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Nara Tours from Osaka
Written by Viator, December 2011
Nara, located in Japan's Kansai (Southern) region, was the country's first permanent capital city, established in the year 710 AD. Nara is easily accessible from Osaka via either high-speed train or ... Read more
Kyoto Day Trips from Osaka
Written by Viator, January 2011
Osaka is an excellent location from which to explore various tourist attractions in Japan. In particular, Kyoto is widely regarded as one of the Japanese cities that are not to be missed for visitors ... Read more
3 Days in Osaka: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Japanese province of Kansai has Kyoto as its temple goddess, but working-class Osaka adds the down-to-earth charm of a very modern Japanese city to the province's list of attractions. By day, the ... Read more
Kaikyokan Aquarium in Shimonoseki
Written by koalakiss86 , Australia, November 2010
A few hours west of Osaka is Kaikyokan Aquarium in Shimonoseki, it's the home of the blow fish and our friend just HAD to take us here to try the blowfish. It's said that unless the blowfish is ... Read more
Kintai Bridge Cherry blossom festival
Written by koalakiss86 , Australia, November 2010
This cherry blossom festival is located of course at the kintai bridge, its most famous for its hump like structure, its a small fee to cross this famous bridge to get to the beautiful gardens on the ... Read more
Best hotel in Osaka, Sheraton Myako.
Written by koalakiss86 , Australia, November 2010
With a shuttle bus too and from the Osaka airport, a central city location and just mins from the main train station did i mention english speaking staff...The Sheraton Meyako Hotel is great. What ... Read more
Osaka: A Short History
Written by Emma , Australia, July 2011
Early beginnings: Osaka is centrally placed between busy river and sea routes and has therefore always been Japan’s gateway to the rest of the world. Naniwazu Port, the predecessor to the modern ... Read more
Experiencing Osaka
Written by Lydia , October 2012
Tokyo gets all the attention for its big city feel and Kyoto for its ancient culture, but the city of Osaka shouldn’t be overlooked when planning your Japan itinerary. Known for its ... Read more
