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View Mediterranean on the mapA historically rich port town in southern Italy. A base for sightseeing in Pompeii and along the Amalfi Coast, and the birthplace of authentic pizza.

Naples

Naples · Italy · View on map

Naples is a lively Italian port city, widely known as the birthplace of pizza. Mount Vesuvius rises behind it, while the ancient city of Pompeii, buried by the volcano, and the Amalfi Coast and Capri lie within reach. Its energetic atmosphere and layered history create a distinctive destination.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Naples · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 900,000 people (about 3 million in the metropolitan area)
Population
The Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers with many sunny days and mild, rainy winters. It remains relatively mild throughout the year.
Climate
Italian (English is partially used at tourist facilities)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
April to June and September to October (the heat eases, making it ideal for sightseeing; midsummer brings crowds and intense heat)
Best time to visit
Local food
Naples-style pizza (Margherita)seafood pastasfogliatellababamozzarella cheese
Sights
Pompeii ruinsMount VesuviusCastel dell'Ovo (Egg Castle) and Santa Lucia districtAmalfi Coast and Capri (day trip)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
13°
3°Jan
14°
3°Feb
17°
5°Mar
20°
7°Apr
24°
11°May
29°
16°Jun
31°
19°Jul
32°
19°Aug
28°
16°Sep
24°
12°Oct
19°
8°Nov
14°
4°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GRAZZANISE · about 28.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)164 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.40
Water 500 ml
€2.50
Coffee
€9.25
Inexpensive meal
€6.00
Local beer
€6.56
Big Mac

Prices in Naples. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

NAP
Naples International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
15–20 min

About 5.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Naples”, “Port of Naples” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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