3 surprisingly easy day trips you can take from Osaka

You can reach these cities in less than an hour from Osaka.

Photo by Bagus Pangestu

One of the reasons why I love going to Osaka is its proximity and accessibility to other equally fun and interesting cities. I don’t like changing hotels (because packing and unpacking is a chore), so I usually set my base in Osaka and take the train to explore neighbouring cities.

If you’re not sure where to stay in Osaka, check out the link at the end of this post. It is also a good place to start if you haven’t thoroughly explored the city and need some insights into its major tourist areas.

But if you’re ready to venture out, here are three cities that are less than an hour’s train ride from Osaka.

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1. Nara (about 40 minutes away)

Nara, particularly Nara Park, is perhaps best known for its freely roaming deer. You can purchase deer senbei (crackers) to feed them and make them do tricks like bowing…