After a overall of seven trips, one would believe our team is done with Osaka. We have written more than two lots of articles featuring the city, its attractions, its cuisine, as well as a number of itineraries that begin here. however here’s the thing: there is no running out of possible topics about Osaka. Not only is it a dynamic destination, a marriage of the traditional as well as the modern, it is likewise centrally located, a crossroads that burst into a network covering a number of other prefectures.
Because of its location, Osaka’s food as well as culture, in general, have influences from adjacent prefectures. just look at its cuisine. Shabu-shabu, for example, is always associated with the city however really originated in Tottori. Kobe beef is likewise offered at countless restaurants in Osaka, however the beef is supplied by its neighbor.
For travelers, this makes Osaka an perfect jump-off point to other prefectures. everybody understands that Kyoto, Nara, as well as Kobe are just a short train trip away. however Osaka is likewise a gateway to lesser-known however similarly interesting destinations not as well far away.
Last month, we had the chance to find for ourselves one more hidden destination that can quickly be accessed from Osaka. We were invited by horizon travel as well as tours to embark on a 6-day Osaka journey. We explored the usual Osaka favorites, however what sets this tour bundle apart is that it took us to Wakayama, the spiritual heart of Japan. Here’s whatever that went down!
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
Day 1: Manila to OsakaWhere to stay in Osaka
Day 2: WakayamaWhere to stay in Wakayama
Day 3: Shopping! (Rinku premium Outlets as well as Shinsaibashi)
Day 4: Kuromon Market & universal Studios Japan
Day 5: totally free Day
Day 6: Osaka to Manila
Itinerary Summary
About horizon travel as well as Tours
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Day 1: Manila to Osaka
PAL aircraft at Kansai worldwide Airport
We flew in to Osaka via Philippine Airline’s direct non-stop path from Manila. It was an enjoyable flight. My usual routine when I fly is sleep-eat-sleep. That’s it. however a few of PAL’s new aircraft provide personalized home entertainment function with the private built-in screen in every seat as well as a USB port to let you fee your phone or other gadgets. It was already dinner time when we arrived, as well as we were welcomed by Osaka’s famed gastronomic offerings — an eat-all-you-can dinner no less.
Where to stay in Osaka
Daiwa royal hotel D-City Osaka Higashitemma
Day 2: Wakayama
The next day, with Osaka being our jump-off point, we headed to Wakayama, which is found just south of Osaka in the Kansai Region. Wakayama is a breath of fresh air from the usual day tour routes coming from Osaka.
Kuroshio Market
Aside from the world-famous as well as UNESCO-recognized pilgrimage sites, Wakayama is likewise understood for its fresh fish as well as seafood directly from its ports, particularly the tuna. one of the prominent food destinations in Wakayama is the Kuroshio Market where we had our tasty seafood lunch. For foodies, one of the fascinating things to see is the tuna filleting shows done by the professionals daily. Kuroshio Market is found in Marina City where visitors can likewise purchase souvenirs, as well as delight in taking pictures around Porto Europa, a European-inspired complex with a style park.
Nakano BC Sakagura
Wakayama is likewise well-known for its fresh creates as well as food manufacturing. We visited two of the products Wakayama is most understood for – umeshu (plum wine) as well as Japanese soy sauce. It’s fascinating to understand exactly how these longstanding products shape the economic climate of Wakayama today. Plum wine is one of the core products of Nakano BC Sakagura, which started as a brewing factory as well as has now broadened to other lines of company such as health and wellness products, important oils, as well as cosmetics.
Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory
Yuasa is the birthplace of the Japanese soy sauce. Our see to the most respected soy sauce factory, the Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd. factory, provided us a glimpse of the traditional brewing process. The business integrated the traditional as well as the contemporary process to further enhance the high quality of their soy sauce. We likewise got to try the soy sauce flavor ice cream, which surprisingly tasted good!
Where to stay in Wakayama
Kishu Minabe royal Hotel
Day 3: Shopping! (Rinku premium Outlets as well as Shinsaibashi)
Filipinos like buying for pasalubong whenever they travel outside the country. Osaka is likewise well-known for its buying districts. The whole day was devoted to shopping! We went to Rinku premium Outlets where you can discover high-end brands in addition to other fast-fashion brands. as for me, I went to KitKat’s gift Shop, a free-standing store offering chocolatory series, prominent flavors, aswell as regional ones. Rinku is open from 10 AM to 8 PM.
After lunch, we headed north for a cruise down Okawa River, courtesy of Aqua-liner Aquatic Bus. It was a amazing method to delight in the riverside scenes. The trip took 15-20 minutes, which was sufficient time to take everything in.
Aqualiner
We’ve stayed longer as well as certainly exhausted all our energy as well as money at Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka’s oldest as well as iconic buying district. Stretching practically 600 meters, different tax-free shops, from regional brands to well-known worldwide brands, run along this industrial avenue. It’s congested all year round, averaging 60,000 visitors on weekdays as well as doubling the figure on weekends. Dotonbori, which is Osaka’s food mecca, is just a few minutes walk from Shinsaibashi.
Day 4: Kuromon Market & universal Studios Japan
We started Day 4 at around 10 AM, which would provide us sufficient time to check out Kuromon Market as well as assist ourselves with lunch.
