Osaka - Japan (commences 1st October)

As Japan's second largest city, Osaka is recognised as the gourmet food capital of the country. Here you can wander through literally thousands of restaurants packed away in its alleys, malls and streets, try traditional sushi, octopus dumplings and pan-fried batter cake. This is a city to be savoured!

With the upsurge of rapid industrialization in the 20 th century, Osaka has enhanced the country's economic prospects with the construction of the Kansai International Airport on a man-made island in the vicinity. The splendor of the flora and fauna of this ground is reason enough as to why it is the favorite of foreign visitors.

Osaka takes on a different mood and displays a different form of expression during each season of the year. Because every season is beautiful in its own way, there is no best time to visit. So come and experience just how diverse and wonderful the city can be!

For flight* information to Osaka visit www.jetstar.com.au

* Flights subject to regulatory approval

Top 5 things to do:

1. Osaka Castle
The Osaka Castle is Osaka's symbol (pictured) and contains thirteen structures which have been designated as Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese government.

Learn about Osaka’s history while visiting the inside as well as the top of the castle.

2. Tenjimbashi-Suji Shopping Street
Japan’s longest shopping street, which stretches approximately 2.6 km - nearly as far as the distance between three subway stations.

3. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Be surprised by the huge whale sharks. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed here in tanks.

4. Floating Garden Observatory (Umeda Sky Building)
One of the landmarks of Umeda, Osaka. On the top is the Floating Garden Observatory, where Osaka’s cityscape can be viewed from a height of 170 meters.

5. Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide. The most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year’s visits.

Links for more Information: www.osaka-info.jp

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