Tried and tested: Best places to stay in Osaka, Japan

And hotel recommendations.

Photo by Jiachen Lin on Unsplash

The other day, I chatted with my friends about our travel plans for next year. Naturally, when it came to me — the siao (Singlish for crazy) one who “always” goes to the land of the rising sun — their immediate association was, “Japan?”

Although I love exploring Japan, Tokyo, the capital, is surprisingly not my most visited city. It’s intriguing how Osaka was the first Japanese city I stepped foot in and is, at the time of writing, the Japanese city I visited the most.

I even stayed there for a month earlier this year!

How I spent less than S$2,600 for a 30-day Japan trip

Based on my trips, I shortlisted three areas in Osaka that are best for tourists. Each area has its strengths and weaknesses. Choosing where to stay largely depends on your budget and needs.

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