Osaka in One Day | A Perfect Day Trip from Kyoto

Is a day trip to Osaka from Kyoto worth it? We spent a day exploring the best of Osaka to show you exactly what’s possible! Osaka is one of Japan’s most vibrant cities, and it makes an easy and rewarding day trip from Kyoto. In this video, we take you along on our journey by train to explore the city’s highlights, from world-famous food to historic landmarks and neon-lit streets.

What we cover in this Osaka travel guide: We start in “Japan’s kitchen” to sample the local food scene before visiting the iconic Osaka Castle. From there, we dive into the heart of the city to experience the electric energy of Dotonbori and the shopping at Shinsaibashisuji. We also discover how modern Osaka blends with everyday life, finding hidden shrines tucked between skyscrapers.

We finish our day at the Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory for a breathtaking sunset view over the skyline before catching the train back to Kyoto.

If you’re planning a Japan itinerary and wondering how to see Osaka in one day, this video will give you a realistic look at the best things to do!

🏨 We stayed at (in Kyoto)
📍The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo: https://booking.stay22.com/travelwithme/b36oN8A_E7

Places to stay in Osaka:
📍Hotel Nikko Osaka: https://booking.stay22.com/travelwithme/5a23q79fJz

📍The Lively Osaka Honmachi: https://booking.stay22.com/travelwithme/LaN4SxZb4y

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00:00 Intro
00:11 How to get to Osaka from Kyoto by train
01:14 Information about Osaka
01:40 Food culture in Osaka
03:19 Osaka Castle
06:01 Dotonbori
07:48 Shinsaibashisuji
09:27 Food in Osaka
10:10 temples in Osaka
10:57 Umeda Sky Building’s Floating Garden Observatory

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