What is the best area to stay in Osaka?

The Takeaway 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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It's useful to be aware of these places before you start exploring.
  • Kamagasaki, Osaka. The largest homeless population in Japan is in Kamagasaki. ...
  • Kabukicho, Tokyo. Not only is Kabukicho the biggest red-light district in the country, but it's also the largest in the world. ...
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  • Ueno, Tokyo.


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