Osaka
Soundtrack: City Lights by the Moonlight - Tomoko Soryo
Cafes
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Modern, sleek cafe and a great place to study or work.
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Features a terrace overlooking the Tosahori River.
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Excellent bakery offering dine-in breakfast and lunch options.
Restaurants
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Okonomiyaki is an absolute must-try in Osaka, and this is one of the best spots for it.
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A recommendation passed on by a Japanese friend.
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A lively, affordable okonomiyaki restaurant close to Tsūtenkaku.
Bars
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Cozy speakeasy bar with nice cocktails.
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Attractive all-you-can-drink offer and a fun place to meet locals.
Day Trips
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Port city famous for Kobe beef. Make sure to have a steak here.
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Home to one of the most impressive castles in Japan.
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Take a morning or afternoon walk through Nara Park surrounded by free-roaming deer.
Other Activities
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Touristy, but a vibrant retro neighborhood packed with streetfood.
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Panoramic view over Osaka, especially around sunset, towering above the entire neighborhood.
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Sports complex that is especially fun at night for indoor tennis, basketball, and arcade games.