Fast, Cheap and Creative Ways To Get To Osaka

Above, the Dotonbori restaurant area of Osaka. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of the cities people should visit while in Japan is Osaka.

The city has a different vibe than Tokyo and it is a favorite place for foodies.

Tokyo Cheapo has an article on the fastest, cheapest and creative ways to get to Osaka from Tokyo.

They begin with:

Osaka: cheaper, dirtier and a whole lot friendlier than Tokyo. A vibey city of 2.7 million, it’s bigger than neighboring Kyoto—and arguably more down to earth. Osaka, a port city, was once the business hub of Japan, with merchants from all over selling their wares and serving up good grub. The food culture prevails—Osaka is known as the kitchen of the country. Whether you’re heading from Tokyo to Osaka to chow down, check out Universal Studios Japan, or you’re on some secret cheapo mission, this guide explains the fastest and cheapest ways of getting yourself there. 

Note: If this is not your only domestic trip while you’re here, a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) will almost certainly work out to be the most economical option. This discount rail ticket allows virtually unlimited bullet train rides for 7, 14 or 21 days. If you’re making a quick visit from Tokyo to Osaka, then popping down to Hiroshima, for example, the pass will more than pay for itself. 

Only doing the Tokyo to Osaka route? One-way Shinkansen tickets are available. So are buses and other cheapo alternatives. Read on for the full story!

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