
Osaka Travel Guide
Japan
Osaka is a major city in Japan with a population of 19,013,434. It is in the Kansai region, on the island of Honshu, and is one of the country’s principal urban centres.
Most international travellers arrive via Kansai International Airport. Osaka International Airport and Kobe Airport also serve the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Osaka, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.
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Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Osaka
Jan
9°6Feb
10°9Mar
14°12Apr
20°12May
23°13Jun
27°15Jul
33°14Aug
34°16Sep
32°13Oct
24°12Nov
17°8Dec
12°6Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Osaka
Osaka Fureai no Mizube
2 km away
Suma Swimming Beach
35.5 km away
Things to do in Osaka
国立国際美術館
art museum
1 km
大阪市立東洋陶磁美術館
asian art museum
0.3 km
Tennoji Park
park
4.8 km
大阪市立美術館
art museum
4.9 km
大阪市立科学館
science museum
1 km
太融寺
buddhist place of worship
0.9 km
大阪歴史博物館
history museum
2.1 km
国分寺
buddhist place of worship
2.1 km
Getting there
Kansai International Airport · 37.2 km
Osaka International Airport · 12.1 km
Kobe Airport · 25.8 km
Frequently asked Questions
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