16 guides tagged with "osaka"
A 2026 neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Osaka on a budget — Namba (Dotonbori), Shinsekai, Tennoji, Umeda, Den Den Town, Nakatsu. Where to stay, what to eat, what to skip, and a 3/5/7-day combination plan.
Read moreA 2026 budget guide to Japan autumn foliage (koyo) — forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, day trips for peak maple viewing, free spots, where autumn beats cherry blossom, booking strategy, packing, and a 10-day autumn itinerary.
Read moreA practical 2026 family travel guide to Japan — age-by-age strategies, family-friendly accommodation, kid-friendly food, free activities, Tokyo Disney and USJ, day trips from Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka, packing for kids, and 7-day family itineraries under ¥25,000/day.
Read moreThe 2026 budget traveler's guide to Osaka — Japan's cheapest major city at ¥7,000/day. Where to stay (Namba/Shinsekai/Tennoji), what to eat for under ¥1,000, free things, day trips to Kyoto/Nara/Kobe, and a 3/5/7-day Osaka itinerary.
Read moreA practical 2026 guide to eating vegan in Japan on a budget — shojin ryori, vegan ramen, konbini picks, Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka restaurants under ¥1,500, ordering vocabulary, and dashi pitfalls to avoid.
Read moreA budget traveler's guide to Japan cherry blossom season 2027 — bloom forecast timing for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, free viewing spots, day trips to Yoshino, accommodation booking strategy, and how to see sakura without paying peak prices.
Read moreComplete 10-day Japan budget itinerary — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $700 excluding flights. Day-by-day schedule with overnight bus, real costs and zero fluff.
Read moreThe budget traveler's Osaka guide — free castle park, free shrine, free Dotonbori walk, and how to do a full Osaka day for under ¥2,500 in 2026.
Read moreReal Japan trip costs for 2026 — budget ¥8,000/day, mid-range ¥18,000/day. Includes flights, 2026 new taxes, JR Pass update, and full breakdown by category.
Read moreComplete budget guide to a Nara day trip from Osaka or Kyoto — deer park, Todai-ji temple, cheap transport, and what to eat for under ¥4,000 all-in.
Read moreWhen is Japan cheapest to visit? Month-by-month budget guide for 2026 — real accommodation prices, crowd levels, and exactly which weeks to avoid.
Read moreComplete 14-day Japan budget itinerary for first-timers — Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka for under $1,500 excluding flights. Real daily costs, zero fluff.
Read moreWhich Japan IC card to get in 2026 — Suica, ICOCA or PASMO compared, where to buy, how to use at train gates and konbini, plus mobile setup tips.
Read moreBudget accommodation in Japan explained — capsule hotels, hostels, manga cafes and guesthouses in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with real prices.
Read moreThe complete budget traveler's guide to eating at Japanese convenience stores — best food at 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart, what everything costs, and how to eat well in Japan for under ¥1,500 a day.
Read moreGet from Kyoto to Osaka for under ¥600, then eat like a king for ¥300 a bite. The honest budget traveler's guide to Osaka street food and Dotonbori.
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