Airasia X fly to Osaka from November 2011

Airasia X, the long haul low-cost affiliate of AirAsia, will begin flying to Osaka, its second destination in Japan after Tokyo from Nov 30, 2011.

The airline will fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Kansai International Airport in Osaka from 30 November 2011 onwards with four non-stop weekly services.

The Osaka service will be operated on the Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a configuration of 12 Premium Flat Bed seats and 365 economy seats.

This flight is absolutely a good news for tourist who has a big desire to explore Japan but limited in budget. Airasia X has been known for its low cost flight.

Why choose Osaka ?

Osaka is Japan third largest city, and has a great combination between the modern skyline and traditional Japan house.

Osaka’s highlights include Osaka Aquarium, the famous shopping and entertainment district of Minami, Osaka Castle and Sumiyoshi Taisha - one of Japan's oldest shrines. The city is also a gateway to historical Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital renowned for its beautiful temples, shrines and Gion geisha district; and the port city of Kobe, both of which are less than 30 minutes away by train.

Photos of Osaka taken from Airasia Facebook :

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Travel from Shanghai to Osaka by Ferry

Japan may be one of many tourist top destination country, but not everyone can visit Japan because of the high cost and incapable of speaking Japanese. A usual tour service usually charge about 2000-3000 USD for travelling inside Japan cities, but not everyone can pay the high cost only for a 7 days tour.

One of alternative way to visit Japan is by ferry from Shanghai. Shanghai, the modern city in China, is the world's third largest port and China's largest seaport. We can use the ferry from Shanghai, cross the East China Sea to Osaka.

'New Jianzhen' is a passenger and cargo ship sailing regularly between Shanghai and Japan. It starts from Shanghai at 13:00 every Saturday, and arrives at Kobe or Osaka Ports of Japan on Monday morning the next week. The ship makes its return voyage from Kobe or Osaka at 12:00 every Tuesday, and it reaches Shanghai on Thursday. The speed of the ship is low, and a round trip usually takes over 80 hours. However there are still many people who choose this liner because of the good environment, excellent service, and low price. A single journey ship passage costs CNY1,300 to CNY2,600 (JPY20,000 to JPY40,000) per person according to the standard of cabin chosen. Alternatively you can pay CNY6,500 (JPY100,000) for a VIP room, which can accommodate two persons. For more information of this liner, you can phone 021-63257642.

'Suzhou' ship also voyages between Shanghai and Osaka in Japan. Starting from Shanghai at 11:00 every Tuesday, it reaches Osaka at 9:00 on Thursday. Every Friday, the ship makes its return at 12:00, and gets to Shanghai on Sunday. The ship passage is almost the same as that of 'New Jianzhen' ship.

When you take an international cruise, you'd better go to the port two hours before departure to conduct the boarding procedures. Ship tickets can be bought or booked at Shanghai International Ferry Co., Ltd. with your passport or other valid identification.
Ticket Office Address: D-G, 15 F, Jin'an Mansion, No.908, East Daming Road, Hongqiao District
Ticket Information Line: 021-65375111

After completion of the whole project, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal will have more international passenger liners to facilitate the needs of modern tourism.

How to travel from Shanghai to osaka by Ferry

The Shanghai Ferry Company operates a weekly service between Osaka and the Chinese port city of Shanghai. The journey takes approximately 48 hours. During these 48 hours they offer cheap and best service to their passengers at a very low rate. This ferry is Japan's first largest and modern ferry.

One- way tickets cost between ¥20,000 and ¥50,000. They offer discounts of up to 40% on return fares and 10% discount is given to students is also available.

Ferry runs weekly between Shanghai and Osaka, Japan. The ferry is having restaurants, a game room, and even karaoke on board, that makes your journey more enjoyable. It leaves from Waihongqiao Harbor every Tuesday at 11 AM and arrives in Osaka at 9 AM the following Thursday.

They recently launched a ship from Shanghai's Waihongqiao Harbor every Saturday, alternating between Osaka and Kobe in Japan. The journey takes approximately two days and tickets for this journey can be booked through the company or through CITS.

Tickets for this ferry can be booked through the company or through China International Travel Service (CITS), the government tourism office.


Website for info about Shanghai-Osaka Ferry

http://www.shinganjin.com/index_e.php

The Shanghai Ferry
4-1-2 Minami Kyuhoji-cho, Chuo-ku
541-0058 Osaka

Tel. +81662436345
pax@shanghai-ferry.co.jp
http://www.shanghai-ferry.co.jp




Shanghai to Osaka Map


CHINJIF. Ferry from Shanghai to Osaka Japan


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Osaka japan city nightlife bar and nightclub

Osaka (大阪市) is a city in Japan located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū.

Osaka is very beautiful at night. After the sunset, the Kita (North) area surrounding JR Umeda Station is a nice hang out during the night time. Kita draws a slightly more adult crowd, including lots of businesspeople. The Minami (South) area, located between the Shin-Sai-bashi and Namba districts which include part of Chuo-ku (Central Ward) is mainly famous among kids. There are plenty of good restaurants and drinking spots for more seasoned bon viands.

Whatever your inclination, sit at the bar and relax with a cold beer, a glass of pinot noir, or a classic martini, and be sure to chat with whoever happens to be nearby – you may make a new friend or a valuable business contact.

There are many nightclubs in Osaka that cater to the entertainment and refreshment of the tourists in Osaka. The popular nightclubs in Osaka hosts the Tokyo based Cyber trance events and the hip Hop/Reggae. Most of the other clubs are also located in the southern part of Osaka. If you are not looking for a particular artist, the southern part of Osaka should be the main area to have fun.

Some popular nightclubs at Osaka include:

1. Club Joule – it is the major landmark of Osaka's main youth hangout 'America Mura' (mura means village). Club Joule is a smart, modern club where you can hear hip hop, jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues, depending on the night. You can also enjoy the menu for small snacks such as tuna and tomato pizza. There is also a dessert menu that changes daily.

2. Freeza -This cosmopolitan nightspot features house music on Friday and Saturday nights put on by some of the best local DJs. Among patrons it is known for its cozy atmosphere and diverse crowd.

3. Gross -the trendy and clean bar welcomes customers who are mostly in their 20s or early 30s. This bar became a popular site for so-called "para-para" dancing and for grooving to Euro-beat sounds.

4. Ozone -This grungy, urban club with steel and concrete decor actually rents itself out to various groups. Chill out as the DJs spin hip-hop, punk music, hard-core and more popular sounds.

5. Underlounge -Underlounge is Osaka's hottest new club. It is an expansive sophisticated space with a main dance floor and a chill-out lounge. You can enjoy food as well as drink at reasonable prices. Lockers are also available.

10 Best nightlife in Osaka :

1. Blue Note
2. Cinquecento
3. Pig and Whistle
4. National Bunraku Theater
5. Murphy's
6. Covent Garden
7. Tin's Hall
8. Sam and Dave Umeda
9. Club Karma
10. Canopy
11. Cellar
12. Grand Café
13. Karma
14. Murphy's
15. Osaka Nōgaku Hall
16. Pig & Whistle
17. SoulFuckTry
18. Tavola 36
19. Tin's Hall
20. Windows on the World

Watch Roppongi nightlife, One of the most animated areas in Osaka video here

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