Cruise Ports Northeast Asia - Osaka (PDF Chapter)

This is the Osaka chapter from Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Northeast Asia guidebook.

Osaka is not pretty in the conventional sense – though it does have a lovely river cutting through the centre – but it packs more colour than most. The acres of concrete are cloaked in dazzling neon; shopfronts are vivid, unabashed cries for attention.

• explore the grounds and history of dramatic Osaka-jo
• maps
• embark on a culinary tour to eat your way through the city’s best street food and fine dining
• transport
• admire the view from Abeno Harukas, Japan’s tallest building
• food & drink

Coverage includes: Eating Out in Osaka, Osaka-jo, Sights, Activities, Shopping, Eating, Drinking.