Rihga Royal Osaka

Located in Naniwa, close to the center of Osaka, this museum opened in 1965, with human rights as its focal theme. On display are widely...

The name of the museum explains its general aim with no twists. The displays inside include anything from the latest gadgets to the espec...

This wine bar and restaurant which is located about a seven-minute walk from JR Osaka Station shares a building with several other kinds...

This is one of the largest "live houses" in Osaka, with a standing capacity of around 1,000. The sound equipment and quality are also amo...

Although the accent is heavily on jazz, the Blue Note does present a wide range of acts from many other genres of modern music, including...

This eclectic cafe in the Umeda district serves a fine selection of imported teas and is a great place to relax or chat when you have ple...

This is a highly recommended branch of the Japan National Tourist Organization's national network of tourist information centers. English...

For the best view of Osaka, head to the Floating Garden Observatory (Kuchu Teien Tenbodai). At 557ft it offers a complete 360-degree view...

This restaurant characterizes its food as borderless, though it definitely has some Japanese touches, considering the abundance of vegeta...

Udonsuki is the main Nabe (hotpot) served at this nabe shop. Udon noodles are put in at the beginning of the preparatio...

Croquettes (breaded, deep-fried meat) are served in an original way at Nesupa. The owners have created a hybrid of the traditional croqu...

If you want to try ramen, the ubiquitous Japanese fast food of choice, there is no better place than Kamitora. The handmade Kagoshima-sty...

Although this bright, spacious restaurant makes only a vague attempt with its hues and limited pictures to suggest Russia, the food itsel...

For a true Osaka taste, this restaurant claims to be the best Okonomiyaki (pancake) restaurant on the planet. The cabbage pancak...

Kushimaru specializes in serving high-quality Japanese beef grilled over charcoal; diners can enjoy their meals on an open patio. Despite...

Shooby Dooby actually occupies four floors but this is not immediately apparent from street level. You can walk into the big modern resta...

Bruno, located in the Hep Navio shopping center, is a curry restaurant whose dark, intimate interior is not brooding but more reminiscent...

Kineya is located on the seventh floor in the food center. There is a great view of Osaka here, so try to get a seat by the window. At ni...