Osaka is situated in the most densely populated part of the country on a plain sheltered by hills and opening on to Osaka Bay Osaka was the undisputed merchant and cultural center of Japan; and today modern Osaka City continues to compete with Tokyo for recognition as the business and cultural heart of Japan. Osaka was a major port for China from the 7th century and was the centre of the national rice and sake trade from the 17th century.

Bay area which is one of the major Osaka Tourist Attractions and is best known for the Osaka Aquarium. The Osaka Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world and displays a large number of aquatic animals ranging from various fishes, aquatic plants, reptiles and mammals. Tempo zany Harbor area. Here you will find the Universal Studios Japan. This studio is one of the three movie based theme park (in Japan/Osaka---write) where the visitors can see the live action shows of the popular Universal Studios films. The Spa World where there are 16 different spas. This place is quite popular among the local residents and tourists. Undead Sky Building Osaka- This is a spectacular high rise building in the Osaka region. The building has two main towers which are connected by the Floating garden Observatory. Sumiyoshi Trish Shrine- It is one of the most famous shrines in Japan. This shrine has a historical background and is a popular tourist destination. The Osaka tour will indeed be a memorable experience which is surely going to enrich your touring experience.

The third largest city of Japan Osaka is a shopper's heaven. Long stretch of streets filled with shops having wares of all kinds fulfilling your minutest of requirements is made available. Fashion Boutiques featuring designer wears and popular names like Gucci, Pravda which are hallmarks of the fashion industry are all present. The local handicrafts of Osaka are the identity of the culture, customs and age old tradition of Osaka, Japan. The Tennoji Area sells the most exquisite looking antiques. But the most exciting place to look and study the traditional handicrafts of Osaka, a visit to the Japan Folk Crafts Museum.

Osaka has some of the most delicious food in Japan. Takoyaki, small savory cake dumplings containing a bit of octopus, is a symbol of Osaka. Okonomiyaki, a Japanese crepe or pancake, is another representative food of Osaka. don are a type of thick Japanese noodle, and kitsune is a piece of sweet deep fried bean curd. The combination of the two in a bonito and kelp broth is delicious are some of the famous dishes of Osaka.

Warm, hot and appealing for much of the year, the climate in Osaka varies noticeably season to season. During the winter months in Osaka, you can expect temperatures to hover around 10°C / 50°F by day and only slightly above freezing at night. The summer weather brings highs of 35°C / 95°F and a fairly humid and muggy climate.Noticeable climatic periods include the rainy season during June and July, which .The typhoon season falls between September and the beginning of October,

The currency of Japan is Yen in Japan, Credit cards are accepted pretty much everywhere, and you find ATMs in the strangest of places throughout the country. For exchanging money, stick to banks, and use US dollar traveller's Cheques as these give you the best rates.