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Kansai International Airport is located 50 km from the centre of Osaka City. The most convenient route is taking a taxi from the airport, taking around 45 minutes to reach the city centre. Alternatively, you can take the Haruka Express, which will take you from the airport to centrally located areas, like Tennoji and Shin-Osaka, in less than an hour. Other transportation links include car rentals, buses, high-speed ferries, or car rentals.

Osaka is a beautiful city that offers a lot of options for travellers with its blend of ancient Japanese history and modern Japanese entertainment. Be sure to start your trip with a visit to Osaka Castle. This 450-year-old building sits proudly in the city centre and amid blossoming gardens and is a symbol of the unification of Japan in the 16th century. If you are visiting during cherry blossom season, take a stroll in Osaka Castle Park for breathtaking photo opportunities.

Overlooking Osaka Bay is Universal Studios Japan, offering over 50 attractions and rides for the whole family. It features fun and thrilling attractions with all your favourite themes and popular movie characters, such as Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. The park is divided into ten different themed zones, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Keen shoppers should also visit and enjoy the famous retail streets of Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, where they can browse through many tax-free and high-end stores carrying a range of international and local brands. You can also find a number of shopping malls and boutiques in the famous Shinsaibashi-suji shopping arcade.

Visitors can also enjoy panoramic views of Osaka from the transparent floor at the Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory. You can access the Observatory from the centrally located Osaka-Abenobashi Station train station, which is also within walking distance of the beautiful botanical gardens of Tennoji Park.

Those looking to venture on a day trip outside Osaka should consider paying a visit to Nara Park, as it can be reached in approximately 45 minutes by train. Here, you can find many of Nara’s main attractions, including the Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple. If you are an animal lover, Nara Park is a haven, as you can encounter hundreds of free-roaming deer.

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Frequently hailed as “The Nation’s Kitchen”, Osaka is a foodies’ paradise and has something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Be sure to visit Dotonbori, famous for its bright and colourful billboards, for some local street food favourites, including takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers). For a more luxurious dining experience, you can also head over to Umeda, a major commercial, entertainment and shopping district, to explore elegant restaurants. Additionally, travellers should also visit the Kuromon Ichiba Market for fresh seafood and local delicacies.

Before arriving in Osaka, it’s best to know the basics so you can easily navigate your new surroundings. Below is what you need to know before your flight to Osaka.

• Currency: Japanese yen (¥, JPY). Find out the current conversion rate.
• Plug: 100V Type A or B
• Time zone: GMT+9
• Language: Japanese