5 Things to Do in Osaka, Japan: 5 Best Places to Visit

If you have limited time in Osaka, here are 5 of the best or "must-see" places to visit. The video is a quick overview of these Osaka favorites: Team Lab Botanical Garden, Osaka Castle and Gardens, the Kuchu Teien Observatory, Shinsekai, and Dotonbori.

@seniorsolotravel

For Senior Travelers: All of the places required some walking, but mostly on flat surfaces, with the exception of the Osaka Castle. If you have mobility limitations, please check their website for accessibility (listed below).

For Solo Travelers: Overall Japan is extremely safe. I did have problems with the Google Maps app when in certain areas and the train terminals, but otherwise was able to get around easily.

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0:00 Introduction
0:19 Team Lab Botanical Gardens
2:50 Osaka Castle, Museum and Gardens
5:23 Kuchu Teien Observatory
6:57 Shinsekai
9:27 Dotonbori
11:36 Honorable Mentions

[osakameetup]

#6. When traveling to Osaka, I recommend joining one of my meetup events. It’s a rare opportunity to meet and talk to locals in English.

[FarooqiA]

Great information and thanks for sharing. I am traveling to Japan this August for ten days. I have a question for you, Should I buy a JR card?

[alycelim]

Where did u book the canal trip? Tks for your video on Osaka. Which hotel did u stay?