Osaka City Guide

Airport access, Osaka Amazing Pass, IC cards, neighborhood orientation

Osaka-specific customs, Japanese phrases, and dining etiquette

Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and gyoza

Yakiniku, sushi, ramen, and teppanyaki

Dotonbori bars, craft beer, and late-night eats

Neighborhood spots tourists walk right past

Nara, Kobe, and Mount Koya

“Found a kushikatsu joint in Shinsekai through the street food section. JPY100 per skewer, crispy perfection, and I was the only tourist there. Would have walked right past it without this guide.”

“Used the nightlife section after midnight. Found an izakaya open til 4am with JPY300 highballs. Met a group of locals who took us to three more spots. Best night of the whole trip.”

“We almost skipped Osaka entirely -- only had one day planned. The guide convinced us to stay three days instead and it ended up being the highlight. The hidden gems section is unreal.”