The best places to stay (in order of preference) are Kita, Minami, Honmachi (Central Osaka) and the Shin-Osaka Area. Other decent places to stay include the Tennoji Area and the Osaka Castle Area.
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The TakeawayThe best places to stay (in order of preference) are Kita, Minami, Honmachi (Central Osaka) and the Shin-Osaka Area. Other decent places to stay include the Tennoji Area and the Osaka Castle Area.
In general, there are no “ghetto” level bad neighbourhoods in Japan, but some locals avoid going to Shimanouchi and Nishinari (considered to be populated with many nightlife workers, prostitutes, dealers and yakuza). Good neighbourhoods are Suita (in the outskirts of Osaka), Kujo, Taisho, Horie and a few more.
A Little More RelaxedThe Kansai region as a whole has long been characterised as more friendly and outgoing than Tokyo and this is somewhat true. People in Osaka tend to be a bit more open and generally won't hesitate to speak to you even if you're a foreigner.
It's known for having some of the best food in Japan and it offers plenty to do for first-time visitors. If it's your first trip and you don't have a lot of time, then I'd say that 3 days in Osaka is ideal. It'll give you enough time to see the city's top attractions without feeling rushed.
You can visit Osaka at any time of year because the weather is temperate. The best times to visit Osaka are the fall (October/November) and spring (March/April/May). Summer (June/July/August) in Osaka is hot and humid. Winter (December/January/February) in Osaka is cold but not too cold for traveling.
Kabukicho is the biggest red-light district in Tokyo, where you can find everything from adult entertainment to prehistoric reptiles, neon samurai shows, acclaimed bars and restaurants, love hotels, and more.