Day trips from Osaka

The third largest city of Japan, Osaka is as urban as a place could possibly get. Getting away for day trips from Osaka is rather easy; due to its accessibility to some great destinations. The lights here shine brighter than the rest of the metropolises, the high-rises appear a lot higher, and the people never really seem to sleep. With an over the top cityscape, splendid shopping districts, modern architectural marvels, a fantastic food scene, and endless recreational activities, Japan’s third largest city is like a party that never ends. It is perfect for backpackers and the well-heeled in equal measures.

With the overwhelming number of things to do in the commercial capital of Japan, Osaka can get a tad bit exhausting for even the most hardened of travellers. Owing to a flawless system of rail and bus networks, embarking on side trips in order to explore the neighbouring (and relatively calmer) prefectures is a piece of cake. In order to help you with the same, here are the 8 best day trips that you could take from the city, and to make things more convenient. All of these journeys should be around two hours, and covered by a Japan Rail Pass, given you possess one.