Osaka

Situated at the starting point of "Yodo River" on the "Osaka Bay", Osaka is the major island of "Honshu." It is a designated capital city in "Osaka Prefecture" authorized by Local Autonomy Law. The city has traditionally been the economic capital of "Japan" and is home to 18,643,915 people. Osaka is historically referred to as the Mecca of gourmet food or "nation’s kitchen."

Recognized as the second largest city of Japan, Osaka is the central metropolis of "Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto" trio and "Kansai" region. As the seat of the oldest capital and centre of marine transportation, it has been a cultural and economic hub of the country since historical times. Besides, several cultural and historical properties positioned in the region and extremely skilled performing arts recognized as the "Kamigata Culture" along with various community festivals, temple and shrine passed on from time to time.

 Things to do in Osaka

Osaka offers you an ideal mixed ambience. Whether you are a shopping maniac or a gourmand, you must visit this beautiful city, as other than looking at the tourist sites in Osaka, visitors have several other things to see and do.

The folks of Osaka are very practical and cozy. They enjoy their lives to the fullest and look for special places where they can commemorate the occasions with zest and fun through shopping, sports, culture, music and food. Osaka is also popular for vibrant nightlife. It gathers an electrifying energy at night with "neon lights" flashing on eyes and seducing people to the drumming of each sort of music and partying.

"Osaka Museum of History" is situated just close by and offers a charming view of the development of city. This museum is also one of the attractions of Osaka citizens and tourists as well. Whether you look for restaurant with lavish dinning arrangements or reasonable and cheap restaurants, you can find it all in the city. Besides, some underground shopping malls are also filled with lavish restaurants so that guests can make the best of their time and leisure.

Airlines flying to Osaka

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airways, Japan Air Commuter and Korean Air provide cheap air fares to visit Osaka