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Japan
Dotonbori in 4 hours: takoyaki on the canal, ramen at midnight, neon reflections.
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LayoverScore 92Downtown is 60 minutes from the airport by metro.
Night market
A canal-side entertainment district in Osaka's Minami area, lined with neon signs and street-food stalls. Known for takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
Culture
A reconstructed 16th-century castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, now a museum of the site's history. The current main tower dates to 1931.
Wellness
A large hot-spring bathing complex in Shinsekai with European and Asian themed onsen zones. Also has saunas and a pool area.
Music
A jazz and live-music club in the Sonezaki-shinchi area of Kita-ku. Hosts touring jazz and contemporary acts; reservations recommended.
Craft
A covered market near Nipponbashi with about 150 stalls selling seafood, produce, and street snacks. Dates to the Edo period.
Fitness
A public swimming pool in Kita-ku with an indoor pool year-round and an outdoor pool in summer.
Spiritual
One of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku. Grounds are free; the inner precinct and pagoda charge a small fee.
Culture
A guided walking food tour through the Dotonbori and Namba street-food area. Stops sample takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other local dishes.
Before you leave the airport