Osaka is Japan’s third largest city by population and the central metropolis of the Kansai region. It’s a food lover’s paradise, which led earning Osaka the nickname “the nation’s kitchen”. Today, that name has evolved to refer to the city’s reputation as a gourmand’s paradise. October to November is an ideal time to visit Osaka. The weather is similar to spring and the autumn foliage is lovely, especially from around mid- to late-November. This incomparable city is filled with the different attraction points like the Universal Studios Japan, which is one of Osaka’s most visited attractions. It is fun no matter what age you are. If you’re a fan of instant noodles, then you need to visit the Cup Noodles Museum. It’s a free museum dedicated to instant noodles which serves as a tribute to its creator and founder, Momofuku Ando. With the biggest fish of the world in it the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan becomes a must visit place. Umeda Sky Building, a place to get a bird’s eye view of Osaka. The Umeda area is also home to many malls, shops, restaurants, and cafes, so you may want to spend an entire day exploring the area. This is where you’ll find some of the city’s best depachikas as well. Osaka Castle is the city’s most popular historical attraction. It’s considered one of Japan’s most famous landmarks, set in a beautiful spacious park and surrounded by 600 cherry trees. When in Osaka it is must to visit Shinsaibashi city’s premier shopping district, then Dotonbori in Namba is its kitchen. Visiting Osaka without making a stop here would be like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. It’s a gastronomical sin!