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People from Osaka are known for being outgoing and funny. Some of
the best Japanese comedians hail from this city.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
DIALINGCODE
+81 (6)
CURRENCY
JPY100 = PHP52.92/
US$1.28
TOUCHDOWN
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
Osaka Castle has to be
included in any tourist’s itinerary. It is
a historical landmark that symbolizes
Osaka. In springtime, the cherry
blossoms provide very scenic viewing.
For fun and adventure, spend an entire
day at Universal Studios.
SLEEP
Mitsui Garden Hotel is clean,
reasonably priced and accessible.
2-5-7
Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka; tel: +81 6
541 0043
or 622 31131
EAT
Dotonburi is a lively area that
lives up to Osaka’s reputation as a
gastronomists’ town.
SHOP
The basement in department stores
is a haven for food
omiyage
(
souvenirs).
MUST-TRY
Don’t miss out on original and
authentic Osaka takoyakis! They’re really
yummy!
Janice
Lopez-
Roque
Japanese
languagestudent
JAPAN
OSAKA
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+82 (51)
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KRW100 = PHP3.65/
US$0.09
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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
Go to Haeundae Beach,
the most popular beach in Busan. Visit
Haedong Yonggung Temple, a Buddhist
temple built directly next to the ocean. It
will take your breath away. Also visit the
U.N. Memorial Park to enjoy the scenery
and learn about the Korean War.
SLEEP
Pale De Cz is a beachfront hotel.
A family room costs around PHP10,000
a night, and is good for six persons.
Tel:
+82 51 746 1010
EAT
Try the kimbap and bulgogi. Make
sure to taste
hoddoek
(
Korean sweet
pancake) too.
SHOP
Check out Shinsegae Department
Store or go to Gukjae Market.
INSIDER TIP
Try the Busan City Tour
Bus. It offers a cheap and exciting way to
see Busan.
DIALING CODE
+82 (32)
CURRENCY
KRW100 = PHP3.65/
US$0.09
TOUCHDOWN
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
Aside from N Seoul Tower or
Gangnam-gu, Samsung is South Korea’s
greatest economic success. Located
within the Samsung building is Samsung
d’light, a three-storey exhibition space
that showcases Samsung Electronic’s
latest products.
SLEEP
Check in at the Metro Hotel in
Myeongdong. For the location, you can’t
beat the price.
reservation@metrohotel.
co.kr
EAT
As the sun sets, wait for the food
carts to set up shop along Myeongdong.
Most carts are open until 11pm.
SHOP
Visit Dongdaemun if you want to
do some serious shopping.
INSIDER TIP
They say Cheongdam-
dong is a good place for some celebrity
sighting.
Jaeeun
Jung
student
Suby
Cayabyab
teacher
SOUTH KOREA
INCHEON(SEOUL)
SOUTH KOREA
BUSAN
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