Osaka VS Tokyo Which One is Better? The Complete Guide to Japan
If you're going to Japan odds are you are looking at Tokyo and Osaka. If you could only do one, which one would you pick? Both are amazing cities but the vib...

Hoang Pham
18.1K views • Aug 8, 2025

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If you're going to Japan odds are you are looking at Tokyo and Osaka. If you could only do one, which one would you pick? Both are amazing cities but the vibe and activities are very different. Let's dive into what Tokyo and Osaka have to offer and why you would want to do one over the other. Check out my channel for more Japan guides just like this one!
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🙅My Biggest Japan Regrets: https://youtu.be/yIrJgumgB5s
🛬First Hour in Japan: https://youtu.be/n3tw0ST-8Og
🚯What NOT to do in Japan: https://youtu.be/EXerZ2VOGwA
🛏️Where to Stay in Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NsPVbbf5Gv4
🈹Shinjuku Guide: https://youtu.be/EEDOaxROrAM
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Tokyo and Osaka Overview
0:50 - Why Tokyo
1:17 - Tokyo Attractions
1:42 - 10% Booking Discount
1:55 - More Tokyo Attractions
2:44 - Anime and Parks
3:29 - Temples and TeamLabs
4:03 - Amusement Parks in Tokyo
4:48 - Nightlife and Michelin Stars in Tokyo
5:34 - Osaka and Food
6:27 - Historical Castle in Osaka
7:02 - Japan's Kitchen and Street Food
7:52 - Osaka Attractions
8:33 - Osaka Towers
9:31 - Aquarium in Osaka
10:05 - Amusement Parks in Osaka
10:39 - Thoughts on Osaka
10:55 - Similarities
11:30 - Differences
12:28 - Comparing Attractions and Convenience
13:00 - Making the Decision
14:14 - Transportation between Tokyo and Osaka
14:54 - Final Thoughts
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📅Booking Things in Japan: https://youtu.be/z_BNE1G48Jk
🙅My Biggest Japan Regrets: https://youtu.be/yIrJgumgB5s
🛬First Hour in Japan: https://youtu.be/n3tw0ST-8Og
🚯What NOT to do in Japan: https://youtu.be/EXerZ2VOGwA
🛏️Where to Stay in Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NsPVbbf5Gv4
🈹Shinjuku Guide: https://youtu.be/EEDOaxROrAM
⛩️Kyoto Guide: https://youtu.be/mJFqe6HfH1Y
Follow my adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoang.pham.photography/
My Current Camera Gear:
DJI Osmo Pocket 3(Game Changing Video): https://amzn.to/3zhdsdt
Sony A7iv(Photos): https://amzn.to/33ObCBb
Tamron 28-75 2.8: https://amzn.to/3fVMTx4
Peak Design Tripod: https://amzn.to/38YsaG2
DJI Mavic 3 Pro: https://amzn.to/416EhuQ
DJI RS3 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/4gVMcB4
Wonder where I get the awesome music I use in my videos?
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Tokyo and Osaka Overview
0:50 - Why Tokyo
1:17 - Tokyo Attractions
1:42 - 10% Booking Discount
1:55 - More Tokyo Attractions
2:44 - Anime and Parks
3:29 - Temples and TeamLabs
4:03 - Amusement Parks in Tokyo
4:48 - Nightlife and Michelin Stars in Tokyo
5:34 - Osaka and Food
6:27 - Historical Castle in Osaka
7:02 - Japan's Kitchen and Street Food
7:52 - Osaka Attractions
8:33 - Osaka Towers
9:31 - Aquarium in Osaka
10:05 - Amusement Parks in Osaka
10:39 - Thoughts on Osaka
10:55 - Similarities
11:30 - Differences
12:28 - Comparing Attractions and Convenience
13:00 - Making the Decision
14:14 - Transportation between Tokyo and Osaka
14:54 - Final Thoughts
As an Amazon, Klook, and Epidemic Sound Associate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel.
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Aug 8, 2025
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