Osaka, Japan is also known as “The Nation’s Kitchen” (天下の台所, tenka no daidokoro).  It is the home to dozens of delicious foods and wonderful sights. As a famous Japanese proverb goes: Dress into ruin in Kyoto, eat in ruin in Osaka.  Find a furnished apartment in Osaka with KaguAruoo. A rental website that offers convenience and hassle-free rental procedure. You can search for a furnished apartment online via KaguAruoo Search Page, send multiple inquiries to different landlords from apartments you are most interested in. Do not worry since inquiring is free in KaguAruoo, a tenant will only be charged if he/she signs a contract. Before a tenant can sign a lease contract, a tenant must first create an account. Creating an account in KaguAruoo is also very simple. You only need to submit one valid identification for verification. While waiting for the verification of your submitted ID, feel free to communicate with the landlord for certain matters you want to discuss. Signing of the lease contract with the landlord can also be done online. KaguAruoo also accepts all major credit cards for payment of the rent.

From fine dining to delicious street food, here is the ultimate dining guide to Osaka’s most iconic dishes and famous attractions.

Dotonbori, known as the heart of Osaka and one of the most iconic streets in Japan, is a great spot for cheap Osakan street foods and izakayas. For first-time travelers, Dotonbori offers so much energy, shops, and eateries.

Must-try foods in Dotonbori

 

Melon bread ice cream

Melonpan does not have a melon inside, but is made of a crisp cookie dough sandwich in ice cream. You can get this mouth-watering dessert from mobile vans parked on every corner at Dotonbori.

 

Takoyaki

A popular Japanese dish made from octopus. It is shaped as balls that are made with flour-based batter and cooked in a molded pan. The balls are then brushed with takoyaki sauce and sprinkled with green laver and shaved dried bonito.

 

Okonomiyaki

A savory pancake mostly made from cabbage, flour, eggs, pork or seafood and mixed into a batter then grilled into an iron plate. Its name derived from the word okonomi which means how you like or what you like and yaki means cooked.

 

Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten

One of the most popular restaurants in Osaka is a restaurant specializing in crabs, especially Japanese snow crabs. They offer steamed and chilled crab, crab sashimi, crab chawanmushi, crab gratin, crab sushi, crab tempura, and many more that will surely leave you craving for more.

 

Ichiran Ramen

Ichiran is very well known for its tonkatsu ramen. Tonkotsu is one of the most popular styles of ramen where pork bones are simmered for hours getting its creaminess and fatty broth. It is topped with seaweed, pickled vegetables, marinated egg, red pepper sauce, spring onion, and garlic.

 

Iconic places in Osaka

 

Osaka Castle

Considered one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Constructed in 1583 and completed in 1597. The castle is open to the public and is easily accessible from Osakajōkōen Station. The castle hosts popular festivals such as cherry blossoms as Nishinomaru Garden has 600 cherry trees.

 

Universal Studios Japan

A must-see attraction not only for kids but for kids at heart.  Combining Universal Studios magic and Japanese efficiency makes it one of the most enjoyable amusement parks anywhere. USJ was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia that opened in March 2001.

 

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