While most tourists flock to Tokyo, Osaka, the country's third-largest city, offers its own unique blend of modern urban life with contemporary architecture and rich historical heritage. Now, the city ...

Osaka may be Japan’s third-largest city behind Tokyo and Kyoto, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive in my book. It boasts an incredible culinary scene with numerous options, earning it the ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city for you.

It’s taken some time but Osaka, gateway to Japan’s Kansai region, has moved well out of Tokyo’s long shadow. Today, Japan’s third-largest city is one of Asia’s top urban travel destinations and ...

Make a wish—and see others’ dreams come true—amid thousands of daruma dolls at Katsuoji Temple. Get lost in the glowing orbs of the magical forest installation at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka. Savor ...

If you’ve experienced enough of cosmopolitan Tokyo and need a change of pace from serene Kyoto, then you’ll need a list of the best things to do in Osaka, the spirited heart of the western Kansai ...

Hotels ranked on industry awards, guest reviews and hotel class ratings Unbiased content created by U.S. News editors Photo tours of select hotels by local experts Navigate forward to interact with ...

I checked in Patina Osaka two days before its glass doors officially slid open to guests on May 1, a bit sleep deprived after a red-eye flight with my 15-month-old daughter. The graceful yet ...

Osaka, Japan, and the surrounding Kansai region are the country's spiritual heartland. The site of one of the earliest capitals of the country, Osaka remains a vital center for trade and ...