We spent 3 nights each in Kyoto and Osaka on our 14-day Japan trip. Here's our honest, category-by-category breakdown - vibe, cost, food, crowds, and more - to help you decide which city (or both) is right for your family.

Osaka was one of the easiest stops on our whole Japan trip to feel at home in. Here's where we stayed, an honest breakdown of the city's four main areas, and vetted family-friendly hotel picks in each.

Real numbers from our final stop in Osaka - hotel, food, and experiences, broken down honestly, from a family who actually did it.

From Dotonbori's neon chaos to an accidental discovery at Tsutenkaku Tower, here's our honest take on things to do in Osaka with kids - the good, the crowded, and the surprisingly cheap zoo.