25 Apr 2025

Amazing Osaka – Our Adventure Begins

Our Discover the Islands of Japan was off to an exciting start as our adventure officially began in Osaka. We had a range of options to choose from, including visiting Minoh National Park, one of Japan’s smallest National Parks. We walked to the stunning Minoh Falls and enjoyed great observations of the locally famous Minoh Monkeys. Others headed to Dotonbori, Osaka’s downtown hotspot. 

We all revelled in the magnificent Osaka Castle, taking time to explore the rich history of the castle grounds.

In the late afternoon, we arrived at the port under the huge ferry wheel to board our beautiful new home for the adventure ahead, Heritage Adventurer. 

After a delicious dinner, we set sail. The lights from the nearby amusement park and suspension bridge added colour to the evening. We were off into the Inland Seto Sea.

Images © S. Bradley, Heritage Expeditions