Osaka Holidays

It's a one-hour flight from Tokyo to Osaka, the third largest city in Japan, but we always recommend taking the train, which is only an hour longer but a whole lot more exciting. A must on any first trip to Japan, Osaka is a large contemporary metropolis and the leading industrial and trading centre in western Honshu, but also boasts much fascinating heritage. The magnificent castle was built in 1586, and Bunraku, Japan's famous puppet theatre, developed here in Osaka in the 17th century. On any Osaka holidays, make sure to visit Tenmangu Shrine; take a walk to Nakanoshima Park (home to some 4,000 rose bushes) and wander around the Museum of Oriental Ceramics. This being Japan, Osaka is also a gourmet destination, so don't forget to try the local specialties: kushi-katsu (deep fried meats) or fugu-nabe (the infamous puffer fish). And for some retail therapy, the town is full of galleries and malls.
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Osaka holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Kanazawa – Hida Furukawa – Kyoto

    Highlights of Japan - Tokyo, the Alps and Kyoto

    Discover the best Japan has to offer on this two-week highlights tour

    15 days, from £4300 to £5500

  • One Country Fukuoka - Hiroshima - Kobe - Osaka - Shizuoka - Tokyo

    Ramen, Sake and Takoyaki - A Culinary Journey across Japan, from Kyushu to Mount Fuji

    Soak up the tranquil atmosphere on a day trip to spiritual Miyajima Island

    13 days, from £4750 to £5800

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Japanese Alps – Kyoto – Osaka

    Japan through the Eyes of a Child - Mangamania and Samurai

    Explore Japan as a family from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to the wild landscapes of the Japanese Alps

    14 days, from £5200 to £6750

  • One Country Japan – Osaka – Mount Koya – Kyoto – Amanohashidate – Kinosaki Onsen – Kobe – Onomichi

    Highlights of Western Honshu - Urban Buzz, Hilltop Temples and Coastal Cool

    Head to western Honshu for 17 days of city sightseeing, spiritual splendour, coastal calm and fantastic food

    16 days, from £6350 to £8250

  • One Country South Korea – Japan – Seoul – Gyeongju – Busan – Osaka – Kyoto – Shuzenji – Tokyo

    From Seoul to Tokyo - A Rail Adventure through South Korea and Japan

    Watch South Korea and Japan roll past your window on this 20-day rail adventure from dazzling Seoul to high-energy Tokyo

    20 days, from £6450 to £8350

  • One Country Japan – Tokyo – Hida Furukawa – Tsumago – Kyoto – Kumano – Katsuura – Osaka – Onomichi

    Active Adventures in Japan - Hike and Bike Honshu’s Highlights

    Hike, bike and bullet-train your way around Honshu on this action-packed 19-day adventure

    19 days, from £7650 to £9900

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