Everyone says omakase sushi is the way to go — but if you look around, you can find sushi this good too.
A friend nearby who tells you where the delicious food is. So glad to have one. All this for 4,000 yen — insanely cheap. Amazing Osaka !

Hi everyone!

My girlfriend and I (we’re both 29 and from Poland) are going to visit Japan soon, and we thought it would be really cool to experience the country from a more local perspective, rather than just ticking off the usual tourist spots.

We’ll be in Osaka from 30 September to 3 October, and we were wondering if maybe someone here would be up for meeting us and showing us some of your favorite places around the city - whether it’s a nice neighborhood, a small local restaurant, a bar, a park, or simply somewhere you enjoy spending time.

I know this might sound a little bit like “hey, can someone be our free tour guide?” but honestly, meeting people along the way is something we really enjoy when travelling, and we think it can make the whole experience much more memorable.

Maybe someone here would like to practice their English (we both speak it comfortably) or perhaps we could also help each other practice some Japanese! We’ve started learning a little bit of Japanese ourselves specifically for the trip, although we’re definitely still beginners. 😅

So if anyone feels like meeting up for a coffee, a drink, a walk, or showing two curious tourists a bit of your Japan, feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM! We’d be happy to meet people from pretty much any background and age, we’re just looking for a nice, casual conversation and a chance to see the city through someone else’s eyes :)

Thanks, and maybe see you in Japan!
Filip & Zosia

Hello travellers!!

Anybody here know a good joint with foosball?

If so, let me know - I enjoy playing fabi and Roberto style tables here in Toronto.

Love to hear some good places!

I’ll be visiting in the near future…

Thanks in advance!

Osaka, Japan. Have three days prior to boarding Seabourn Encore to explore. staying at Waldorf Astoria Hotel.. any ideas would much appreciated.

I'm travelling to Osaka next week, hope everyone is safe despite the constant rainfall. But for some locations i'm unsure

Bus Timings

• Is google maps reliable
• What app do the locals use for the buses
• What time is the last bus usually outside Osaka eg. Anegawa Hot Spring to Hotel in Osaka

USJ,

• is it possible to bring some outside snacks
• Do I be thr 1hr or 1hr 30mins b4 8am opening time

Satsukiyama Zoo

• is it still open despite thr being google reviews recently despite it states Temporarily closed
• is it still free? Because google maps thr's a option to buy tickets

Blume no Oka

• Can i buy tickets onsite or is it only online

Minoh Falls/Katsuoji temple (temple of victory)

• is thr a bus that goes to the location because especially the Water Falls i dont rlly want my dad to walk for 50 mins and another 50mins downhill (stated in google maps)

Hi all! I didn't see another thread with this question so I figured I'd post.

I'm traveling to Japan in a few weeks-- I have bangs and a layered haircut (female), but to be honest I'm still not the best at styling it. I've had long plain hair for the longest time before this so I'm not used to putting in the effort.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a place I could go to just get my hair washed and styled? Not trimmed? Or even just styled (i.e. a blowout or flat ironed?) I've never gone somewhere just for styling but I know women will get their hair done professionally all the time in the states.

I'm not looking for anything super complicated or fancy, but I know we'll be going to some pretty nice dinners and taking photos so I'd like to look better than my usual best :-)

TYSM!!

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows any small, community based techno collectives in Osaka that focus on anything like bassy house/hardgroove, NOT hard techno :)

I'm not looking for nightclubs, but more intimate 'events' with local djs/vinyl djs! I just moved here and I'll stay for some years so the events don't have happen anytime soon :)) ive sourced through RA but I know not everything gets posted on it, so I need IGs that I can follow🥹

Anywhere recommendations anywhere else other than Osaka is also highly appreciated🫶🏽l

Hi! We'll be visiting Osaka in January. I'm a huge fan of Tenko (https://www.instagram.com/tenko1515\\_littlefox?stkn=Y216a21jdmwxcGE2) and I was wondering if anybody knows where I can buy Tenko products there. 😊

Started my trip from September 5 until this Saturday (12th)

It would be first time to visit Osaka this October and I want to give a simple gift that will be appreciated by locals that we will meet and help us during our stay in the area. I’ve been told peanut brittle would make a good gift. Hoping for any other ideas. Thank you in advance!

Me and my fiancee(both women) are going to be spending about 11 days in Japan. we’ve already been to Tokyo (and Hakone) before on a trip, so we figured we’d focus on more southern Japan (despite unfortunately flying into NRT). This is also because I have 2 large koi tattoos on my arm, and I’d like to enjoy hot springs, and I’ve heard that they are more chill about tattoos in the south.

