The city’s reputation as Japan’s premier party town is challenged by few. Here’s how to make the most of a brief visit.
Tucked away in the lively Dojimahama neighbourhood, Zentis is a new and surprisingly understated hotel. Why is it surprising? Well, it’s a sister property of the Palace Hotel in Tokyo, one of the capital’s grandest properties. While there’s no moat here, there is an excellent cocktail bar and the Upstariz restaurant which cooks Japanese ingredients with French techniques. The location is a real winner, with easy access to all parts of the city thanks to the metro system.
Adults and kids alike had to be patient waiting for the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World to open on the outskirts of Osaka. When the pandemic abated sufficiently in early 2021, only Japanese residents could visit, but gaming geeks from around the world can now drop in. There are clever hidden games places around the park, as well as the predictable array of Nintendo characters, from Bowser to Princess Peach to the Mario brothers themselves.
Osaka’s reputation as Japan’s premier party town is challenged by few. Even the hedonists in Tokyo struggle to make a serious argument that their city can match Osaka for informal fun any night of the week. There are different spots all over the city for a good time, but it’s hard to look past Dotonbori, which thrums with excitement and opportunities for mischief.
Osaka’s reputation for street food creates a false impression that perhaps it simply doesn’t know how to be refined, but the Michelin Guide has, in recent years, sprinkled constellations of its cherished stars across the city. For a very high-end experience that aims to show another face of Osaka, head to Koryu in Dojimahama, where local chef Shintaro Matsuo works magic with local ingredients.
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