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More laid-back, friendlier, and even more obsessed with food than Tokyo, there are a TON of cool things to do in Japan’s friendliest city! Enter a food-coma on a street food tour, let your inner weirdo out at a maid cafe, explore ancient castles, or go nuts on karaoke nights. The possibilities are endless, you could live in this city for years and never get bored. AT A GLANCE: Our Top 5 Picks for Things to do in Osaka Japan The Top: Eat ALL the Street Food Most Unusual: Get Weird at a Maid Café Best at Night: See the Skyline from Above Most Romantic: Proclaim Your Love at a Shinto Shrine Best Free: Take a Break at Namba Parks I’ve explored Osaka, the pretty stuff, the freaky stuff, I’ve truly seen it all. Stay on the tourist trail or head off the beaten path, this guide has got it all. I LOVE Osaka… let me tell you all about it! Photo: @audyscala The Broke Backpacker is supported by you . Clicking through our links may earn us a small affiliate commission, and that's what allows us to keep producing free content 🙂 Learn more . Table of Contents Show The Top Things to Do in Osaka Japan Where to Stay in Osaka Some Additional Tips for Visiting Osaka FAQs on Things to Do in Osaka Concluding the Best Things to Do in Osaka The Top Things to Do in Osaka Japan Photo: @audyscala Backpackers in Japan love Osaka. And so do I. To be fair, it’s quite hard not to! Exploring this city has endless possibilities, there is a new adventure waiting around every corner, and you can do just about anything. ANY. THING. Directly below, you’ll find a table with the top things to do in Osaka Japan. The juicy juices are coming after that! THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN OSAKA JAPAN THE TOP THING TO DO IN OSAKA Eat ALL the Street Food Culinary capital Soul food destination Gastronomic paradise VIEW ON GETYOURGUIDE MOST UNUSUAL THING TO DO IN OSAKA Get Weird at a Maid Café Unique cultural experience Quirky and fun Interactive entertainment VIEW ON KLOOK BEST THING TO DO IN OSAKA AT NIGHT See the Skyline from Above Breathtaking views Nighttime charm Perfect for photography VIEW ON GETYOURGUIDE MOST ROMANTIC THING TO DO IN OSAKA Proclaim Your Love at a Shinto Shrine Unique cultural experience Symbolic significance Tranquil atmosphere FIND OUT MORE BEST FREE THING TO DO IN OSAKA Take a Break at Namba Parks Architectural marvel Relaxing atmosphere Cultural significance FIND OUT MORE The Top Thing to Do in Osaka The Top Thing to Do in Osaka Eat ALL the Street Food The kitchen of Japan, home of Japan’s soul food… Osaka is THE go-to place to stuff yourself silly in Japan. Book Tour Most Unusual Thing to Do in Osaka Most Unusual Thing to Do in Osaka Get Weird at a Maid Cafe Experience the unique maid cafe culture in Japan! Why? Because you’re weird, I’m weird, and Japan is definitely weird. Get Weird Best Thing to Do in Osaka at Night Best Thing to Do in Osaka at Night See the Skyline from Above We’re suckers for views and we know you are too. This is made infinitely better when lit up after dark! Get High Most Romantic Thing to Do in Osaka Most Romantic Thing to Do in Osaka Proclaim Your Love at a Shinto Shrine What could be a more romantic thing to do in Osaka than to visit a Shinto shrine dedicated to a suicide pact? Do It Best Free Thing to Do in Osaka Best Free Thing to Do in Osaka Take a Break at Namba Parks Not only is it a great shout for any architecture lovers, but also a super chill spot to take a break. Visit Namba 1. Take a Stroll around Retro Goodness Arcades Galore! Photo: @audyscala People tend to imagine Japan in two ways: wooden houses and paper doors (the whole “traditional Japan”) OR a mega futuristic place that’s basically just one massive city on an island with a zillion skyscrapers and arcades and all sorts of mad stuff. Close, but not exactly the case here. There was a place in time that existed between these two eras and people usually call it the 20th century. In 1912, this quirky little district by the name of Shinsekai was born and proceeded to be severely neglected after WW2. And that sexy thing you see in the back there is Tsutenkaku Tower! Fast-forward to the 1980s and it got a facelift. Since then, people visit for the retro appeal of an area that really conjures the “old days” in Osaka. Ironic for a place whose name literally means New World . Entrance: free to look around! Hours: 24 hours Address: 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, saka-shi, saka-fu 556-0002 2. Eat ALL the Street Food Will Hatton, founder of TBB, enjoying Osaka street food Photo: @audyscala The kitchen of Japan, home of Japan’s soul food… you can call it whatever you want, but Osaka is undoubtedly the place to stuff yourself silly in Japan. There’s even a word to describe just how food-mad Osakans are: kuidaore , which basically means to eat yourself broke. Whilst there are enough English-menu joints spread across town, that just won’t cut it. I heartily recommend you get yourself on a tour so you can really appreciate the breadth and depth of Osakan cooking. And actually know what the hell it is you’re eating. Trust me, eating yourself into a non-receptive state of food-comatose is one of the best things to do, not just in Osaka, but in Japan as a whole. Entrance: Depends on the spot/tour Hours: Dependant on the location Address: Various locations in the Namba district and Dotonbori area Book on Airbnb 3. See the City from the River What a view… Photo: @audyscala It’s easy to forget that Osaka is basically a coastal town that’s shot through with hundreds of waterways. A great way to see the city, and to pay a little bit of an homage to the watery heritage of the Kansai capital, is to explore Osaka via its most famous river: Dotombori Canal. You can think of it as a futurist Venice of sorts. Or don’t. That’s up to you, but you need to come and check out this unique sight! Entrance: $7USD for adults Hours: 13:00-21:00 (Monday-Friday), 11:00-21:00 (Saturday-Sunday) Address: 1 Chome-9 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan 4. Make Handmade Udon Noodles If you’re looking for a foodie activity that’s a bit more hands-on, a handmade udon cooking class is an absolute must. Learning to make udon the traditional way is not only a unique culinary experience but also a fab way to immerse yourself in Japanese food culture. Keiko, the host, is incredibly welcoming and well-prepared, ensuring you have everything you need to create your udon noodles step by step. She even goes the extra mile by taking photos of everyone and sharing them after the session <3 The class is interactive, easygoing, and perfect for food lovers – kids included! From kneading the dough to savoring the udon you’ve made, you really get an appreciation for Japanese cuisine. View on Airbnb 5. Become a Samurai Master Watch out;) Photo: @audyscala It might be a bit weird to start showing a hefty interest in samurai and sword fighting back in your own country, but, hey, guess what? You’re in Japan! This is the land of the samurai. Nobody cares if you want to dress up and start waving a sword around — there might even be a chance that you’re meant to. There are places you can go to fulfill all your warrior wishes — training sessions and gear, everything. They’ll even choreograph and film a fight scene with you in it! Holy cow. LAST SAMURAI is one of them, and Tokubetsu Japan offers a 2-day full power samurai treatment if you want to take it all the way. It might be part of the “weird things to do in Osaka” list, but let me reiterate: this is Japan. Weirdness is the best part of the package. Entrance: depends on package booked Hours: 2 day experience, starts from 9.30am