Russia to Osaka

Situated on the banks of the Neva River in Russia, Saint Petersburg has been considered as the cultural capital of the country, owing to its well-preserved heritage and plenty of cultural attractions. Speckled with a number of museums, magnificent palaces, classical churches and beautiful baroque bridges, this city has become one of the most happening destinations in the country. On a tour of Saint Petersburg, travellers can visit The State Hermitage Museum- one of the largest art museums around the globe and discover the rich heritage of Historic Center of Saint Petersburg and Related Group of Monuments, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses a church within the premises and hosts a number of exhibitions throughout the year, is one of the most fascinating places to visit in this city. No trip to Saint Petersburg can be considered complete without a visit to the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood- a traditional Russian church elaborately decorated with beautiful mosaics. This city is also famous for housing world-class performance venues where visitors can watch opera, ballet or musical concerts. Blessed with a unique heritage, breathtaking natural beauty and a number of tourist attractions, this city has become a true destination of choice in Russia. Travellers can pick a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip to make their vacation an experience worth remembering.

Located on the main island of Honshu, Osaka, literally means “large slope” or “large hill”, is the second most populous city in the entire nation. The city acts as a centre of commerce and is a hub for the world's most famous corporations and one of the internationalized and globally competitive companies of Japan. The Osaka City Council is the city's local government and is formed under the Local Autonomy Law. The city is served by two airports: Kansal International Airport handles all international flights and Osaka International Airport which handles all the domestic flights and other local transport services such as ferry services, rail services and bus services. The city is also a home for various museums and art galleries such as National Museum of Art which has a collections from the post war era, Osaka Science Museum with a planetarium, Museum of Oriental Ceramics which holds around 2000 pieces of ceramics from various countries, One hand, Osaka Municipal Museum of Art holds pieces of Japanese and Chinese paintings and sculptures, whereas on the other hand, Osaka Museum of Natural History holds a collection related to natural history and life and Osaka Maritime Museum which is accessible only through an underwater tunnel into its dome. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums and has a lot of sea creatures. Universal Studios Japan is one of the largest theme parks showcasing some of the favourite characters of the movies. The city also has some religious places such as Osaka Castle, Sanko Shrine and Shitenno ji which is one of the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Dotonbari is an iconic tourist nightlife area. Namba and Shinsaibashi districts offer countless options for shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. This place enables you to rejuvenate your inner vitality as well as relieve your physical fatigue. Lets go and visit this beautiful place by simply booking tickets from MakeMyTrip.com. The portal also provides you with the list of some of the cheap and best hotels from all destinations of the world to make your travel convenient and safe. The website's motto is to help the customer and value for their money.