’s mostly a retail area with a good cafes and overall good vibes. The name America actually comes from the American influence particularly in terms of fashion. It’s a preferred area of the youth. This place also resembles a bit of Korea to to my mind. [Music] Next on the list is a cruisy bar. Very difficult to find. This is the bar in Utah. Utah has one of the best bars in Asia and Osaka. And it’s not just a street. They don’t even have a menu. The bartender will talk to you and make you a drink that suits the mood. I’m going for a gin cocktail. Let’s see how it turns out. And that’s my cocktail. It has no name. It’s a refreshing based made to the Japanese perfection. [Music] I’m at Shin Saiashi which is a famous shopping street in the Namba area of Osaka. It’s very famous. It’s very popular. And you’ll see Japanese like to make these little little innovations everywhere. It was originally an open street, but now it’s covered. So if you come here and rain, no problem. You don’t need to carry umbrellas. And this is the back side of the Maru, which is a famous department store which has uh good high-end brands. No visit to Osaka can be complete without visiting Banbury. This is the heart of the Minami district. It’s a glitzy place. It has a canal. Let’s have a look. Now, this is your typical postcard Japan. Neon lights, glitzy boards. This reminds you of Shinszuku and Shibuya in Tokyo. It is energetic and it’s a must must visit place if you’re in Osaka and this is the Dutanbururi canal. Now this area surrounding Bhutanbury has tons of bars, restaurants and street food as well. And that billboard in front of me is the iconic GTO man. This has been here for I think several decades now. And this is the typical poster card of this area I would say. And this is the famous police street. Anosaka is known for its street food and overall Japanese cuisine [Music] [Music] foodies paradise and I particularly like Japanese food. I’m really looking forward to the evening. Okay. Cash. [Music] Now, this is a seafood restaurant specializing in crabs. And there’s no shortage of cute bars in Osaka or anywhere in Japan for behind the Dotani area there are a lot of narrow alleys which I think offer you more authentic experience. They may not be tourist traps, good food, reasonable price. These back alleys in Japan are called as Yoko alleys and Tokyo and Osaka has several of them. Some of them are very famous for food. [Music] This is stand. So the low portion is actually like a standing bar. where you can stand and drink, eat, and then they have a small seating area upstairs. This is the standing area. Hi. Japanese isakayas have a charm of their own and they have a fabulous cuisine. My recommendation would be get off the main road, get into the back alleys where the locals eat. We’re at one such place. Let’s see how the food is. Let me now introduce some of the Asaka bars to you. Japanese bars are actually very cozy and intimate. As you can see, it’s a very small bar with just about seven or eight people who can sit here. It’s amazing. It’s a very different experience from a bar anywhere else in the world. Now, this bar doesn’t have a menu. You can talk to the bartender and you can fix it. [Music] I have made my way into Tom and Jerry’s bar. It’s a highly rated cocktail bar. I’m trying the East India cocktail here at the Tom and Jerry Bar. This place is something else. only sometime. [Music] [Music] which was the very interesting spot. Now, this used to be the ancient capital and it has been excavated now. It was a site of a palace, but now it’s a food court. Not a food court, sorry, it’s a food park. It’s got some great selections. Let’s have a look. Next, we will head to the Osaka Castle. And there quite a lot of choices here. [Music] It’s got a modern architecture. And I can see that they have more choices than just Japanese food. There’s some international options here as well. Okay, we settled for a Japanese place here that has a conveyor belt kind of a sushi. Yeah. So, this is how it works. You know these conveyor belts you should they keep coming to your table. You can pick what you want to eat and then they will calculate the bill based on the plates. It’s a good place if you want to go on a sushi binge. It’s recommended. But there are many such places in Osaka. This is not the only one. And that far in the distance is the Osaka Castle and we’re going there. So we’re in front of the Osaka Castle. There’s a garden here which used to be earlier called as a ban which is like a riding place for the troops. That was the Edeto period. But of course now this is a nice park in front of the castle. Yeah, this is the famous Nishomaru garden in front of the castle. It’s Japanese style garden, but unfortunately it’s closing time, so I think we cannot go inside. And this seems like a inner moat of the castle. And up ahead in the distance is the famous Osaka Castle. And this is another historic building which has now been converted into a museum and it also has some shops and cafes. Osaka Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Japan and this was built in 1583. And this castle was an important center point of the entire conflict that took place before unification of Japan. It’s a historic site and there’s also a viewing deck at the top and you can enjoy the beautiful views. The garden in front is a Nishimaru garden. And this is the side view of the castle. And there’s also a Japanese style garden here. Sort of a zen garden. Let’s have a look. [Music] And if you like to meditate, this is actually an ideal