8 of the Best Day Trips From Osaka

Get the Full StoryOsaka is Japan's second-largest city behind Tokyo. It's a sparkling, modern metropolis with an excellent street-food scene, loads of culture, stellar shopping, and small pockets that you could explore for days. The city's overall central location also makes it a great home base for exploring the region. Several of Japan's must-see destinations are easily connected to Osaka via the Japan Railway JR and Shinkansen bullet train. We've calculated the distance and weighed the options to come up with eight of the best day trips from Osaka. Whether it's feeding sacred deer, soaking in ancient hot springs, or going back in time, none of these trips will take you longer than two-and-a-half hours each way.

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