Osaka is a go to city for amazing cuisine, nightlife, beautiful sights, tons of nearby day trips - and also their gorgeous cherry blossoms during Sakura season in the spring.  Osaka is often overlooked as a destination compared to nearby Kyoto.  This large metropolis is worth a visit or even a two-day stay.  Unlike Tokyo, where there are a million and one things to see and you feel like you might miss something if you don’t spend all your time out sightseeing, you can take Osaka at a more relaxed pace.  Use Osaka as your break while you are in Japan, while also checking out some of Japan’s best Hanami spots.

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