Osaka is a well-developed city sited in the Kansai region, Japan. It is one of the Keihanshin Metropolitan components, including Kyoto and Kobe, which is among the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Approximately 20 million people inhabit Osaka within a land area of 223,000 square kilometres. It welcomes tourists from all over the world and always leaves them in awe with its cleanliness, courtesy, disciplines and a lot more.

Best time to fly from Davao to Osaka

Osaka can be visited at any time of the year even during the summer season because of the warm temperate weather is still comfortable for visitors to stroll around the city. For the most beautiful view of the entire city, you are advised to visit during the spring season, from March to May. The whole city is lush with the soft pink Sakura flowers, which is very eye-soothing.

Main airports available in Davao and Osaka

Francisco Bangoy International Airport – It is the main airport serving the entire region of Davao and its neighbouring area. Thus it is more common to be called Davao International Airport among the people. It is the third busiest airport in the Philippines after Manila. It's the capital and Cebu the popular island. Though it serves flights to a few international destinations, it does not operate a direct flight to Osaka. From Davao, you will need to take a transit flight Osaka with a transit point at Cebu. The flight journey from Davao to Cebu takes only 1 hour and 5 minutes while the flight journey from Cebu to Osaka will take about 4 hours and 10 minutes. However, due to the flight schedule at the transit point, the whole journey may take up to 18 hours with Philippine Airlines.

Kansai International Airport – Kansai International Airport is floating on an artificial island off the Honshu Shore, Osaka Bay. It was opened in 1994 to replace Itami Airport and to avoid congestion in Osaka City. Thus, Kansai International Airport has placed about 38 kilometres away from Osaka City. This airport is accommodated with two terminal buildings. Popular for its 1.7 kilometres long Terminal 1, it is claimed to be the longest airport terminal in the world. This terminal is equipped with a people mover, a small driverless train to move passengers from one end to the other. Terminal 1 is its main terminal while Terminal 2 serves the low-cost carriers.

Climate pattern in Davao and Osaka

Colder from Davao, Osaka records an average annual temperature of 15 degree Celsius while Davao records 27 degree Celsius. The temperatures in Davao remain around the ranges of 26 to 27 degrees throughout the year. Unlike Osaka, the temperatures vary from 4 degrees during the winter season, to 28 degree Celsius during the summer season. As for the precipitation, a little lesser rainfall compared to Davao, Osaka records an average amount of rainfall of 1444 mm per year while Davao records an amount of 1878 mm per year.

Highlights attractions in Osaka

• Osaka Castle – Being one of the largest castles in Japan, Osaka Castle provides a few activities to be experienced. It has an observatory platform where visitors can see the city view from the upper angle. It also has a history museum that is equipped with modern technology such as holograms and 3D pictures, to help visitors learn and illustrate the life of the people during the historical period of around 1580s.
• Universal Studio Japan – Do not miss the chance to visit Universal Studio Japan with an entrance fee of approximately 3700 Peso per adult. This very famous theme park provides a lot of fun rides for both kids and adults and exciting rides for adults. The lively atmosphere and the beautiful set up looks like it is a town on its own. This is the real gateway for visitors to release the work stress and escape from the busy city.
• Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan – This is a huge aquarium that allows you to experience living under the sea. With 27 tanks, it houses a variety of Pacific Ocean, Antarctica, Japanese marine life, freshwater species, reptiles and mammals. The biggest tank, with nine meters deep, can be a comfortable home for manta rays and sharks.