4 Day Osaka Discovery

Welcome to Osaka, Japan's lively second city, known for its love of good food, busy streets and warm local character.On arrival make your own way to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and recover from the journey at our own pace.There is time to wander the lanes of Dotonbori, find a local eatery for dinner, or simply relax close to the hotel. Special Information Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal may offer the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide for a full day exploring Osaka's food culture on foot, travelling between sights on the city's public transport. Begin at Kuromon Ichiba Market, known locally as Osaka's Kitchen, its covered arcades lined with stalls of fresh seafood, wagyu, seasonal fruit, pickles and freshly made street snacks. On a guided eating tour taste your way along, with the sampling adding up to a relaxed light lunch. Later visit the Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum, a small Dotonbori museum devoted to the woodblock prints once made across the Osaka and Kyoto region. In the late afternoon take a hands-on cooking class and learn to make okonomiyaki, Osaka's savoury pancake, then sit down to enjoy your own creation for dinner. Afterwards return to the hotel or carry on exploring at your own pace. Inspiring Highlights Osaka – Kuromon Ichiba Market food tour Osaka – Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum Osaka – Okonomiyaki cooking class Special Information The Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum is closed on Mondays and is visited only if time allows.

Today is free to spend as you please. With the guided sightseeing behind us, there is time to enjoy the city at a gentler pace. Osaka Castle and its surrounding park make for an easy outing, with wide paths and plenty of places to sit. Closer to the hotel, the grounds of Shitennoji, one of Japan's oldest temples, and the greenery of Tennoji Park are within easy reach. For views over the city without much walking, the observation decks at the Umeda Sky Building or Abeno Harukas are a relaxed choice, and the food halls beneath the large department stores are a good spot to pause for lunch.

Enjoy a final morning in Osaka at leisure before departure.Depending on your flight time, there may be a chance for some last-minute shopping, a nearby café, or simply a quiet morning before we head to the airport. Make your own way to the airport for our onward flight.Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience. Special Information Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.