Osaka
Osaka · Japan · View on map
Western Japan’s largest commercial city, known as the nation’s kitchen and famous for its food culture. Dotonbori’s neon lights and colorful signs, Osaka Castle, and lively downtown neighborhoods are major attractions. Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and other flour-based foods, along with the city’s warm and humorous character, welcome travelers.
Port highlights
Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Osaka · about 8.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.
Prices in Osaka. · 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
About 30 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
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Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourcecity.osaka.lg.jp
Source: Wikipedia “Osaka” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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