Comparison
Lyon or Osaka? Which to choose for a group trip
Lyon or Osaka: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Lyon | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇫🇷 France | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.2 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Mar–May, Oct–Nov |
| Vibe | Food & WineCulture | Food & WineNightlifeCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Lyon 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.
Lyon
France
Often called France's food capital: traditional bouchons, the Les Halles Paul Bocuse food hall, and Beaujolais and Rhône Valley wines within day-trip range.
- 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.