Whether as a spousal program or a memorable team-building activity, Osaka offers plenty for your people to see and do. To obtain more information about any of these activities, contact the Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau (www.osaka-info.jp/en).
Arima Spa
Nature and a soaking in the hot baths can be enjoyed year-round here. Arima Spa is about one and half hours from Osaka.
Noh or Kyogen workshop
Noh is one of the oldest theater arts in the world, with more than 600 years of tradition, while Kyogen is the Japanese take on standup comedy. Attendees can experience either of these traditional arts at a workshop.
Museum tour
Major museums include the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, the National Museum of Ethnology, the National Museum of Art, the Maritime Museum, the Science Museum, and Osaka Museum of History. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics has the largest collection of oriental ceramics in the world.
Sushi and okonomiyaki courses
Give an attendee sushi, and they'll have sushi for a day, teach them to make sushi, and they'll have fish for the rest of their life.
Zen meditation at Katsuoji Temple
Katsuo-ji Temple is situated in Minoh Park, and gives your attendees the techniques and quiet space to get some peace of mind.
Bay and river cruises through Osaka
From the deck of a river or bay cruise is one of the best ways to get a close-up view of historic and lively Osaka.
Flower arrangement, tea ceremony and kimono fitting
For a greater understanding of Japanese culture, let attendees try their hand at flower arrangement, a traditional tea ceremony or the complicated art of wearing a kimono correctly.
