What We Spent in Osaka: A Real Cost Breakdown
Same as our Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Hiroshima & Miyajima breakdowns. We are keeping this one short and focused on the numbers. Transit isn't included here, since we tracked transportation trip-wide rather than city-by-city. For a general sense of what transportation costs, check out our full 14-day Japan cost breakdown.
Osaka was our final major stop, and it delivered some of our favorite food and neighborhood-wandering of the whole trip.
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Osaka Subtotal (Hotel + Food + Experiences): $707.80
Where We Stayed
HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi — 3 nights, $409 total
We picked this hotel because of the location which was absolutely perfect. It's close to the busyness of Dotonbori Street, so it was easy to pop back in to drop off bags, rest, or just take a reset from all the craziness whenever we needed it. The library in the lobby was also a hit with Jackson, and for families, there are a lot of free rental items available too, including strollers.
Read More: Where to Stay in Osaka With Kids: Our Honest Take
What We Ate
Osaka Food: $251.09
Osaka tied Tokyo for our highest food spending of the trip - this city is genuinely famous for its food scene, and we ate accordingly and by accordingly we mean A LOT. To see exactly what we ate, why and were be sure to check out our Ultimate 14-Day Japan Travel Guide-Gluten Free Edition. If you’re not gluten free there will be no shortage of food for you, either - we promise! You may be interested in the standard edition of our Ultimate 14-Day Japan Travel Guide!
What We Did
Osaka Experiences & Attractions: $47.71
Like a few other stops on this trip, many of our favorite Osaka memories came from simply exploring neighborhoods and eating, not from ticketed attractions.
Read More: Is Osaka Good for Kids? Our Honest Take
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Where to Next: Tokyo (Haneda)
After three nights in Osaka, we took the Shinkansen back to Tokyo for one last night before flying home, staying at a hotel near Haneda Airport so our departure morning would be easy. Because that night was in Tokyo, it's counted in our Tokyo breakdown ($137), not here.
Book it: Osaka to Tokyo: Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Tickets
Read More: Where to Stay Near Haneda Airport With Kids: Our Honest Hotel Review
