Being one of Japan’s largest and most modern city, Osaka boasts a futuristic skyline together with countless impressive examples of modern architecture. An endless list of unique experiences awaits you in this world-class status city with its many cultural institutions ranging from its superb museums and art galleries to its ultra-modern entertainment, theatres and music venues. Nihon e yōkoso – Welcome to Japan!

Best time to fly from Tagbilaran-Bohol to Osaka

Osaka hosts a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities all year round. Thus there is no best time to visit this enchanting city. From snapping pictures of the blooming cherry blossoms blooming in the last weeks of April or braving the cold during winter from December to February for some New Year’s festivities in the city streets, Osaka attracts tourist in droves. The four distinctive seasons are suitable for visiting throughout the year. Hence the best time to visit Osaka depends entirely on your interests.

Main airports available in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Osaka

Bohol-Panglao International Airport - Officially opened in 2018, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport is a new airport replacing the space-constrained Tagbilaran Airport to support Bohol's increasing passenger traffic and to boost local tourism. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the airport from Tagbilaran city. Dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines with the installation using advanced Japanese technology, the airport provides plenty of facilities and amenities for its travellers. Ground transportation is also easy and readily available.

Kansai International Airport - Located approximately 40 kilometres south of central Osaka, on a human-made island is Kansai International Airport which has two terminals. The main terminal, Terminal 1 serves both domestic and international flights by regular airlines with a railway station located directly adjacent to it for easy ground transportation. Terminal 2, which serves low-cost airlines, is connected to Terminal 1 and the railway station by a free shuttle bus. Therefore, getting in and out of the airport is easy and hassle-free! 

Climate pattern in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Osaka

Warm and appealing for the most part of the year, Osaka experiences a temperate and humid climate. Due to its location on the coast of the Seto inland sea, it is relatively protected from the summer monsoon and the typhoons. You can expect temperatures to hover between 10°C during winter from December to February while summer from July to September brings highs of 35°C and fairly humid and muggy weather. 

Highlights attractions in Osaka

Dotonbori – One of Osaka's busiest and most bustling tourist attractions is Dotonbori’s popular nightlife and entertainment district. With an abundance of restaurants and notable eateries serving traditional and modern Japanese cuisine such as the famous Kani Doraku crab restaurant, the Hariju beef restaurant and Cui-daore, an eight storeys restaurant with each floor serving cuisine from different areas of Osaka, it will be an exulting experience that you will enjoy and never forget.

Universal Studios Japan - Universal Studios Japan is the most visited and enjoyable amusement park in Japan. Being the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia, it attracts not only Japanese tourists but also tourists from other Asian and Western countries alike. Whether it’s going on rides from the child-friendly carousels to the thrilling roller coasters and exhilarating simulators, watching movies in the theatres or taking in the spectacular night parades, there are all kinds of ways for you to enjoy this park.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan -  The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the largest aquariums in the world, showcases the aquatic creatures of the Pacific Rim in a most organized and impressive recreation of their natural habitats. It is home to 15 large tanks which represent different areas of the region including a Japanese Forest, home to sea otters, sea lions and seals as well as the Antarctica where you will meet the majestic King Penguin upfront. As the aquarium is highly interactive, to be able to feel and touch the lives of these enchanting marine species is worth a visit.