Comparison
Bologna or Osaka? Which to choose for a group trip
Bologna or Osaka: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Bologna | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Mar–May, Oct–Nov |
| Vibe | Food & WineCulture | Food & WineNightlifeCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Bologna if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Osaka if your group is after nightlife. The best time to go is Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Bologna
Italy
Tortellini, mortadella and taverns under the porticoes, with Modena and Parma under an hour away by train for balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano. A group pasta class is a classic.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
Osaka
Japan
The local motto is kuidaore, eat until you drop: takoyaki and okonomiyaki in Dotonbori, cheap izakayas, and Kyoto and Nara less than an hour away.
- Best time
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineNightlifeCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.