In it’s promotional literature, Osaka often refers to itself as “the Venice of the Orient.” Must be because of the beautiful canals.
Posted by Ed | Last updated Jun 24, 2017 | Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai Region | 2 |
In it’s promotional literature, Osaka often refers to itself as “the Venice of the Orient.” Must be because of the beautiful canals.
Long-time resident in Japan (since 1993) but originally from Canada. Has written guidebook chapters, magazine articles, tons of blog entries and even a book about less-known aspects of Japan. In his free time, he loves photography, cycling, and exploring interesting and obscure places around the Kansai area.
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Oh dear. Is this what Osaka really looks like? Don’t think I’ll go there after all. However, I am taking the family to Tokyo in April to follow the Cherry Blossom north and wondered about the best way to do this. All four children we are taking with us are aged 15-21. What do you recommend that won’t break our budget? So far, haven’t organised accommodation.
The canals in Venice are the same color so maybe they are on to something.