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15 Best Things to Do in Osaka 2026: Food, Neon, Castles, USJ and Day Trips

The best things to do in Osaka, including Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Shinsekai, Universal Studios Japan, Nara day trips and food tours.

The best things to do in Kyoto for a first trip, including Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, Gion, Nishiki Market, tea and day trips.

The best things to do in Tokyo for a first trip, including Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, food tours, day trips and where to stay.

The best things to do in Split, including Diocletian’s Palace, Marjan Hill, beaches, markets, Klis, Trogir, Krka, Hvar, Brac and island ferries.

The best things to do in Dubrovnik, including the city walls, Old Town, Lokrum, Mount Srd, beaches, kayaking, Elafiti islands and day trips.

The best things to do in Rotorua, including geothermal parks, Maori cultural experiences, Redwoods, hot pools, mountain biking, lakes and day trips.

The best things to do in Queenstown, including Skyline, jet boats, Milford Sound, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, wineries, hikes, skiing and where to stay.

The best things to do in Jeju, including Seongsan Ilchulbong, Hallasan, Udo, waterfalls, beaches, Olle trails, markets and car rental tips.

The best things to do in Busan for a first trip, including Gamcheon, Jagalchi, Haeundae, Gwangalli, temples, beaches, food and where to stay.

The best things to do in Seoul for a first trip, including palaces, markets, neighbourhoods, hikes, nightlife, DMZ tours, food and where to stay.

Explore Croatia with Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Plitvice, Krka, Istria, ferry days, coastal old towns and island-hopping routes.

Explore New Zealand with Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mount Cook, Rotorua, Hobbiton, Waitomo, road trips, hikes and weather-aware pacing.