setting for it. Tune into nature and tune into silence. I’m here at the craft beer market at Ma and trying my favorite beer, Hashino White. The craft beer scene in Osaka is good. And this is actually in a metro station. It’s not even uh on a high street. We are in a subway station. I’m here at the discount store in Aaka and you get some really good deals here. I don’t like shopping, but if you do, it’s a great place. Mostly Japanese goods. Okay. How well uh priced this place is? This is about $19 and there about 10 packets in it. I think it’s very well priced. This place is donkey hotel charm at night. We’re in the business district and we’re exploring the yoga alleys and the neonlets. This is the Hungu East Center. And this sort of a back alley. It has a lot of food options here as well. And there just so many options to choose from. Osaka nights are delightful. [Music] Japanese cuisine is famous all over the world. But one thing very interesting about Japanese isakayas is that they are also very aesthetic. In this section, I’m going to show you the Yoko alleys and some of the aesthetic restaurants. There’s a line to get inside. Spoiled for choices. There’s no other word. [Music] This is the famous Ishiran ramen. It’s really, really popular. And there’s a big line to get inside here. [Music] Japan is a vending machine capital of the world. You’ll find these machines at every nook and corner. For every 23 persons in Japan, there’s one vending machine. That’s the density. That’s Japan for you. We made a pick. Let’s see how it is. It said that travel opens the windows of your mind. And there’s no better country than Japan to give you a completely different world view. It’s amazing. And you can see that in the video. We’re trying the famous Waju beef in Japan. It’s a grilled restaurant and we have to do it ourselves. Looks very interesting. This narrow street is called as Kita Cinchi. It has hundreds of bars. Not not just what you see on the ground level. All these buildings here, all of them have like so many bars, good restaurants, and great night life. Let’s have a look. Now, this is how cozy and elegant the bars in Saka can get. It’s just a six-seater bar. Okay, it’s a little more. There’s a bar seat. Bar has a place for about six people. And then there’s this elegant sofa. Now, this is completely amazing. [Music] I’m trying the Yamuzaki again. I’m in Baruru in Osaka. And this place is aristocratic. Cheers, guys. Amazing. [Music] This bar also doesn’t have a menu. And we’re having a drink here with blueberry crafted with delicious. This is a kind of a place you can stay all night because this is not a bar. This is an experience. Next on the list is a very famous cocktail bar. It’s called as the Pendalum Clock. Let’s check what’s got [Music] [Music] This is the Pegu Club and this is the 20th century. And it’s paired with a small serving on the side. You can run out of time, but Osaka doesn’t run out of its night charms. Guys, thanks for watching.
Best of Osaka | Osaka Travel: What to Do in Osaka (Japan)
Get ready to explore the real Osaka! In this comprehensive Osaka travel guide, I take you on a two-day adventure through the city’s best districts, foodie streets, hidden bars, and iconic sights — from modern Umeda to the neon energy of Dotonbori and the historic Osaka Castle.
This is a complete Osaka guide that covers day time activities to the vibrant Osaka Nightlife
Day 1: Modern Osaka & Nightlife Vibes
We kick things off in Umeda, Osaka’s buzzing business and shopping district. I’ll show you the sleek office towers, the stylish Grand Front Osaka, and the relaxing Umekita Park — perfect for a city break. Of course, we grab a cold beer at the laid-back Umekita Beer Gardens!
Next, we stroll down Midosuji, Osaka’s famous boulevard lined with high-end shops and ginkgo trees, before diving into the youth culture of Amerikamura — Osaka’s answer to Harajuku — where I explore the quirky streets and drop by the hidden gem Bar Nayuta.
As the neon lights glow, we head to the legendary Dotonbori area — say hello to the iconic Glico Man, soak up the energy along the canal, and get lost in Osaka’s mouthwatering foodie streets and cozy yokocho alleys. I also wander through bustling Shinsaibashi, one of Japan’s top shopping arcades.
The night doesn’t end there — I wrap up with craft cocktails at Tom and Jerry Cocktail Bar and a nightcap at the stylish Bar Parkmore.
Day 2: Culture, History & Osaka Nights
Day 2 starts back in Umeda, exploring the legendary Hanshin Department Store and sampling its amazing local eats. Then we step back in time at the Naniwa Palace Site Park, where I try different cuisines at display.
Next stop: Osaka Castle, the city’s most iconic landmark. We climb to the top for sweeping skyline views and look out over the beautiful Nishinomaru Garden — a must-see!
As night falls, we return to Umeda to experience its electric evening atmosphere. I wander through its lively yokocho alleys, including Hankyu East Street, packed with local bars and hidden izakayas.
Finally, we head to Kitashinchi, Osaka’s upscale nightlife district, famous for refined bars and speakeasies. I wrap up this perfect Osaka trip with a drink at a local bar near the famous Pendulum Clock, soaking in the classy vibe of one of Japan’s best bar scenes.
This is your ultimate Osaka travel guide — from skyscrapers and shopping streets to neon canals, izakaya alleys, and hidden cocktail gems. If you love food, nightlife, and local city culture, Osaka will steal your heart!
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