Japan is the 4^th largest island country in the world and the largest island country in East Asia. Osaka is the 3^rd largest city in japan, with a population of over 2.5 million people in its greater metropolitan area. Osaka is the capital city of western Japan, and it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan.

 

It’s a vibrant city filled with unique culinary, cultural and eye-opening experiences you won't find anywhere else in Japan. Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Osaka Castle is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Japan. Kyobashi is northeast of Osaka Castle, home to Osaka Business Park.

 

Hotels in Osaka cater to a wide range of budget, style, and preference, boasting spacious guestrooms with impressive city views, impeccable service, and quality facilities for a truly enjoyable stay experience. From stylish boutique hotels for backpackers to exquisite five-star properties for affluent travellers, these accommodation options are strategically set within prominent KL districts where you’re never too far from the city’s must-visit attractions, shopping, nightlife and dining venues.

 

 

By Road: Traveling by bus is the cheapest way to travel in the city. There are many day and overnight buses which run between Osaka and other locations throughout Japan, which can be a cheaper alternative than shinkansen fares. There are air-conditioned buses connecting various places within and outside the city. Non air-conditioned buses are also available which usually run in the smaller towns.

 

By Rail: Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains arrive at Shin-Osaka station, to the north of the city center. From Shin-Osaka, you can connect to the city center by using the Midosuji subway line, or connect to the local JR network for other destinations. First, second and economy air-conditioned coaches are available in the trains. 

 

By Sea: Osaka International Ferry Terminal is located at Nanko in the Osaka Bay Area. There are no banks, post office, shops, or restaurants in the terminal. The nearest subway station is Cosmo square Station, which is about a 15 minute walk from the terminal. A free shuttle bus is available at the station. Taxis are also available at the station.

 

By Air: The main international gateway to Osaka is Kansai International Airport. Most domestic flights arrive at Osaka International Airport, also known as Itami Airport. Itami is connected to the Osaka Monorail, but the monorail is expensive and traces an arc around the northern suburbs, so to get to the centre of the city you will need to transfer to a suburban Hankyu railway line. The airport has two railway connections to the city: JR West's Kansai Airport Lines and the private Nankai Electric Railway that offers service to Namba. Limousine Buses are also available for travel to Osaka.

Osaka, Japan