215Never double-dip kushikatsu skewers in communal sauce potsWhen eating deep-fried skewers (kushikatsu) in Shinsekai or Dotonbori, dip your skewer into the dark Worcestershire-base…FoodCultureMistakes to avoid
198Kuromon Ichiba Market: go at 10:00 AM for fresh seafood grillingKnown as "Osaka’s Kitchen", Kuromon Market features over 150 stalls. Pick giant King Crab legs, fresh scallops, sea urch…MarketFoodFirst-time tips
185Explore retro Shinsekai under Tsutenkaku Tower after darkBuilt in 1912 with Paris and Coney Island inspiration, Shinsekai offers a gritty, nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere unlike…NightlifePhotographyHidden Gem
168Osaka Castle park grounds are free; skip the modernized interior museumThe massive stone moats, cherry blossom groves, and grand stone defensive walls of Osaka Castle are completely free to w…BudgetWalkingSightseeing