For over 190 years, Kuromon Market has been understood as Osaka’s kitchen area for its practically endless array of gastronomic options, ranging from unusual fruits to mouth-watering seafood that you can eat or have prepared on the spot. compared to other markets I have visited in Japan, Kuromon is really a bit pricier, however the experience makes up for it. They offer products in little servings, which enables visitors to get a taste of a wide range of products, something that a routine restaurant can’t provide you. There’s just so much to see as well as taste here. If you want to try Kobe beef however not flush sufficient to pay for a appropriate cut, you can get hold of little slices here. even the deadly fugu (pufferfish) is offered in one of the corners.
Kuromon Ichiba Market
We were handed some coupons that we might utilize to shop for food at participating stalls. I wasn’t in the mood for something adventurous that morning (sorry, fugu), so I stuck with my preferred Japanese food, sushi.
But for the next stop, it was time for me to put on my adventurous hat because, hey, it’s universal Studios Japan! It’s a movie style park that might bring a great deal of fun to youngsters as well as adults alike, an attraction we would not want to miss when in Osaka. It is the very first us branch in Asia, however it has been provided a new life when they opened the Wizarding world of Harry Potter as well as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Today, it is one of the most visited style parks in the world, drawing in guests not just from Japan however around Asia.
I had such a grand time that if I narrated whatever I enjoyed, it wouldn’t in shape in this post, so I produced a separate short article for it. Read: universal Studios finest Rides
Day 5: totally free Day
On this day, we were provided the flexibility to do whatever desired or go anywhere we wanted, provided that we would return on the exact same day. If you’re taking this tour, you’ll have a great deal of options. Nara is one of the most usual choices. Kobe as well as Himeji in Hyogo prefecture are likewise quite compelling. however by far, the most prominent is Kyoto.
Once the seat of imperial power for more than a thousand years, Kyoto is dotted with many essential ancient temples, shrines, palaces, as well as other historical structures; hence, it gained the UNESCO world Heritage site historic Monuments of ancient Kyoto recognition.
Arashiyama
There were only two products on our checklist that day: Arishayama as well as Fushimi Inari Shrine. The Arashiyama district is dotted with shrines, temples, as well as other essential landmarks. Of these, the most prominent are the Tenryuji temple (which collects an entrance fee) as well as the adjacent Bamboo forest (FREE), Togetsukyo Bridge (FREE), Horinji temple (FREE), as well as Nanamiya Shrine (FREE).
After a quick lunch, we took the train to Fushimi Inari Shrine, the most widely known as well as most essential Shinto site in the city.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
While the thousand torii gates are the most picturesque parts of the site, they are however tracks that link the shrines as well as other locations of worship. The shrine was developed in 711 by one Hata-no-Irogu. According to legend, he was a powerful man, who someday shot an arrow at a rice-cake target. To his surprise, the rice cake transformed into a swan as well as perched on a peak of the mountain. Rice began growing at the site, sustaining the community. A shrine was erected as a tribute to the god of rice, Inari. In 816, it was transferred to its present location, at the base of the Inariyama hill.
Day 6: Osaka to Manila
We woke up early as well as headed to Kansai worldwide flight terminal for our 10 AM flight. inspecting in our baggage besides those buying was easy-peasy since pal always includes baggage allowance in the showed airfare. The fare likewise covers meals as well as drinks. We shown up in Manila around 1 PM, a preferable time to travel around themetro with fairly less possibility of dealing with heavy traffic.
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Arrival in Osaka
Dinner
Hotel check-in: Daiwa royal hotel D-City
Lights off
Day 2: Osaka – Wakayama
Depart for Wakayama
Kuroshio Market
Nakano BC Sakagura (plum wine)
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd (Japanese soy sauce)
Hotel check-in: Kishu Minabe royal Hotel
Sunset-watching
Dinner
Lights off
Day 3: Wakayama – Osaka
Depart for Osaka
Rinku premium Outlets
River cruise (Aqua-liner)
Hotel check-in: Daiwa royal hotel D-City
Shinsaibashi
Dinner
Free time
Lights off
Day 4: Osaka
Kuromon Market
Universal Studios Japan
Dinner
Free time
Lights off
Day 5: totally free Day
Depart for Kyoto
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Return to Osaka
Dinner
Free time
Lights off
Day 6: Departure
About horizon travel as well as Tours
The above itinerary was put together by horizon travel & tours as well as is one of the travel bundles they offer. Although diy backpacking has ended up being a pattern for younger travelers, tour operators still have their market. It offers a number of advantages to those who don’t want to offer with the hassle of building your own itinerary or navigating on your own. Pre-arranged tours likewise make travel practical particularly for households traveling with bit youngsters as well as seniors.
Horizon travel & tours is an IATA-accredited travel company as well as an active member of Philippine IATA airline travel association (PIATA) as well as Philippine travel company association (PTAA).
This publish is given you by horizon travel as well as Tours. special thanks to Ms. Carol Cua for making this trip possible.
For more info about this tour or any type of of their other offers, you may get in touch with them with the following:
Ermita primary Office
Address: 490 Potenciana Mansion, Sta. Monica St., Ermita, Manila
Landline: +632 5212586 or 3283388
Mobile: +63917 8072538 or +63998 8577017
Email: info_main@horizontravel.ph
Binondo Branch Office
Address: 345 San Vicente Cor., T., Pinpin Sts., Binondo Manila
Landline: +632 3102308 to 09 or 9862717
Mobile: +63917 8198628
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