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While hiking towards the main structure of the Osaka Castle, you
can admire the koyo (colorful leaves) of gingko trees in autumn.
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KNOW?
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Take the Nankai Express
Rapit from Kansai International Airport to
Osaka (38 minutes to Namba station) and
the JR Haruka limited express (33 minutes
to Tenno-ji, 51 minutes to Shin-Osaka).
SEE&DO
Tap into the child within and visit
Universal Studios Japan. Meet and greet
this year's added characters from Hello
Kitty, Sesame Street and Peanuts. At
night, see the bright lights and do unlimited
shopping around Namba, Dotonburi,
America-mura (Shinsaibashi) which are
very close to each other.
SLEEP
Hearton Shinsaibashi is one station
away from Namba. Accessible fromMido
suji and Nagahori Tsurumiryokuchi lines.
EAT
Planet 3rd in Shinsaibashi is open
from 7am till midnight. It is designed with
lots of books and magazines.
SHOP
Postcards from Sky Post at Umeda
Sky Building, Osaka’s 12th tallest building.
INSIDERTIP
Visit the Osaka Takoyaki
Museum in Universal City Walk to
taste variations of this local street-food.
Shizuka
Matsuo
hotel reception
JAPAN
OSAKA
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From the Gimhae
International Airport, take the bus, the
Busan Subway Line or railroad line. Make
sure to plan your transfers carefully so
you don’t miss your flights.
co.kr/doc/gimhae
SEE &DO
Visit Haeundae Beach, which
has been immortalized in many Korean
films. Check out the Jagalchi Fish Market,
Korea’s largest seafood market, and enjoy
fresh raw fish. At night, head to Seomyeon
and hang out at one of the many bars and
restaurants there or take a relaxing stroll
along the boardwalk of Gwangali Beach.
SLEEP
Sunset Business Hotel in
Haeundae Beach has spacious rooms
and affordable rates. Each room has WiFi.
EAT
Have dinner at Jagalchi Market.
The variety of amazing local seafood will
surprise you.
MUST-TRY
Have a night out in the
Kyungsung University area.
INSIDER TIP
For a quick introduction to
Busan, visit Busan Dream Space at the
Busan City Hall.
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Look for taxis with
stickers that say “Foreign Language
Service”. Cabs can be shared except for
those with black and yellow tops. Thanks
to a new bridge, the trip takes 15 minutes.
Eight subway lines serve the main areas.
SEE &DO
Head to Nami Island for a day
trip and try the Namiseom Zip Wire to
zoom from the port directly to the island.
See Namsan Tower (Seoul N Tower) at
night with your loved ones — a stunning
sight. At Namsangol Hanok Village near
Chungmuro Stn, wear
hanbok
(
traditional
clothing) for KRW3,000 (PHP115).
SLEEP
Want to experience life Korean-
style? Check into Yoo’s Family Traditional
Guesthouse right in the heart of Seoul.
EAT
Dine Gangnam style! The Gangnam
District offers many choices for tasting
traditional Korean dishes.
MUST-TRY
Visit the set of Korean
miniseries
Full House
on Sido Island.
INSIDERTIP
Use both hands to offer
something, or just your right hand. Avoid
using left hand as it’s offensive to Koreans.
Hyungdae
Cho
airline sales
department staff
Bry Obice
marketing
executive/
photographer
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INCHEON(SEOUL)
SOUTH KOREA
BUSAN
SEONG JOON CHO
