Best Time to Visit

Osaka is pleasantly temperate all year round but it is probably preferable to avoid the humidity and the heat of the summer months which can become uncomfortable. The city can also get quite crowde...

Passport/Visa

For stays of up to 90 days, visitors that hold a valid passport from 67 countries including most of Europe, North America and Oceana as well as some countries in South Asia and South America are no...

Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport is located 50 kilometres south of Osaka. One of the easiest ways to travel between Osaka and the airport is by train. You can also choose between different bus servic...

Public transport

The subway provides the fastest and most efficient way of getting around Osaka. Lines operate from early in the morning until midnight. There are a number of travel passes for Osaka and the Kensai ...

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient way of getting around Osaka as they are numerous and run through the day and night. You can call one via one of the many taxi companies in the city such as Toho Taxi Co,...

Electricity

Voltage: 100 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power sockets: type A / B