Explore Osaka

Osaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through. Osaka is only a short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, but has a very different personality to Japan's capital city. Hop off the bullet train into an area of exciting nightlife, delicious food and straight-talking, friendly locals. Along with plenty of shopping and modern attractions, Osaka also has a historical side, the highlight of which is Osaka Castle. The castle is a great place to discover more about Japanese history and to wander the beautiful grounds, especially during cherry blossom season in April when the sakura blooms and the weather is often at its best.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

• $1,100 flight credit per person
• 5 nights 4-star accommodation in Osaka
• Kansai Area Pass
• Shinsekai Through The Years - Small Group Food Tour

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 22 – 27 April 2026

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details

Other dates available, surcharges may apply

Kansai Area Pass

Day Pass - JR West Kansai Area is a rail pass designed for foreign tourists, allowing unlimited travel on JR trains within the Kansai region of Japan. It provides a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the major cities and attractions in the area, including Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji. Unlimited rides on all conventional lines of JR-WEST, Kansai-airport Express HARUKA in the Kansai Area.

Trains available: Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST, Kansai-airport Express HARUKA, Kyoto City Subway, Keihan Railway, and Hankyu Railway (the Shinkansen train is not available).

Main stations: Kansai Airport, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Kobe etc.

Shinsekai Through The Years - Small Group Food Tour

The Shinsekai district is unique, there is nothing really like it anywhere else in Japan. The neighbourhood dates back to the early 1900´s and grew in popularity through the post-war “Showa” era until the 1960´s. An exploration in this colourful neighbourhood really is very “Local-Osaka.” It’s always so much fun, at any time of day! Though people visit from across Japan and around the world, this area is still very much a locals’ spot- with many shops, restaurants, and gaming parlours catering to the locals who live nearby. This retro district is full of inexpensive local dining and entertainment options. Take a stroll with our local expert and we will show you the hidden gems and explain the colourful history of Shinsekai through the years. You will get to try different local dishes at 4 different stops, each item with a long history in the Osaka area. Shinsekai evokes the Showa era in Japan which was full of optimism, growth, and a communal sense of building a better future together. There is a lot of romance and nostalgia about this period in modern Japanese history. This vintage neighbourhood brings back all the charm of the 1910´s through to the 1960´s, a boom period for Osaka City.

Prices listed are per person in NZD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 19-06-2025 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.