Flights : The nearest airports located near Osaka are Osaka International Airport and Kansai International Airport. The Kansai International airport caters primarily to international travelers whereas Osaka international Airport is mainly for domestic flights. From Kansai airport, you could take the JR electric train and shuttle buses; it would take around 70 minutes to reach Universal Studios Japan. You could also take the same transportation to Osaka City.

Some of the highlights of Osaka are, Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (The world’s largest aquarium), Shitennoji Temple, and its many bustling streets for shopping and its wide varieties of delicious Japanese cuisine. Added to this there are the many festivities here. On January 10th , Toka Ebisu, (Fortune God Festival) brightens up the city, and everybody goes out into the streets, it is especially crowded. In July is the Tenjin matsuri, (Tribute to the Gods); the world biggest on water festival by the bay. In August, we have Hanabi Daikai, the fireworks festival and in December, Mandoue, literally translated as thousand lights festival. Mandoue brings out all types of lightings onto the buildings in Osaka, it is particularly breathtaking and picturesque.

How to get to Mt. Koya from Osaka?

Osaka goes to Koyasan and needs to take the Nankai Electric Railway. It starts from Osaka Namba and takes the Nankai Electric Railway Takano Line to the terminal station at the Lele Bridge Station. There is no need to take the cable car to Koyasan.

How to get to Hakone from Osaka?

Shinkansen to Odawara and then buy Hakone Pass

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Q: Things to do near Osaka for family & child?

You could try Universal Studios Japan,The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan,Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel,Legoland Discovery Center Osaka in Osaka

Q: How to get to Osaka from Nagoya?

Nagoya is the fastest in Shinkansen in Osaka, 50 minutes, 6,560 yen, free seat. However, the Shinkansen only goes to Shin-Osaka. It takes about 10 minutes to transfer to JR Osaka. It takes about 10 minutes. From 6:00 in the morning to 19 in the evening, there is a class every 10 minutes. There is no problem in the round-trip.

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Osaka Travel Guide

Osaka is the center of Japan’s Western region, known for being a hub of gourmet cooking, the nation’s water capital and the “Vice President” of Japan’s cities. A symbol of the metropolis, Osaka Castle is a must-see attraction that is representative of the continuous historical changes in the city. Universal Studios is another destination well worth a visit, with its Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Minions and Sesame Street attractions all waiting for a fun-filled family visit. If you’ve got a small child in tow, fun awaits at the mysterious underwater world at Osaka Aquarium, or the nearby Tempozan Ferris Wheel from the top of which you can get a beautiful view of Osaka Bay. In terms of shopping, Osaka Umeda District in the north, Namba in the south, along with Shinsaibashi and Midosuji offer endless stores and malls to discover. Be sure to visit a couple times in case you miss something your first time in Osaka.

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