Osaka Guides

Everything we know about Osaka and Kyoto — honest, updated, and always local.

Osaka · Transport

Mastering LUUP: The Ultimate E-Bike Hack for Osaka & Kyoto

Skip the crowded buses! Learn how to use the LUUP e-bike app to effortlessly explore the hidden alleys of Osaka and Kyoto like a true local.

6 min read

Osaka · Food

Yamazaki Distillery Guide: Taste Rare 18-Year Whisky on a Budget

Discover how to taste super-rare Yamazaki 18-Year whisky for cheap at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Learn how to score the mandatory reservations.

6 min read

Osaka · Food

Kohaku Umeda: Osaka's Famous French Oden & How to Skip the Line

Discover Kohaku in Umeda, Osaka's viral French-Japanese fusion bistro. Try their famous porcini oden and learn our insider trick to skip the massive lines.

6 min read

Osaka · Day Trips

USJ Super Nintendo World: Why You Need an Express Pass

Planning to visit USJ's Super Nintendo World? Here is exactly why an Express Pass is mandatory, plus local tips to beat the crowds and save time.

6 min read

Osaka · Day Trips

Expo '70 Park Sakura Festival: The Ultimate Local Guide

Escape the Kyoto crowds and experience 5,500 cherry trees at Osaka's Expo '70 Park. Discover local hacks for the best picnic spots, food, and transport.

6 min read

Osaka · Food

Why Mugito Mensuke is Actually Osaka's Best Ramen

Skip the generic chains. Here is your local guide to Mugito Mensuke, Osaka's absolute best ramen, including queue survival tips and what to order.

5 min read