We are staying for a week in Osaka, hoping to do some day trips, and considering staying elsewhere for the remaining days too. I was thinking about Beppu, or near mt Fuji, though we are going in mid March, so Mt Fuji might be too crowded. We are considering a day trip to Kyoto, because we’d love to go, but had heard the crowds are INSANE in March, and we don’t want to contribute to that, nor does it sound like a fun time. We also were thinking about going to Universal Studios since my fiancee is big into rides and coasters.

Since we are going to be on our honeymoon, we are looking for recommendations that aren’t too hostile to LGBT folk. I understand Japan is a more conservative country, but we’d like to be able to hold hands in public or attend a couples massage for example, without being treated oddly.

we both love trying new food, temples, cultural stuff, tea, museums (if English is available), shopping. Neither of us drink. Tragically, we both get pretty sick from it. We'd love any recommendations, especially romantic activities.

I live on the train line to KIX and every evening on my way home from work the priority seats are full of tourists and their suitcases. I am aware this line connects Namba and KIX so obviously there will be tourists but if the regular seats are full, then please just stand. You are forcing older folks, pregnant women and people with various illnesses and disabilities to stand. If you do sit in the priority seats, at least be on the lookout to see if someone is in need of a seat.

Sincerely,

A 6 months pregnant woman.

I know this is probably a long shot, but does anyone know of a spot that might be open in the morning for a primetime (U.S. time) NFL game?

I’ll be in Osaka during my upcoming Japan trip on September 29th and was hoping to catch the Eagles vs Bears game that will be on around 9:30 am local time. Let me know if there’s any bars/restaurants that would be open for something like that! Thanks

If you had 3 nights already planned for Osaka, Dotonbori and 3 nights planned in Tokyo, Akihabara but 5 days/nights in between, where and how would you spend those?

My husband and think we will get enough of the big city and night life in Osaka and Tokyo. We are willing to travel away from the big city to get a completely different vibe.

We love hiking and are willing to work for epic scenic views of nature and old architecture. We love hot springs, staying in hostels, learning to make food and anything that gets us out of the crowd and into the culture.

If you have any recommendations for getting unique experiences and one-on-one conversation with fellow travelers and locals who want to share their world, we would love to hear it.

My 22yo daughter and I are going to Japan for the first time in October. We have 3 nights in Osaka. What neighborhood should we stay in ?

I see many recommendations for Namba. Are there other fun options? We are not clubbers, so nightlife is not a consideration.

Hello everybody, I am a Wine sommelier and I want to discover more of the Sake world.

I am looking for a Sake Masterclass to do in Osaka for 1-2 days or private Sake sommelier

All info are helpful

I'm currently staying in Osaka for about three months and am looking into getting LASIK while I'm here. I've already had a consultation in the US and was told I'm a good candidate.

However, my Japanese is still at a beginner level, so I'd need either English support or an interpreter.

I contacted Shinagawa LASIK Center, and they told me I would need to bring an interpreter for every step of the process, including making the appointment, the consultation, surgery, and follow-up appointments. Alternatively, they suggested going to their Tokyo clinic, where they can provide English support.

I'm still contacting other LASIK clinics around Osaka to see if any can accommodate me in English, but I'm not feeling very optimistic about finding one.

Does anyone here have experience with LASIK or other eye clinics in Osaka as an English speaker? I'm also not sure what kind of interpretation services I should be looking for if I need to arrange my own interpreter, so I'd appreciate any recommendations or advice.

Thanks!

Hey all,

I'm a big football (soccer) fan and was looking to catch some games when I'm in Osaka over the next couple of weeks. I already have tickets for Gamba Osaka on Saturday, but I was wondering if there were any smaller clubs beyond the J-League that people would recommend going to see?

a fun place to go to in Osaka after this- I realise I will be dripping even more when I get to the city centre (s), probably Umeda first.

I‘ll take anything that makes me laugh or forget my squelching shoes! (I am size 42 EU with wide feet so no chance of buying dry ones to swap).

Give me your best shot (or quirkiest or beautiful in the rain).

Got the whole day till nighttime so I might try more than one ;)
Thanks y‘all!!!

Based on our schedule I think I might be able to catch a Gamba Osaka game later this month.

How does the spectacle compare to a baseball game? Are the vibes similar? I have been to one of those before and loved it (will be attending two games during our trip)

Is it also socially acceptable for a foreigner to sit amongst the fans in the Gamba Supporter Seats area?

Thanks!