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Discover nature in Japan - 20 beautiful spots to visit

Toni — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:46:57 +0000

Japan's cities are vibrant, crowded, exhilarating and intense but that is far from all there is to Japan. You don't need to go far from these major metropolitan centres to experience nature in Japan. There is another side of everyday Japanese life that exists in the mountains, rural villages, around lakes, out on the hiking […]

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Autumn in Japan - Exploring the Golden Route

Toni — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 05:00:38 +0000

Seasons are a highlight of travelling in Japan and the perfect time to experience the Golden Route from Osaka to Tokyo. Autumn in Japan brings colourful leaves known locally as Koyo, seasonal foods and many unique experiences discovering parks, gardens, temples and natural mountain regions. What is Japans Golden Route? While we love exploring Japans […]

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Kuromon Market - A must for foodies visiting Osaka

Toni — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:00:18 +0000

Kuromon Market is a MUST for the visiting foodie in Osaka. Located in Namba, it's operated in the same location for 120 years. There's plenty of ready to eat options in addition fresh unique produce so why not come for a look around and a seafood breakfast or lunch? I absolutely adore Japanese food so […]

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Visit the Harukas 300 Observatory for incredible views in Osaka

Toni — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:00:15 +0000

We're always on the lookout for a unique perspective on a city. Whether that's from above, from the water or from another unique vantage point. In 2014 the Abeno Harukas 300 observatory opened in Osaka offering 360-degree views from 300 metres above the city. We'd not gotten around to visiting on previous stays in the […]

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Umeda Sky Building Views Over Osaka

Toni — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 20:00:54 +0000

Get a birds eye view of Osaka city from the Umeda Sky Building. Orientate youreself ready to start exploring and spot iconic locations like Osaka Castle and the lights of Dotonbori.

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Things to do in Osaka | Travel Guide

Toni — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:00:02 +0000

An Osaka travel guide that answers all your questions as a first time visitor. How to get to the city, the diversity of things to do in Osaka plus where to eat, play and stay. We'll share the most popular places that should not be missed alongside some personal favourites you might not find in […]

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Osaka Castle - a Samurai past and stunning gardens

Toni — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:00:23 +0000

Osaka Castle is a dramatic green space in the midst of the city. While the castle is a recreation, not an original, it captures the feudal history of the city with excellent views from the top floor. The gardens are spectacular and it's one of the most popular destinations in the city to enjoy the […]

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Osaka Amazing Pass | Is it good value?

Toni — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 22:30:29 +0000

We often don't find city passes or discount passes to be great deals for us because we're slow travellers. We like to have a good look around, spend some downtime in a local cafe or tea shop, take time out to eat and wander off on a few tangents along the way. That said we […]

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An autumn leaves visit to Minoo Park and Falls in Osaka

Toni — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:00:06 +0000

Ask a local where the best place is for autumn colour in Osaka and you're likely to hear 'Minoo Park'. It's a short train ride from the city into the suburbs but well worth it for a nature escape and some of the best leaf colour around. While the area is really popular with locals […]

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Indulge in the city's unique flavours on this Osaka food tour

Toni — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 20:00:37 +0000

One thing we love about Osaka is the food culture here. There's a reason the city has earned a reputation as Japan's kitchen. While you can savour all types of food, and there are some excellent high-end restaurants to enjoy, it's the street food culture that really makes Osaka different from other Japanese cities. This […]

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