Most people travelling to Japan considers the capital city of Tokyo as the only destination worthy of their visit but the city of Osaka is another great place where you can experience the urban phenomenon of Japan along with a sight of its history and culture. With its futuristic architecture and the fast paced life style of its inhabitants, on the first glance you may find it quite similar to Tokyo but Osaka has few sights in its treasure that makes a vacation here a unique experience.
Osaka Airport a man made marvel itself as it is on an artificial island made just of the airport receives frequent flights from all over the world. If you are travelling from Europe then it will be a good idea to book a direct flight to Osakawith British Airways, KLM, Air France or Lufthansa. Keep in mind though that you’ll be travelling half a world away so the direct flight may not mean a nonstop flight and there can be touchdown for 15 to 20 minutes for refueling. American Airlines like Delta, United and American Airways fly frequent direct flights to Osaka. You may also find a cheap flight to Osaka with Air Nippon, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Alitalia or Air China.
Accommodation in Osaka is comparably cheaper than Tokyo but still you may have to pay quite a hefty amount for a good hotel. There are a lot of places that you can explore in the city but the highlight of your visit will be the Osaka-jo, a 16th century castle that was rebuilt in 1931 with concrete. It is quite famous with the tourists and you can also visit the museum of the castle to know more about the history of castle and the city of Osaka. The large surrounding park of Oska-jo is a great place for relaxing and of-course for taking a few pictures to take back home.
Universal Studio of the city is a response to the Disney Land of Tokyo, and offers a lot of entertainment for the people of all the age groups. The Osaka Aquarium is home to some of world’s largest whale sharks and is a great opportunity to observe these colossal mammals up close.
But it’s not just these historical and entertainment sights that makes the stay in the city memorable, Osaka also has a vibrant nightlife that offers a lot of good times to the tourists. Dotombori is the area of Osaka you will not want to miss if you are looking a lively nightlife. With its many restaurants, bars, clubs and theaters a trip to Dotombori will surely be an unforgettable one.
So if you want to visit Japan, and you want to see both the modern and the historical sides of the country, Osaka is the place you should not miss.
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