Osaka

Immerse yourself in Osaka, a city which combines the madness of Japanese urbanity with historical and cultural delights – a city which has also been dubbed the “Nation’s Kitchen” and the gourmet food capital of Japan. Welcome to a city not famous for its specific sites, rather the energetic urban buzz of bustling shopping malls and eateries during the day, and flashing neon nightlife glamour.

A visit to Osaka Castle and heritage museum inside is a good place to start your exploration of this live-wired city. Other sites such as the Osaka Museum of History or Shitenno Temple are likewise popular amongst the cultural fanatics. Why not head to Umeda Sky Building and soak up an open-air view of Osaka on the rooftop observatory, before hitting the shops for some retail therapy. Find a mix of gigantic department stores and quaint designer boutiques in Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s most famous shopping district. Whatever you’re looking to buy, Osaka has it all – whether it be electronics in Nippombashi, or the latest youth fashion trends in the hip Amerikamura.

You’d best fill up after a hard day’s sightseeing and shopping, and you’ll be hard pressed to not find a delicious street cart display, restaurant or eatery around each turned corner in Osaka, as the city well embraces the philosophy of kuiadore or ‘eat until you drop’! Sample everything from the basic (but nonetheless delectable) udon staple to the famous takoyaki or okonomiyaki treats, and your tastebuds will thank you for it. Whatever you choose to indulge in, this city is sure to astound any traveller, so why not book with Jetabroad today and travel to Osaka in no time at all.