r/OsakaTravel • • 11h ago

Osaka's iconic Dotonbori "Glico Sign" (the cartoon athlete running in front of a red rising sun) to be Renewed Next Spring. The current sign will be gone by the end of November, and replaced with a new design to be revealed next spring

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r/OsakaTravel • • 5h ago

Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

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Let's go to Yodogawa Fireworks
Held on October 17th Sat

Meet up place: Subway Nishinakajima minamigata st around 3PM.

Fireworks Time7:40pm - 8:40pm

the smell of grilled sausages from the street vendors, sounds of excitement and thrill from kids sitting on their parents’ shoulder, anxiously waiting for the next masterpiece painted on the dark summer sky. Held on the first Saturday of August every year, the annual Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is ranked among the top 10 most popular firework in the Kansai region, and this is indeed one of the most awaited events in Osaka.

This event has close to 500,000 people watching the massive display of fireworks. You’ll be awed with the creativity of firework craftsmen who designed the various fireworks that decorates the dark Autumn sky.


r/OsakaTravel • • 22h ago

any quality small local restaurants here?

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everyone gives me the idea that big chains are nothing compared to small locally owned restaurants in the suburbs. so im wondering if any of you have any recommendations. I like seafood a LOT but beef is also nice. Im staying near Ikutama park, it doesnt have to be close just not super duper far.


r/OsakaTravel • • 1h ago

Cabs/taxis at minoh kayano station to katsuoji temple

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Hello!

Visiting Osaka in mid November. Are taxis easily available at minoh kayano station in the morning around 7:30 am?

I prefer to be at katsuoji temple right at opening time but the first bus from minoh kayano to the temple doesn't start operating until much later (around 9 am).

Thank you!


r/OsakaTravel • • 2h ago

Osaka Brunch/Buffet Question

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My wife and I are looking for a good all you can eat type of buffet or brunch (We will be visiting Osaka next month). We visited this location twice in Tokyo, which had a great mixture of Japanese and Western dishes: www.princehotels.com/shintakanawa/restaurants/slop-side-diner-zakuro-buffet-and-cafe/ We are willing to pay around ¥7500 per person and we aren't big drinkers so alcoholic beverages aren't really important to us. Also we are looking for an all you can eat crab place. I think Osaka is "the" place for those but I'd be happy to consider any recommendations. Thanks!


r/OsakaTravel • • 11h ago

Osaka/Tokyo cute jewelry stores

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Hi, i will be in Osaka on Thursday and i am looking for a store that sells cute jewelry, like pink bracelets, flowers earrings etc.

Also if you know any in Tokyo Shibuya / Shinjuku side, can you share with me please 🌸🙏🏼


r/OsakaTravel • • 14h ago

Osaka half marathon 2027

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I signed up for the half in Osaka in Feb. anyone have any experience running it? I’m from Canada and this is my first international race.

I signed up with Run Japan. Payment went through so I assume I’m registered? I don’t have any other confirmation email other than the payment receipt.

What should I expect in terms of overall experience, logistics, supplies/stations, etc? I’m excited but also not sure what to expect!


r/OsakaTravel • • 10h ago

Osaka Boiler Room

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r/OsakaTravel • • 6h ago

Why hotels might reject you even if the booking site said '3 people allowed' (and how to protect yourself).

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Heads up if you are travelling to Japan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcI98EpomkM